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Robin K Landa1, Gregory P Hanley1, Holly C Gover1
1Psychology Department, Western New England University.
Prompting functional communication responses (FCRs) after problem behavior in functional communication training (FCT) can vary. Immediate prompts improved FCRs for some children, while delayed prompts were necessary for others, with varied effects on problem behavior.
Area of Science:
- Behavior Analysis
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Developmental Psychology
Background:
- Functional communication training (FCT) is a common intervention for problem behavior.
- Methods for prompting functional communication responses (FCRs) following problem behavior in FCT vary.
- Immediate prompting may inadvertently reinforce problem behavior.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the effects of immediate versus delayed prompts for FCRs following problem behavior in FCT.
- To examine individual differences in response to prompt timing.
Main Methods:
- The study involved 4 children with severe problem behavior.
- Prompting FCRs immediately after problem behavior was compared to delayed prompting.
- Data on problem behavior and FCR rates were collected.
Main Results:
- For two participants, immediate prompts resulted in low problem behavior and optimal FCR rates.
- Delayed prompts were crucial for FCR acquisition in one participant.
- Delayed prompts led to problem behavior escalation in another participant.
Conclusions:
- The timing of prompts in FCT significantly impacts the effectiveness of functional communication responses.
- Individual participant characteristics influence whether immediate or delayed prompts are more beneficial.
- Further research is needed to understand the conditions influencing prompt effectiveness in FCT.
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