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Functional Communication Training: A Review and Practical Guide

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Functional communication training (FCT) is one of the most common and effective interventions for severe behavior problems. Since the initial description of FCT by Carr and Durand (1985), various aspects of the FCT treatment process have been evaluated, and from this research, best practices have emerged. This manuscript provides a review of these practices as they arise during the development of effective FCT interventions.

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  1. Department of Psychology, Louisiana State University, 218 Audubon Hall, Baton Rouge, LA, 70803, USA

    Jeffrey H. Tiger

  2. Western New England College, Springfield, USA

    Gregory P. Hanley

  3. Vanderbilt University, Nashville, USA

    Jennifer Bruzek

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Portions of this manuscript were completed in partial fulfillment of the University of Kansas requirements for the doctoral degree of the first author.

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Tiger, J.H., Hanley, G.P. & Bruzek, J. Functional Communication Training: A Review and Practical Guide. Behav Analysis Practice 1, 16–23 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03391716

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