Evaluation of a pre-treatment assessment to select mand topographies for functional communication training.
Res Dev Disabil
; 30(2): 330-41, 2009.
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ABSTRACT
Recent research has suggested that variables related to specific mand topographies targeted during functional communication training (FCT) can affect treatment outcomes. These include effort, novelty of mands, previous relationships with problem behavior, and preference. However, there is little extant research on procedures for identifying which mand topographies to incorporate into FCT. In the current study, a mand topography assessment was conducted following functional analyses to identify the proficiency with which individuals used several different mand topographies. Two mand topographies (high and low proficiency) were then compared during FCT-based treatments. FCT was more effective when the mand topography identified as high proficiency was incorporated into FCT as compared to FCT that included the lower proficiency response. The results are discussed in terms of the need for individualized assessment procedures for selecting mand topographies that are targeted during FCT.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Terapia Comportamental
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Deficiências do Desenvolvimento
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Res Dev Disabil
Assunto da revista:
TRANSTORNOS MENTAIS
Ano de publicação:
2009
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos