VIDBE-Q Volume 65 Issue 4
colors he was wearing, and if his clothes matched. This was a valuable lesson in
independent living skills that I certainly did not have in my lesson plans.
O&M provides many opportunities for intentional inclusion of ECC skills.
Assistive technology is used for many lessons, and many lessons also provide
opportunities for social interaction. Travel in stores can overlap with many
independent living skills. Problem solving and self-determination skills may be
needed when encountering construction, unexpected obstacles, and unpredictable
people in the teaching environment. However, sometimes the best ECC lessons are
the ones not in your lesson plans. Real life experiences are so often the most
meaningful experiences.
