LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Explain the importance of the LIFE Skills Emergence System
• Describe and provide examples of when it is appropriate and beneficial to utilize LIFE Skills Emergence System
• Apply stimulus equivalence research in intervention programs 
• Describe how to apply LIFE in intervention programs 
• Describe three components which comprise the assessment process 
• Demonstrate the ability to utilize LIFE assessments in persons with disabilities 
• Demonstrate the ability to design a comprehensive program utilizing LIFE for persons with disabilities based on assessment results 
• Describe how the learning modalities of the LIFE Skills Emergence System are similar and different 
• Describe how to utilize Treatment flow charts
• Describe and provide an example of how to collect data using the LIFE System 
• Explain the importance of systematically training generalization as an operant 
• Explain the importance of systematically training derived relational responding as an operant 
• Discuss the integration of PEAK, the PCA, and LIFE
• Provide details for at least three research studies that could be conducted to further strengthen the empirical basis of DRR as an operant class that can improve life skills for persons with disabilities. 

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