Abstract
This paper examines the literature on the use of functional communication training (FCT) as a treatment for problem behavior displayed by individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID). Criteria for empirically supported treatments developed by Divisions 12 and 16 of the American Psychological Association (Kratochwill & Stoiber, 2002; Task Force, 1995) and adapted by Jennett and Hagopian (2008) for evaluation of single-case research studies were used to examine the support for FCT. Results indicated that FCT far exceeds criteria to be designated as a well-established treatment for problem behavior exhibited by children with ID and children with autism spectrum disorder, and can be characterized as probably efficacious with adults.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 2935-2942 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Research in Developmental Disabilities |
Volume | 32 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 1 2011 |
Keywords
- Aggression
- Autism
- Empirically supported treatments
- Functional communication training
- Intellectual disability
- Problem behavior
- Property destruction
- Self-injury
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Developmental and Educational Psychology
- Clinical Psychology