At ADT, functional skills taught within the center are extended to real-world scenarios to help children gain independence and confidence. Activities include shopping trips, outings, managing money for transactions, taking auto rides, and visiting restaurants to order food. These experiences help children grasp the concepts of functional life skills through hands-on practice, often without the direct presence of parents or caregivers.
Language and communication skills are extended as children interact with shopkeepers, auto or cab drivers, and restaurant staff. Mathematical skills are reinforced by teaching children to use money for exchanges. Behaviour management and regulation are practiced through waiting, taking turns, and adhering to social norms in settings like malls and shops.
Social thinking concepts are integrated into these outings, enabling children to apply what they learn in therapy to real-world interactions. Additionally, various outdoor activities are organized to foster interactions with others and make the concepts truly functional and meaningful in their everyday lives.