Practitioner-Implemented Functional Communication Training
Research & Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities
Andzik, N. R., Cannella-Malone, H. I., et al. (2016).
Research & Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 41(2), 79-89.
This systematic review investigates the use of practitioner-implemented functional communication training on appropriate communicative responses and behavior in students with a disability and challenging behavior.
No funding received
Prior to September 2015
Published peer-reviewed experimental design studies
12
The included studies demonstrated generally positive effects of practitioner-implemented functional communication training to increase appropriate communication in school-aged children with disabilities and challenging behaviors. These results indicated that teachers and other school personnel can successfully implement functional communication training. The included populations consisted of one of the following disability categories:
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<li>multiple disabilities;</li>
<li>autism spectrum disorder;</li>
<li>intellectual disability; and</li>
<li>developmental delay.</li>
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