Self-help skills — also called adaptive behavior or daily living skills — encompass the behaviors that allow individuals to care for themselves and function independently in home, school, and community settings. For learners with developmental disabilities, deficits in self-help skills are among the most consequential because they directly affect the individual's quality of life, the family's caregiving burden, and the learner's potential for community integration and long-term independence.
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| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB | 1 | General |
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All behavior-analytic intervention is individualized. The information on this page is for educational purposes and does not constitute clinical advice. Treatment decisions should be informed by the best available published research, individualized assessment, and obtained with the informed consent of the client or their legal guardian. Behavior analysts are responsible for practicing within the boundaries of their competence and adhering to the BACB Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts.