Effects of Functional Communication Training Using GoTalk NowTM iPad® Application on Challenging Behavior of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 71-79 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reem Muharib ◽  
Vivian I. Correa ◽  
Charles L. Wood ◽  
Kathryn L. Haughney
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Challenging Behavior ◽  
Challenging Behaviors ◽  
Functional Relation ◽  
Functional Communication Training ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Communication Training ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Functional Communication

This study investigated the effects of a functional communication training intervention consisting of systematic prompting and natural reinforcement on the challenging behaviors of two children with autism spectrum disorder aged 5 and 6 years old. Children who had a history of challenging behavior, consisting of self-injury and disruption, were taught to request preferred stimuli through the GoTalk Now™ application on an iPad®. Using a reversal design, the findings demonstrated a functional relation between functional communication training with the use of the GoTalk Now application and the decreased levels of challenging behaviors. Specifically, one child demonstrated zero levels of challenging behaviors and one child showed a less substantial decrease of challenging behaviors during intervention phases. Directions for future research and implications for practice are discussed.

Parent Ratings of Generalized and Indirect Effects of Functional Communication Training for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

2021 ◽  
pp. 014544552110188
Author(s):  
Matthew J. O’Brien ◽  
Kelly E. Pelzel ◽  
Nicole M. Hendrix ◽  
Kelly M. Schieltz ◽  
Kenzie Miller ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Problem Behaviors ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Parent Stress ◽  
Communication Training ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Functional Communication ◽  
Training Context

Functional communication training (FCT) is a behavioral treatment that has been shown to reduce problem behavior and increase appropriate communication in young children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In this study, we assessed the effects of FCT on targeted and nontargeted problem behaviors outside of the training context, as well as parent stress, for 30 young children with ASD and their parents. Indirect measures of generalization treatment effects were administered prior to and following FCT treatment delivered via telehealth. Children demonstrated significant improvement on both targeted (measured via observation) and nontargeted (measured via checklist) problem behaviors, both within and outside of the training context, and parent stress was significantly reduced following treatment. These results suggest that the impact of FCT may extend beyond the training context for both the children being treated and the parents delivering treatment, even when generalization is not specifically programmed for during treatment.

Technology-Aided Interventions to Reduce Challenging Behaviors for Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder

2022 ◽  
pp. 108-125
Author(s):  
Maria Zygopoulou
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Social Relations ◽  
Challenging Behavior ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Challenging Behaviors ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Functional Communication ◽  
Self Monitoring

Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) display a variety of challenging behaviors, such as tantrums, aggression, stereotypy, and disruption. Challenging behaviors can have a serious negative impact on the development of social relations, in the learning process, and education. To this aim, there is a need for appropriate interventions in order to improve the quality of life of individuals with ASD. This chapter aims to provide data with regard to different types of interventions and technological tools used for the reduction of challenging behaviors of students with ASD. Functional communication training with the use of speech-generating devices, video self-modeling, self-monitoring with the use of technological devices, and social stories presented in electronic form reflect types of interventions used for challenging behavior reduction. Research data indicate that technology-aided interventions are generally effective in reducing challenging behaviors of students with ASD.

scholarly journals Efektivitas functional communication training dalam meningkatkan perilaku meminta pada anak dengan autism spectrum disorder

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 211-221
Author(s):  
Detricia Tedjawidjaja ◽  
Fenny Hartiani
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Functional Communication Training ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Communication Training ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Single Subject ◽  
Single Subject Design ◽  
Functional Communication ◽  
Communicative Responses ◽  
Post Test

The current study aims to examine the effectiveness of functional communication training to increase asking behavior by exchanging pictures for children with an autism spectrum disorder. The participant in this study is a 6-years old girl with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder with Intellectual Impairment. This study uses a single-subject design consisting of A-B-A phases. Functional communication training is implemented using the most-to-least prompting technique which is divided into 8 sessions. The result depicts that 84% of participants increase their ability to perform requesting behavior by exchanging pictures of the trials given. Furthermore, after the implementation of functional communication training, there is an increase in the frequency of requesting behavior by exchanging pictures at post-test (average 74%) and at follow-up (average 82%). Implications of this study indicate the importance of considering the function of problem behavior in training the appropriate communicative responses for children with an autism spectrum disorder.

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