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Publication Date: 2018-Dec
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Evaluation of the Empirical Support of Functional Communication Training for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Reem Muharib; Charles L. Wood
Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, v5 n4 p360-369 2018
Functional communication training (FCT) typically consists of determining the function(s) of challenging behaviors and teaching the child an appropriate communicative behavior that serves the same function. This review used quality indicators to evaluate FCT studies and determine the level of evidence for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) from birth to 8. Based on the authors' evaluation of six studies located from a previous review, FCT showed potential as an evidence-based practice. After evaluating nine more studies located from literature searches, a moderate level of evidence was established for FCT for children with ASD from birth to 8. Implications for research and practice are discussed.
Descriptors: Training, Communication Skills, Functional Behavioral Assessment, Behavior Problems, Skill Development, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Young Children, Evidence Based Practice, Program Effectiveness
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Language: English
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