(hah-bil″ĭ-ta´shәn) the assisting of a child with achieving developmental skills when impairments have caused delaying or blocking of initial acquisition of the skills. Habilitation can include cognitive, social, fine motor, gross motor, or other skills that contribute to mobility, communication, ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
Ha·bil`i·ta'tion (-tā'shŭn) noun [ Late Latin habilitatio : confer French habilitation .] Equipment; qualification. [ Obsolete] Bacon. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/H/1