Evaluation of the Empirical Support of Functional Communication Training for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders
Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
Muharib, R., & Wood, C. L. (2018).
Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 5(4), 360-369.
This systematic review investigates the ability of functional communication training to replace challenging behaviors (e.g., aggression, self-injury, disruptions) with communicative behaviors in children, birth to 8-years-old, on the autism spectrum.
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1990 to 2017
Single-case experimental design
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Fifteen studies investigating functional communication training (FCT) demonstrated that FCT is an established treatment with a moderate level of evidence for decreasing challenging behaviors (e.g., aggression, self-injury, disruptions) in children, birth to 8-years-old, on the autism spectrum. In the majority of the studies, a therapist or researcher implemented FCT; however, in other studies, coached parents and teachers demonstrated fidelity in implementing FCT.
