Resurgence of Challenging Behavior Following Functional Communication Training for Children With Disabilities: A Literature Review
Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities
Radhakrishnan, S., Gerow, S., et al. (2020).
Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 32, 213-239.
This systematic review investigates the resurgence of challenging behavior following functional communication training in children with disabilities.
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Inception up to 2019
Published peer-reviewed studies
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"Overall, the results of the present review indicate that challenging behavior often recurs following treatment with [functional communication training] FCT, suggesting the importance of continuing the implementation of FCT to the extent possible" (p. 236). Results indicated instruction in the child’s first language and absence/presence of stimuli associated with the intervention can decrease the chances of resurgence of challenging behaviors.
