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Adaptive functioning

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Adaptive functioning is a term that refers to the skillset necessary for humans to effectively manage needs by ones environment.[1] Verbally expressing ones thoughts, enterprising other's observations and dealing with written material are all uses of adaptive functioning. Adaptive functioning also involves the skills demanded for life on a daily basis, beit arriving on time, hygiene, or health, within the limitations of age.

Social skills also facter in, with such abilities like relating to others, how we adapt and perform within our community, and our personal interests.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "Adaptive functioning skills necessary to navigate our environments". Advanced Psychological Assessment, P.C. Retrieved 10 August 2012.