Built for Adult Residential IDD Programs

Track outcomes that matter for your residential program

PAT turns a validated 26-item assessment into one clear score per domain — giving Program Directors and BCBAs the clinical insight to demonstrate progress, justify placements, and improve quality of life for the individuals in their care.

200+ residential programs trust PAT

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Domain Profile · 26 validated items

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A collaboration between the two organisations behind PAT

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Why we built PAT

Built around the people you serve

Behind every score is a person with goals, preferences, and a life worth measuring progress toward. PAT keeps the focus where it belongs — turning your team's day-to-day work into a clear picture of quality-of-life outcomes for the individuals in your care.

Grounded in the Essential for Living framework
Individuals and staff together in an Essential for Living community program

Outcome tracking shouldn't be this hard

You're juggling spreadsheets, paper assessments, and endless data entry. When auditors or families ask about progress, you're scrambling to compile reports. There's a better way.

Everything you need to track outcomes

Purpose-built for residential IDD programs using EFL and other validated frameworks

Validated Assessments

The validated 26-item PAT 1.0 instrument with guided scoring — independently reliable (96.7% agreement, κ = 0.95). No more paper forms or Excel.

Trends & AI Insights

See progress over time across all domains, with plain-language AI summaries that surface who is improving and who needs attention.

Group & Individual Views

Roll up data by residence, program, or individual. Perfect for QA reviews and ISP meetings.

Audit-Ready Reports

Generate professional reports for licensing, accreditation, and family updates in one click.

Role-Based Access

BCBAs, Program Directors, and DSPs each see exactly what they need. Nothing more, nothing less.

HIPAA Compliant

Enterprise-grade security with encryption, audit logs, and access controls. Sleep easy.

Built on the Frameworks You Already Trust

PAT isn't another generic assessment tool. We've built our scoring system around Essential for Living (EFL) — the gold standard for functional skills assessment in adult IDD services.

Essential for Living

Essential for Living

Integrated Assessment Framework

  • The Necessary Nine essential skills
  • Quality of life focused (not developmental norms)
  • Validated direction-aware domain scoring
  • Built-in rubrics with guided scoring

Coming Soon: VB-MAPP • AFLS • Custom Frameworks

"Finally, a tool that speaks our language. The EFL integration means our staff aren't translating between systems."
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Maria Gonzalez, BCBA-D

Lakeview Services

Learn more about our EFL integration
Troy A. Fry, M.S., BCBA
Creator

Meet the Creator

Troy A. Fry, M.S., BCBA

With extensive experience implementing Essential for Living across residential programs, Troy has dedicated his career to improving outcomes for individuals with disabilities. He created PAT to bridge the gap between clinical best practices and practical outcome tracking.

EFL Implementation Expert
Outcomes-Focused Practitioner
Decades with IDD Populations
Real-World Program Experience
"I built PAT because I saw firsthand how much time clinicians waste on paperwork instead of focusing on the people they serve. This tool is designed by someone who's been in the trenches."
Dr. Chiara Pezzana
Medical Advisor

Partner (Italy) · Consultant & Trainer

Dr. Chiara Pezzana

A medical doctor and child neuropsychiatrist based in Italy, Chiara serves as the regional partner for Essential for Living in Italy and contributes as a consultant, trainer, and medical advisor. She bridges medical, clinical, and educational perspectives within EFL implementation, providing leadership in clinical systems development and certification pathway design — and has been closely involved in the development and refinement of PAT.

Medical & Clinical Advisory
Clinical Systems Development
Personal Assessment Tool (PAT)
Certification Pathways
Supporting EFL initiatives across Italy and internationally
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Up and running in days, not months

Three simple steps to transform your outcome tracking

1

Set Up Your Program

Add your residences, staff, and individuals. Import existing data from spreadsheets or start fresh. We'll help with migration.

2

Complete Assessments

Staff complete guided assessments on any device. Built-in rubrics mean consistent scoring across your entire team.

3

See Insights Instantly

Watch trends emerge across individuals and programs. Generate reports for audits, ISP meetings, and family updates in one click.

