Table 6. Clinical examination of daily living activities, illustrating the patient's level of independence or dependence on these tasks.

Activities of Daily Living	Level of Dependency
Brushing	Dependent	He is dependent on his mother for brushing his teeth. His mother makes him brush his teeth.
Bathing	Dependent	His mother bathes him; he can apply soap with her assistance and pour water on himself.
Toileting	Dependent	He is dependent on his mother to wash himself after using the toilet. He wears diapers when he is away from home.
Dressing	Partially dependent	He is partially dependent on his mother for dressing. He needs help with buttoning and zipping his clothes.
Eating	Independent	He is independent in eating, but his hands get messy.
Ambulation	Independent	-