We will consider the nature and extent of any adaptations that you use to enable you
to function. Such adaptations may include assistive devices or appliances. Some adaptations
may enable you to function normally or almost normally (e.g., eyeglasses). Others
may increase your functioning, even though you may still have functional limitations
(e.g., ankle-foot orthoses, hand or foot splints, and specially adapted or custom-made
tools, utensils, or devices for self-care activities such as bathing, feeding, toileting,
and dressing). When we evaluate your functioning with an adaptation, we will consider
the degree to which the adaptation enables you to function compared to other children
your age who do not have impairments, your ability to use the adaptation effectively
on a sustained basis, and any functional limitations that nevertheless persist.