See it in action

The whole program, at a glance

From a single learner's trend line to every residence side by side.

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Outcomes dashboard

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Guided assessment

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Learner trends

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The difference is clear

Before PAT

  • Scattered Excel files
  • Paper assessments lost
  • Weeks to compile reports
  • "Where's that data?"
  • Inconsistent scoring
  • Audit panic mode

With PAT

  • One source of truth
  • Digital, searchable, secure
  • Reports in one click
  • Trends visible instantly
  • Guided rubrics for all staff
  • Always audit-ready

A Complete Picture of Every Individual

PAT tracks outcomes across 5 weighted domains — giving you a holistic view of progress and support needs.

HEALTH & WELL-BEINGNutrition, sleep, medical, weight, exercise
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ESSENTIAL SKILLSThe Necessary Nine — communication, tolerance, daily living
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PROBLEM BEHAVIORSTopography, frequency, intensity, escalation
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SUPPORT REQUIREMENTSStaff ratio, treatment complexity, sensory profile
1.2
MEDICATIONSBurden, psychotropic load, sedation impact
0.3

Each domain uses weighted indicators so you see what matters most — not just raw numbers.

Data that drives better outcomes

When you can see trends clearly, you make better clinical decisions. PAT helps you identify what's working and where to focus resources.

40%
reduction in assessment completion time
3x
faster report generation for audits
89%
of programs see measurable improvement in 6 months
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"PAT transformed how we track outcomes. We went from dreading audits to looking forward to showing our data."
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Sarah Mitchell, BCBA

Program Director, Sunrise Residential

Built for your entire clinical team

So every role can spend less time on paperwork and more time with the people they support.

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An individual smiling during a one-to-one session

Program Directors

Get the big picture across all residences. Identify trends and allocate resources effectively.

BCBAs

Track behavior and skill data efficiently. Spend less time on paperwork, more on clinical work.

QA Staff

Generate compliance reports instantly. Always audit-ready with complete documentation.

Clinical Leadership

Make data-driven placement decisions. Demonstrate outcomes to stakeholders and families.

What clinical leaders are saying

"We reduced our audit prep time from 2 weeks to 2 hours."
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James O'Brien

QA Director, Harbor House

"The group trends view changed how we think about resource allocation. We can finally see the big picture."
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Dr. Linda Chen

Clinical Director, Valley View

"Our DSPs actually complete assessments now. The mobile interface is that easy."
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Marcus Williams, BCBA

Bridges Program

Case Study

Sunrise Residential Services

The Challenge

Sunrise runs 6 group homes with 48 individuals. Their BCBA was spending 15+ hours/month compiling assessment data from paper forms and spreadsheets.

The Solution

PAT digitized their assessments and gave leadership real-time visibility into outcomes across all residences.

The Results (6 months)

70%

Assessment time reduced

100%

Assessment compliance

+12%

Skill domain improvement

8hrs

Monthly prep time saved

"We went from dreading state audits to confidently presenting our outcomes data."
Read the Full Case Study

Already tracking in spreadsheets? We've got you.

Switching to PAT doesn't mean starting over. Our team will migrate your historical data so you keep your trends intact.

  • Import from Excel, Google Sheets, or CSV
  • Map your existing fields to PAT domains
  • Keep historical assessment periods
  • Training included for your entire team

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does implementation take?
Most programs are up and running within 1-2 weeks. We handle data migration from your existing spreadsheets and provide training for your team.
Is PAT HIPAA compliant?
Yes. We use enterprise-grade encryption, maintain audit logs, and sign BAAs with all customers. Your data security is our top priority.
What if we don't use EFL?
PAT supports multiple frameworks. VB-MAPP and AFLS are coming soon, and we can work with you to configure custom assessment structures for your program.
Can staff complete assessments on mobile?
Absolutely. PAT works on any device — tablets, phones, or desktops. DSPs can complete assessments right on the floor.
How does pricing work?
We price based on the number of individuals in your program. No per-user fees, so your whole team can access PAT.
Can we try it before committing?
Yes! We offer a 14-day free trial with full access. No credit card required. We'll even help you set up a pilot residence.

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