A Journey to Life Skills with EFL
The mission of Essential for Living [EFL] is to provide children and adults with moderate-to-severe disabilities



A Comprehensive Curriculum Referenced to 'Quality of Life'
An Overview of Essential for Living [EFL]
The mission of Essential for Living [EFL] is to provide children and adults with moderate-to-severe disabilities, including but not limited to autism, a comprehensive curriculum referenced to 'quality of life', rather than typical development or academic standards, along with evidence-based teaching 'and measurement' strategies and procedures, that result in the dignity and quality of life these children and adults deserve. An overview of EFL is provided in several languages:
A comprehensive life skills curriculum with social validity
evidence-based teaching and measurement strategies and procedures, that result in the dignity and quality of life children and adults with moderate-to-severe disabilities and limited skill repertoires richly deserve
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We, Essential for Living, P.A., accept and encourage online orders through this store, along with purchase orders, through email
[office@essentialforliving.com],
fax [407-514-2604],
and traditional mail,
19101 Limestone Commercial Drive Suite 150 PMB #185 Pflugerville, TX 78660
About Us
Patrick McGreevy
Ph.D., BCBA-D: Founder & President
Patrick McGreevy received B.S. and M.A. degrees in Psychology and Special Education, respectively, from the University of Iowa. He was a special education teacher for eight years, working with children and young adults with moderate-to-severe developmental disabilities. He received the Ph.D. degree in Education from Kansas University under the guidance of Ogden R. Lindsley.
He has served on the faculties of the University of Missouri-Kansas City, Louisiana State University, the University of Central Florida, and the Florida Institute of Technology.
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Troy Fry
M.S., BCBA: CEO
Troy Fry received his B.A. in Science and Mathematics from North Dakota State University and M.S. degree in Behavior Analysis and Therapy from Southern Illinois University. Troy attended the University Of Kansas doctorate program in the Department of Human Development and Family life for four years. He has been a Board Certified Behavior Analyst for the past 25 years.
Troy has worked with children and adults with significant developmental disabilities in schools, clinics, hospitals, and residential programs across North America and Europe. Over the years, he has held the positions of teacher, consultant, clinical director, and chief executive officer. He is the second author of Essential for Living, a functional skills curriculum, assessment, and professional practitioner's handbook based on B. F. Skinner's analysis of verbal behavior for children and adults with moderate-to-severe disabilities. He is the Associate Director of Training and Consultation Services for Essential for Living, P.A.
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