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Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders 12/2020

16-04-2020 | Original Paper

A Randomized Controlled Trial of Functional Communication Training via Telehealth for Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Auteurs: Scott Lindgren, David Wacker, Kelly Schieltz, Alyssa Suess, Kelly Pelzel, Todd Kopelman, John Lee, Patrick Romani, Matthew O’Brien

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 12/2020

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Abstract

Many children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have problem behaviors that interfere with learning and social interaction. This randomized controlled trial compared treatment with functional communication training (FCT) to “treatment as usual” for young children with ASD (n = 38, ages 21–84 months). FCT was conducted by parents with training and real-time coaching provided by behavioral consultants using telehealth. FCT treatment via telehealth achieved a mean reduction in problem behavior of 98% compared to limited behavioral improvement in children receiving “treatment as usual” during a 12-week period. Social communication and task completion also improved. For children with ASD and moderate to severe behavior problems, parent-implemented FCT using telehealth significantly reduced problem behavior while ongoing interventions typically did not.
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Metagegevens
Titel
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Functional Communication Training via Telehealth for Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Auteurs
Scott Lindgren
David Wacker
Kelly Schieltz
Alyssa Suess
Kelly Pelzel
Todd Kopelman
John Lee
Patrick Romani
Matthew O’Brien
Publicatiedatum
16-04-2020
Uitgeverij
Springer US
Gepubliceerd in
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 12/2020
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-020-04451-1

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