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Functional Communication Training (FCT)

Functional Communication Training (FCT). Functional communication training is based on the hypothesis that problem behavior such as tantrums may be a form of communication. . Functional Communication Training (FCT). It involves two components:

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Functional Communication Training (FCT)

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  1. Functional Communication Training (FCT) • Functional communication training is based on the hypothesis that problem behavior such as tantrums may be a form of communication.

  2. Functional Communication Training (FCT) • It involves two components: • 1) identifying the function or purpose of an individual’s non-productive behavior (e.g., tantrum) by conducting a functional behavior assessment (see entry), and • 2) teaching an appropriate communication skill that may serve the same purpose for the individual. For example, if the function of an individual’s tantrum behavior has been identified primarily as a way to get out of doing some difficult task, then the instructor might teach the child to instead ask for a break by speaking, pointing, or gesturing when a task becomes challenging, rather than tantrumming.

  3. Research Summary: • Research indicates that functional communication training can reduce challenging behavior and increases communication in children with autism. • It may be particularly effective when combined with other behavior reductive strategies such as withholding reinforcement for challenging behavior and providing reinforcement for alternative behaviors. • However, it may be difficult to identify appropriate communication skills and alternative behaviors to reinforce.

  4. http://www.autismoutreach.ca/elearning/fct

  5. FUNCTIONAL COMMUNICATION TRAINING: COMPONENTS • Define the target behavior. • Conduct a functional assessment/analysis to determine communicative intent. • Identify a functionally equivalent communicative response. • Identify potential reinforcers.

  6. FUNCTIONAL COMMUNICATION TRAINING: COMPONENTS • Identify the communication methods for child’s response a. verbal b. gestural (sign, picture symbol) c. mechanical (tape recorded messages augmentative devices).

  7. FUNCTIONAL COMMUNICATION TRAINING: COMPONENTS • Teach the desired, appropriate communicative alternative in analog and real-life situations. Provide contingent functional outcomes. • Evaluate efficacy of procedures systematically, and make modifications as needed.

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