Functional Communication Training: The Strength of Evidence across Disabilities

Autor/inn/en	Gerow, Stephanie; Davis, Tonya; Radhakrishnan, Supriya; Gregori, Emily; Rivera, Gabby
Titel	Functional Communication Training: The Strength of Evidence across Disabilities
Quelle	In: Exceptional Children, 85 (2018) 1, S.86-103 (18 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0014-4029
DOI	10.1177/0014402918793399
Schlagwörter	Communication Strategies; Training; Intervention; Behavior Modification; Behavior Problems; Program Effectiveness; Disabilities; Child Behavior; Functional Behavioral Assessment; Reinforcement; Evidence Based Practice; Educational Legislation; Federal Legislation + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Kommunikationsstrategie; Ausbildung; Behaviour modification; Verhaltensänderung; Handicap; Behinderung; Positive Verstärkung; Bildungsrecht; Schulgesetz; Bundesrecht
Abstract	Functional communication training (FCT) is a commonly used, often recommended intervention that involves teaching a functionally equivalent communicative response to replace challenging behavior. The purpose of this literature review was to evaluate the strength of the evidence for the use of FCT. A systematic review of the literature resulted in the identification of 215 single-case-design articles that evaluated the efficacy of FCT to reduce challenging behavior for individuals diagnosed with a disability. FCT resulted in a decrease in challenging behavior for 135 participants. The reviewers rated FCT as an evidence-based practice for individuals with autism, intellectual disability, other health impairments, and multiple disabilities based on What Works Clearinghouse standards. Overall, the extant literature indicates FCT consistently results in the reduction of challenging behavior in children with disabilities. Implications for practice and directions for future research are discussed. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01