Daily living component activity 1 descriptor A (0 points)

Can prepare and cook  a simple meal unaided.

Meaning

Within the assessment criteria, the ability to perform an activity unaided means without either the use of aids or appliances.

This descriptor will include those who are able to prepare and cook a simple meal unaided, but:   

• do not prepare or cook through choice, rather than necessity
• use everyday objects to assist them for ease rather than necessity or
• have someone else prepare meals for them through choice, rather than necessity