Categories of Occupations

Categories of Occupations (9)

Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)

Health Management

Rest and Sleep

Education

Work

Play

Leisure

Social Participation

D/E of ADLs

Basic self-care tasks needed to take care of your own body

Bathing/showering, dressing, toileting, eating, swallowing

D/E IADLs (instrumental activities of daily living

More complex daily activities that support living independently in the community

Cooking, meal prep, managing money, paying bills, driving, house cleaning, laundry, caring for pets…

D/E Health Management

Activities related to managing health conditions and promoting wellness

Taking medications, monitoring blood sugar, following an exercise program, attending doctor appointments

D/E Education

Activities needed to participate in learning environments

Attending class, completing homework, studying for exams, participating in online courses, taking notes

D/E Work

Activities related to employment, volunteering, or job participation

Performing job tasks, applyin

D/E Play

Activities done for enjoyment that are spontaneous and intrinsically motivated (mostly in children)

Playing tag, building with legos, pretend play, playground activities

D/E Leisure

Non-obligatory activities done during free time for enjoyment and relaxation

Watching TV, hiking, crafting, reading for fun, playing videos games

D/E Social Participation

Activities that involve interaction with others in family, friends, and community roles

Having conversations, attending family gatherings, participating in support groups, going to church or clubs, hanging out with friends

D/E Rest and Sleep

Activities related to obtaining restorative rest and sleep that support health, daily functioning, and participation in other occupations

Going to bed, falling asleep, staying asleep through the night, napping, bedtime routine