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Functional communication training (FCT) helps parents reduce challenging behaviors in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). More research is needed on parent training and long-term use of FCT for sustainability.

Keywords:

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Area of Science:

Behavioral Science
Developmental Psychology
Clinical Psychology

Background:

Challenging behaviors in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) require effective interventions.
Functional communication training (FCT) is a well-established intervention increasingly used by parents.
Parent-implemented FCT needs further evaluation for effectiveness and sustainability.

Purpose of the Study:

To systematically review and analyze the literature on parent-implemented FCT for children with ASD.
To evaluate the effectiveness, feasibility, and sustainability of parent-implemented FCT.
To assess the social validity of parent-implemented FCT interventions.

Main Methods:

Systematic descriptive analysis of 26 peer-reviewed studies on parent-implemented FCT.
Social validity analysis of parent-implemented FCT interventions.
Review of studies focusing on parent training and intervention outcomes.

Main Results:

Parent-implemented FCT effectively reduces challenging behaviors in children with ASD.
Intervention outcomes demonstrated maintenance and generalization in some cases.
Limited data exist on parent implementation fidelity and sustained use of FCT.
Parent training often involves professionals not readily accessible to parents.

Conclusions:

Parent-implemented FCT is effective in reducing challenging behaviors in children with ASD.
Future research should focus on accessible parent training models.
Long-term sustainability and fidelity of parent-implemented FCT require further investigation.