Commentary on “enhancing living skills in Dravet syndrome through precision teaching”: a component–composite approach with an environmental modification

Abstract

Purpose

This paper is a commentary that aims to address themes arising from the paper by Vascelli and Iacomini (2024); including compassionate teaching, barriers to component teaching and interdisciplinary working.

Design/methodology/approach

This opinion piece explores broader considerations of this research, such as the importance of efficient and effective teaching, social validity and the value of interdisciplinary collaboration.

Findings

This commentary discusses areas to consider the importance of identifying effective reinforcing consequences to maximise effective teaching and considerations for ensuring that the skills are embedded into everyday life, alongside discussion on some of the barriers around teaching discrete and component skills in isolation.

Originality/value

This commentary discusses how vital it is to involve caregivers, analyse caregiver contingencies and assess social validity to remain focused on teaching applied, socially significant skills.