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- All students have the right to live as independently as possible.
- Development and instruction of home/daily living skills is a lifelong process. Acquisition of these skills will enhance the student’s quality of life, as it will prepare them to function in the real world to the
greatest extent possible.
- The major emphasis in home/daily living is on equipping students with skills that promote current and future independence, the ability to perform tasks in a safe manner, and self efficacy.
- Home/daily living skill development must be considered an essential part of the student’s overall educational program. Functional academics should be incorporated wherever possible and appropriate, throughout
home/daily living instruction.
- The role of the family/residence is recognized as vital to the success of the student. Effort should be made to coordinate skill development between home, community, and school environments.
- Emphasis should be placed on home/daily living activities that the student can do realistically, with the greatest degree of independence.
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