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COMS 5333: Assessment and Diagnosis of Communication Disorders

This course studies evaluative and assessment processes in speech-language pathology including the techniques and materials used to diagnose various communicative disorders in children and adults.

Books about Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

Defining Activities of Daily Living

Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) are activities that an individual typically performs on a regular bases. Examples include walking, moving, eating, dressing, and personal hygiene.

Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) are more complex and more specific. Examples include transportation, shopping, managing finances, household chores, and communicating.


Edemekong, P. F., Bomgaars, D. L., Sukumaran, S., & Schoo, C. (2023). Activities of Daily Living. In StatPearls. StatPearls Publishing. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470404/