Online Continuing Education Courses

Instrumental Activities of Daily Living, Driving, and Community Participation

• List and describe the instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) during childhood
• Examine how participation in IADL and community activities contributes to occupational development for children and youth of all abilities
• Describe the developmental opportunities and expectations for participation in IADL and community participation for children and youth
• Examine and explain 3 theoretical foundations of occupation-based interventions for improving participation and performance of IADL and community activities and the evidence that supports these interventions
• Describe 3 assessments specifically used to evaluate IADL and community participation for children and youth
• Examine approaches and strategies used by an OT to increase participation and performance of IADL and community activities for children and youth with special needs
• Describe and examine how emotional well-being, health, peer relationships, and life satisfaction are associated with IADL and community participation