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Evaluating parent use of functional communication training to replace and enhance prelinguistic behaviours in six children with developmental and physical disabilities
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Tait, K and Sigafoos, J and Woodyatt, G and O'Reilly, M and Lancioni, G, Evaluating parent use of functional communication training to replace and enhance prelinguistic behaviours in six children with developmental and physical disabilities, Disability and Rehabilitation, 26, (21-22) pp. 1241-1254. ISSN 1464-5165 (2004) [Refereed Article]
DOI: doi:10.1080/09638280412331280253
Abstract
Purpose: To evaluate parent use of functional communication training (FCT) to replace and enhance prelinguistic behaviours in six young children with developmental and physical disabilities. Method: Initially, the communicative functions of the children's prelinguistic behaviours were assessed by parent interviews. Three communication functions were identified for each child and intervention goals to replace or enhance the child's existing prelinguistic behaviours were developed in consultation with parents. After a baseline phase, parents received training on implementation of FCT. Intervention was staggered across the three communicative functions in a multiple-probe design. Results: Intervention was associated with increases in the replacement communication behaviour. Treatment gains were generally maintained at the monthly follow-ups. Conclusion: The results suggest that parents can use FCT to enhance communication skills in children with developmental and physical disabilities. © 2004 Taylor & Francis Ltd.
Item Details
Item Type: | Refereed Article |
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Research Division: | Education |
Research Group: | Specialist studies in education |
Research Field: | Special education and disability |
Objective Division: | Education and Training |
Objective Group: | Schools and learning environments |
Objective Field: | Inclusive education |
UTAS Author: | Sigafoos, J (Professor Jeffrey Sigafoos) |
ID Code: | 36330 |
Year Published: | 2004 |
Web of Science® Times Cited: | 25 |
Deposited By: | Education |
Deposited On: | 2007-12-18 |
Last Modified: | 2011-10-03 |
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