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Conducting Functional Communication Training in Home Settings: A Case Study and Recommendations for Practitioners
Jay W Harding1, David P Wacker, Wendy K Berg
1The University of Iowa.
Behavior Analysis in Practice
|October 12, 2010
Summary
Parents can effectively reduce destructive behavior in toddlers using functional communication training (FCT). This home-based intervention teaches children to request breaks, leading to decreased problem behaviors and increased compliance.
Area of Science:
- Behavioral Psychology
- Child Psychology
- Applied Behavior Analysis
Background:
- Destructive behavior in toddlers is a significant concern for parents.
- Understanding the function of behavior is crucial for effective intervention.
- Parental involvement can enhance the generalization and maintenance of treatment effects.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of parent-implemented functional communication training (FCT) in reducing destructive behavior in a 2-year-old child.
- To assess the feasibility and acceptability of FCT for parents in a home setting.
- To determine the long-term maintenance of intervention outcomes.
Main Methods:
- A parent was coached to conduct functional analysis and implement FCT in her home.
- Functional analysis identified that destructive behavior was maintained by escape from demands.
- The FCT program taught the child to comply with requests and mand for breaks.
Main Results:
- Destructive behavior significantly decreased following FCT implementation.
- Manding for breaks and independent task completion increased.
- Positive intervention outcomes were maintained for one year.
Conclusions:
- Parent-implemented FCT is an effective and acceptable intervention for reducing destructive behavior in young children at home.
- This approach promotes functional communication skills and reduces reliance on problem behaviors.
- The findings support the development of efficient and parent-friendly FCT programs for home-based application.
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