IADL Program

Independent Activities of Daily Living Program

This program helps pre-teens, teens, and young adults build the practical life skills, confidence, and social abilities they need to become more independent at home, in school, and throughout their community. Through hands-on activities, real-world practice, and small group learning, participants develop skills that prepare them for everyday life.

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IADL Program Details

Age Groups

Pre-Teen Group

Teen & Young Adult Group

Sessions

Four sessions annually

Two per age group

Focus

Life skills, social confidence, and greater independence

Led By:

Angela Rice, COTA/L,
Director of Therapy Services

Building Skills that Matter

Participants practice real-world skills in a fun, supportive environment. Topics are tailored to each group’s age, interests, and goals, and may include:

Pre-Teen Group

Pre-teens focus on building healthy habits, confidence, and social skills while learning practical ways to become more independent.

Topics may include:

Personal hygiene
Fitness and healthy habits
Building friendships and positive social interactions
Being helpful at home and in the community
Online safety
Problem solving
Emergency preparedness, including practicing when and how to call 911

Teen & Young Adult Group

Older participants build on those foundational skills while preparing for greater independence in everyday life.

Topics may include:

Building and maintaining friendships
Navigating bullying and challenging social situations
Increasing independence at home and in the community
Community skills like self-checkout and making purchases
Everyday decision-making
Life skills based on participants’ interests and personal goals

Learning Through Real-Life Experiences

Skills are learned by doing.

Participants build confidence through interactive activities, role-playing, games, group discussions, and real-world practice. Whether they’re solving problems together, practicing social situations, or completing everyday tasks, each activity is designed to help participants apply what they’ve learned beyond the classroom.

Designed Around the Group

No two sessions are exactly alike.

Rather than following the same curriculum every session, activities evolve based on the interests, questions, and goals of each group. This flexible approach keeps learning engaging while helping participants develop the skills that are most meaningful to them.

Building Confidence for Everyday Life

Every new skill is another step toward greater independence.

Whether it’s making a purchase on their own, navigating a social situation, helping at home, practicing safe online habits, or simply feeling more confident trying something new, participants leave IADL with practical skills they can use every day and the confidence to keep growing.

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