Resources include books, websites, videos, journal articles and references for information included on the website.
Books:
Carr, E. G., Levin, L., McConnachie, G., Carlson, J. I., Kemp, D. C., & Smith, C. E. (1994). Communication-based intervention for problem behavior: A user’s guide for producing positive change. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes.
Cooper, J., Heron, T., & Heward, W. (2020). Applied Behavior Analysis Global Edition. Pearson.
Durand, V. M. (1990). Severe behavior problems: A functional communication training approach. New York: Guilford Press.
Neilsen, S. L., Olive, M. L., Donovan, A., & McEvoy, M. (1998). Challenging behaviors in your classroom? Don’t react, teach instead. Young Exceptional Children, 2(1), 2-10.
Reichle, J., & Wacker, D. (2017). Functional communication training for problem behavior. The Guilford Press.
Steward, K., & Huer, M. (2005). Functional Augmentative Communication Training Strategies (FACTS): Daily routines. Academic Communication Associates
Journal articles:
Brown, K. A., Wacker, D. P., Derby, K. M., Peck, S. M., Richman, D. M., Sasso, G. M., ... & Harding, J. W. (2000). Evaluating the effects of functional communication training in the presence and absence of establishing operations. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 33(1), 53-71. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2000.33-53
Bourque, K. S., & Goldstein, H. (2020). Expanding communication modalities and functions for preschoolers with autism spectrum disorder: Secondary analysis of a peer partner speech-generating device intervention. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 63(1), 190–205. https://doi.org/10.1044/2019_jslhr-19-00202
Casey, S. D., & Merical, C. L. (2006). The use of functional communication training without additional treatment procedures in an inclusive school setting. Behavioral Disorders, 32(1), 46-54
Derby, K. M., Wacker, D. P., Berg, W., DeRaad, A., Ulrich, S., Asmus, J., Harding, J., Prouty, A., Laffey, P., & Stoner, E. A. (1997). The long-term effects of functional communication training in home settings. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 30(3), 507-531.
Dunlap, G., & Fox, L. (1999). A demonstration of behavioral support for young children with autism. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 1(2), 77-87.
Durand, V. M. (1990). Severe behavior problems: A functional communication training approach. New York: Guilford Press.
Durand, V. M., & Carr, E. G. (1992). An analysis of maintenance following functional communication training. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 25(4), 777-794.
Fisher, W. W., Kuhn, D. E., & Thompson, R. H. (1998). Establishing discriminative control of responding using functional and alternative reinforcers during functional communication training. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 31(4), 543-560. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1998.31-543
Fragale, C., Rojeski, L., O’Reilly, M., & Gevarter, C. (2016). Evaluation of functional communication training as a satiation procedure to reduce challenging behavior in instructional environments for children with autism. International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 62(3), 139–146. https://doi.org/10.1080/20473869.2016.1183957
Mancil, G. R., Conroy, M. A., Nakao, T., & Alter, P. J. (2006). Functional communication training in the natural environment: A pilot investigation with a young child with autism spectrum disorder. Education and Treatment of Children, 29(4), 615-633
Mancil, G. R., & Boman, M. (2010). Functional communication training in the classroom: A guide for success. Preventing School Failure: Alternative Education for Children and Youth, 54(4), 238–246. https://doi.org/10.1080/10459881003745195
Mirenda, P. (1997). Supporting individuals with challenging behavior through functional communication training and AAC: Research review. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 13(4), 207–225. https://doi.org/10.1080/07434619712331278048
Reeve, C. E., & Carr, E. G. (2000). Prevention of severe behavior problems in children with developmental disorders. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 2(3), 144-160.
