Functional Communication Training
Functional communication training is a behavioural strategy for teaching people to use signs or other techniques as substitutes for the 'messages' underlying their challenging behaviour
It is based on the idea that problem behaviours (such as self harm, hitting other people or throwing tantrums) may be a form of communication.
It is designed to teach people with autism to use other forms of communication as substitutes for the 'messages' underlying the challenging behaviours.
It requires a thorough assessment to identify the function (or 'message') of each challenging behaviour, followed by instruction on how to communicate that message in a more acceptable form.
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