Ability Needed | Type of Ability | Possible Impairments |
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To feel and move | Sensorimotor | Impaired sensation and perception Restricted range of motion Weak muscles Short endurance Poor balance Loss of dexterity and coordination |
To create and execute a plan | Cognitive | Difficulty paying attention Distractibility Loss of concentration Impaired judgment Indecision Memory problems Poor problem-solving skills |
To want to do the activity and to persevere until it is completed | Psychologic | Apathy Depression Depression Depression is a feeling of sadness and/or a decreased interest or pleasure in activities that becomes a disorder when it is intense enough to interfere with functioning. It may follow a recent... read more Anxiety Overview of Anxiety Disorders Anxiety is a feeling of nervousness, worry, or unease that is a normal human experience. It is also present in a wide range of mental health conditions, including generalized anxiety disorder... read more Perceived incompetence Frustration Lack of persistence Decreased coping skills |