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  • Behavioral science
  • Applied behavior analysis
  • Communication disorders

Background:

  • Functional communication training (FCT) is a key intervention for reducing challenging behaviors.
  • Existing research primarily offers implementation guidelines for FCT.
  • The selection of the functional communication response (FCR) within FCT has received limited attention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide practitioners with a framework for selecting appropriate functional communication responses (FCRs).
  • To address the gap in literature regarding FCR selection strategies within FCT.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focused on FCT and FCR selection.
  • Synthesis of existing research to propose practical considerations.
  • Development of a decision-making guide for FCR selection.

Main Results:

  • Identified key factors influencing FCR selection, including reinforcement history and response topography.
  • Proposed a systematic approach to choosing FCRs that are socially valid and effective.
  • Highlighted the importance of individualizing FCR selection based on client characteristics.

Conclusions:

  • Effective FCR selection is crucial for successful FCT outcomes.
  • Practitioners require clear guidelines to optimize FCR selection.
  • Further research should explore the impact of different FCR selection strategies on behavior change.