Many non-verbal children are not provided with an alternative method of speaking and participate in instruction or behavior therapy 'solely as a listener'. Others are provided with an alternative method, such as picture exchange or an electronic tablet, that is not portable or requires multiple responses to make simple requests. These methods are often abandoned by the children, resulting in young adults with problem behavior 'when they want to make requests'. Essential for Living will help you select and confirm an alternative, method of speaking that meets the CAFE criteria -- Continuously Available, Frequently used, and Effortless -- and is much less likely to be abandoned later.
A new FaceBook EFL Users Group has been set up by Kristina Montgomery, Emily Beal Wilkinson, and Erik Jacobson: https://www.facebook.com/groups/372482123867563
This group is an excellent resource for both new and experienced users of EFL. As of January 15, 2021, there are about 1400 members.
Our thanks to Kristina, Emily, and Erik, and all those involved in this Users Group.
Patrick McGreevy and Troy Fry
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