Conducting Functional Communication Training in Home Settings: A Case Study and Recommendations for Practitioners

Overview

Journal Behav Anal Pract

Specialty Psychiatry

Date 2010 Oct 12

PMID 20936098

Citations 20

Authors

Jay W Harding

David P Wacker

Wendy K Berg

John F Lee

Danielle Dolezal

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Abstract

We coached a parent to conduct functional analysis and functional communication training (FCT) procedures in her home to reduce the destructive behavior displayed by her 2-year-old son. Descriptive assessment information and functional analysis results suggested that destructive behavior was maintained by escape from demands. After conducting a series of baseline probes, the parent implemented an FCT program to teach her son to comply with designated task requests and to mand for a break to play. Results showed that destructive behavior decreased and manding and independent task completion increased during FCT. Positive intervention outcomes were maintained for 1 year. Results are discussed with respect to developing an FCT program that is both efficient and acceptable for parents to implement in their homes.

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