“Components in the ECC area of independent living include:
■ organization—maintaining school notes and materials where they can be accessed easily, prioritizing daily demands of everyday life and of school and work, and keeping personal objects in a specific location
■ personal hygiene and grooming— bathing, maintaining feminine and masculine hygiene, and understanding and ensuring privacy
■ dressing—participating in dressing oneself with independence, and determining appropriate clothing for the weather
■ clothing care—labeling clothing, selecting appropriate clothing for events, doing laundry, and performing related tasks
■ time management—establishing a routine of sleeping at appropriate times, recognizing how long it takes to complete a task, using watches and clocks, and maintaining a calendar
■ eating—eating with utensils, locating food on a plate, using condiments, and using tableware
■ cooking—preparing and cooking meals, pouring liquids, retrieving utensils, stirring and mixing, spreading and spooning, helping with dishes, using a stove, cleaning up, learning food-related concepts involved in gardening, visiting grocery stores, applying food nutrition, and opening and closing different kinds of packages
■ cleaning and general household tasks—participating in responsibilities at home and school, retrieving and replacing toys and games, and using cleaning supplies and equipment
■ telephone use—calling friends, knowing how[…]”
Excerpt From: Carol B. Allman and Sandra Lewis, Editors. “ECC Essentials: Teaching the Expanded Core Curriculum to Students with Visual Impairments.” Apple Books.
