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Functional Communication Training for Problem Behavior
Joe Reichle
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Description for Functional Communication Training for Problem Behavior
Hardback. Num Pages: 278 pages. BIC Classification: JNLA; JNS; MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152. .
Children and adolescents with moderate and severe disabilities often have communication challenges that lead them to use problem behavior to convey their desires. This is the most comprehensive contemporary volume on functional communication training (FCT)--the individualized instructional approach that teaches a child socially acceptable communicative alternatives to aggression, tantrums, self-injury, and other unconventional behaviors. The expert authors provide accessible, empirically based guidelines for implementing FCT, and tips for overcoming obstacles. Grounded in the principles of applied behavior analysis, the book includes detailed strategies for developing a support plan, together with illustrative case examples.
Children and adolescents with moderate and severe disabilities often have communication challenges that lead them to use problem behavior to convey their desires. This is the most comprehensive contemporary volume on functional communication training (FCT)--the individualized instructional approach that teaches a child socially acceptable communicative alternatives to aggression, tantrums, self-injury, and other unconventional behaviors. The expert authors provide accessible, empirically based guidelines for implementing FCT, and tips for overcoming obstacles. Grounded in the principles of applied behavior analysis, the book includes detailed strategies for developing a support plan, together with illustrative case examples.
Product Details
Publisher
Guilford Publications
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
Weight
28g
Number of Pages
276
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781462530212
SKU
V9781462530212
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Ref
99-15
About Joe Reichle
Joe Reichle, PhD, is Professor of Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences and Research Director of the Leadership and Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Training Program at the University of Minnesota. A Fellow of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Dr. Reichle has expertise in augmentative communication, communication intervention for persons with significant developmental disabilities, and positive approaches to meet the needs of persons who engage in ... Read more
Reviews for Functional Communication Training for Problem Behavior
From two highly regarded researcher-clinicians, this is a valuable guide to one of the most widely researched treatments for behavior problems in children with moderate and severe disabilities. The authors provide step-by-step information about how to properly assess challenging behaviors, as well as how to tailor FCT for a range of individuals. The authors' experience using this technique shines throughout ... Read more