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Evaluation of client preference for function-based treatment packages

G P Hanley1, C C Piazza, W W Fisher

  • 1Neurobehavioral Unit, Kennedy Krieger Institute, Baltimore, Maryland 21205, USA.

Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis
|October 8, 1997
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Functional communication training (FCT) and noncontingent reinforcement (NCR) equally reduced destructive behavior. Participants preferred FCT, highlighting the importance of client choice in treatment selection for developmental disabilities.

Area of Science:

  • Behavioral Psychology
  • Developmental Disabilities
  • Applied Behavior Analysis

Background:

  • Functional communication training (FCT) and noncontingent reinforcement (NCR) are standard treatments derived from functional analyses.
  • Both FCT and NCR utilize the maintaining reinforcer of destructive behavior.
  • A key distinction lies in reinforcement delivery: FCT links it to client response, while NCR uses a fixed-time schedule.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the efficacy of FCT and NCR in reducing destructive behavior.
  • To assess participant preference between FCT and NCR.
  • To explore methods for involving clients with developmental disabilities in treatment selection.

Main Methods:

  • Two participants with attention-maintained destructive behavior were treated with FCT and NCR.

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  • Treatment efficacy was evaluated by comparing behavior reduction under both conditions.
  • A modified concurrent-chains procedure assessed participant preference for each treatment.

    • Main Results:

    • Both FCT and NCR were equally effective in decreasing destructive behavior.
    • Both participants showed a preference for the FCT procedure over NCR.
    • The study demonstrated a method for client-directed treatment selection.

    Conclusions:

    • FCT and NCR show comparable effectiveness for reducing destructive behavior.
    • Individuals may prefer treatments offering control over reinforcement delivery (FCT).
    • Incorporating client preference into treatment selection can enhance outcomes for individuals with developmental disabilities.