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This study aims to explore the impact of precision teaching (PT) on living skills in an individual with Dravet syndrome (DS). Focusing on a core case of a 14-year-old with DS, it assesses the role of PT in mastering the daily living skill of putting on a jacket, integrating a component-composite approach.

The research adopts a within-subject design, emphasising the transition from component skills to composite skills in daily living tasks. Using an environmental modification, it tracks the participant’s progress in putting on a jacket pre- and post-PT intervention.

Significant enhancements in the independent execution of putting on a jacket were observed, highlighting PT’s effectiveness in refining living skills in DS. The study offers valuable insights into the component-composite framework of skill acquisition and the use of environmental modifications.

While improvements were noted, the study suggests further research to promote the long-term sustainability of PT’s impact on living skills in DS.

The study underscores PT’s practical benefits in enhancing daily living skills among DS individuals. It provides a strategic model for educators and therapists focusing on skill development.

This research emphasises the importance of specialised, effective teaching methods like PT in fostering independence and quality of life for individuals with disabilities, advocating for tailored educational approaches.

This investigation examines the efficacy of PT for developing living skills in DS; it contributes novel perspectives to special education and therapeutic interventions.

This paper aims to serve as a commentary on the paper titled “Implementation of an Adapted Handwriting Without Tears® Programme for Children with Developmental Disabilities in a Special Education Setting.”

It provides an overview of educational strategies that can be used in school settings to support professionals in acquiring skills relevant to their practice and promoting the acquisition of new abilities for their students.

It explores three critical aspects of education: measuring academic progress, using evidence-based methods and enhancing educator training.

This work represents the personal perspective of a professional working in the service delivery field for children with developmental disabilities in schools and rehabilitative centres.