Tiger, J. H., Fisher, W. W., Toussaint, K. A., & Kodak, T. (2009). Progressing from initially ambiguous functional analyses: Three case examples. Research in developmental disabilities, 30(5), 910-926. doi: 10.1016/j.ridd.2099.01.005
Wacker, D. P., Peck, S., Derby, K. M., Berg, W., & Harding, J. (1996). Developing long-term reciprocal interactions between parents and their young children with problematic behavior. In L. K. Koegel, R. L. Koegel, & G. Dunlap (Eds.), Positive behavioral support: Including people with difficult behavior in the community (pp. 51-80). Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes.
Walker, V. L., Lyon, K. J., Loman, S. L., & Sennott, S. (2018). A systematic review of functional communication training (FCT) interventions involving augmentative and alternative communication in school settings. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 34(2), 118–129. https://doi.org/10.1080/07434618.2018.1461240
Wong, C., Odom, S. L., Hume, K. Cox, A. W., Fettig, A., Kucharczyk, S., Schultz, T. R. (2014). Evidencebased practices for children, youth, and young adults with autism spectrum disorder. Chapel Hill: The University of North Carolina, Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute, Autism Evidence-Based Practice Review Group. http://autismpdc.fpg.unc.edu/sites/autismpdc.fpg.unc.edu/files/imce/documents/2014-EBP-Report.pdf
Websites and video links:
Beach Center on Families and Disability. (1998). How to: Encourage Desirable Behavior in People with Developmental Disabilities (Available online via OSEP Technical Assistance Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports)
http://ecap-iel.crc.uiuc.edu/cgi-bin/clasSearch/viewitem.cgi?id=1012Behavior intervention plan- seis. YouTube. (2020a, May 22). https://youtu.be/GaNWHRLWY94?si=g0sA9Tsu-HzTu2Iq
Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning. CSEFEL. (n.d.). https://csefel.vanderbilt.edu/
Challenging behaviour series: Escape behaviour. YouTube. (2014, October 28). https://youtu.be/Gi0t-3IWt_Q?si=dgekgfjgTu5wu-6T
Clark, C., (2016). What is Functional Communication? Retrieved on February 13, 2017 from: https://www.speechandlanguagekids.com/functional-communication/
Cooper, S., & Cooper, R. (n.d.). Teaching 2- and 3-Year Olds. https://teaching2and3yearolds.com/
CSESA. (n.d.). https://csesa.fpg.unc.edu/resources/national-professional-development-center-autism-spectrum-disorders-npdc
Function based treatments for escape maintained problem behavior. YouTube. (2020, February 12). https://youtu.be/TW8UqTTWr1c?si=NxHC26pcC0fd18jg
Functional communication training. YouTube. (2019, October 18). https://youtu.be/Tn8CwbICTsE?si=uspqrO-Ntw4tmp1O
Improving social and emotional learning in primary schools: Guidance report. Early Intervention Foundation. (2019, September 20). https://www.eif.org.uk/resource/improving-social-and-emotional-learning-in-primary-schools-guidance-report
National Network for Child Care. Children without Friends, Part 3: Learning about Children’s Strengths and Weaknesses
http://www.nncc.org/Guidance/dc32_wo.friends3.htmlOSEP Technical Assistance Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports
http://www.pbis.org/Practical strategies for teaching social emotional skills. YouTube. (2018, March 16). https://youtu.be/h973WVZ9eAw?si=1t6XmWkO2Z-W7ck_
Quest, K. (2016). Using functional communication training to reduce self-injurious behavior. The Reporter, 21(14). Retrieved on February 13, 2017 from: https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/using-functional-communicationtraining-to-reduce-self-injurious-behavior
Raising Children Network. (2017). At a glance: Functional Communication Training (FCT) Retrieved on February 13, 2017 form: http://raisingchildren.net.au/articles/functional_communication_th.html
Reeve Autism Consulting. (2017). Functional Communication Training: Why It’s More Than Just “Use Your Words” Retrieved on February 13, 2017 from: http://www.autismclassroomresources.com/functional-communication-training-why
Reinforcement Unlimited: What Is a Functional Communication Training?
http://www.behavior-consultant.com/discuss-fct.htm