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Essential for Living is a specialized curriculum, assessment, and skill-tracking instrument for children and adults with moderate-to-severe disabilities.
Overview[edit]
Essential for Living is a specialized curriculum, assessment, and skill-tracking instrument for children and adults with moderate-to-severe disabilities[1]. It is designed to improve the quality of life by teaching essential life skills. The book is particularly useful for individuals with autism, Down syndrome, Angelman syndrome, and other congenital or acquired disabilities.
Essential for Living (EFL) is a comprehensive curriculum and assessment system designed for individuals with moderate-to-severe disabilities and limited communication repertoires. Developed by Patrick McGreevy[2], Troy Fry[3], and Colleen Cornwall, EFL is based on the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA) and B.F. Skinner's analysis of verbal behavior. It aims to empower individuals with the essential life skills they need to live more independent and fulfilling lives.
Background[edit]
Published in 2013, "Essential for Living" was developed under the guidance of professors Ogden Lindsley[4], Don Baer, and Mont Wolf. The book addresses the needs of individuals with limited skill repertoires, focusing on practical life skills rather than academic achievement.
The Essential Eight Skills[edit]
The book centers on teaching eight critical life skills:
- Making Requests
- Waiting after Making a Request
- Accepting Removals, Transitions, Sharing, and Taking Turns
- Completing Required Tasks
- Accepting “No”
- Following Directions for Health and Safety
- Completing Daily Living Skills for Health and Safety
- Tolerating Health and Safety-related Situations
These skills help learners transition beyond a school setting and improve their quality of life.
Methodology and Impact[edit]
"Essential for Living" shifts learning goals from academic to practical, offering individualized and inclusive therapy. It provides specific assessments for skill deficits and problem behaviors, tailored for use in Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) or Individualized Service Plans (ISPs). The approach ensures effective teaching methods, meaningful learning outcomes, and assists with transition planning for post-school or post-clinic environments.
Authors[edit]
- Patrick McGreevy, Ph.D., BCBA-D: A special education teacher and consultant with a focus on developmental disabilities, communication, and language skills. He has served on the faculties of several universities and is a recipient of the Ogden R. Lindsley Lifetime Achievement Award.
- Troy Fry, M.S., BCBA: With experience in behavior analysis and therapy, Fry has worked extensively with individuals with developmental disabilities in various settings. He has held positions as a teacher, consultant, clinical director, and CEO.
References[edit]
- McGreevy, P., Fry, T., & Cornwall, C. (2008). Essential for Living: The Assessment and Record of Progress (ARP) Manual. Essential for Living, P.A.
- Sundberg, M. L. (2008). Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program (VB-MAPP). Pearson Education.
- Skinner, B. F. (1957). Verbal behavior. Appleton-Century-Crofts.[5]
- ^ Learning, Different Roads to (2023-08-03). "Essential for Living (EFL): What's It All About?". Different Roads to Learning Blog. Retrieved 2023-12-12.
- ^ "Staff – Essential for Living, P.A." Retrieved 2023-12-11.
- ^ "Who Is Troy Fry? Meet BCBA, Co-Author of Essential For Living". www.thebehavioracademy.com. Retrieved 2023-12-11.
- ^ "APA PsycNet". psycnet.apa.org. Retrieved 2023-12-11.
- ^ Skinner, B. F. (2015-08-24). Verbal Behavior. Mansfield Centre: Martino Fine Books. ISBN 978-1-61427-865-8.
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