Speech-Language Pathologists' Roles in the Delivery of Positive Behavior Support for Individuals With Developmental Disabilities

Positive behavior support interventions such as functional communication training (FCT) and visual schedules are increasingly being used with individuals with autism and other severe developmental disabilities who engage in problem behavior and use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). T...

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Published in:American journal of speech-language pathology 2004-02, Vol.13 (1), p.5-19
Main Authors: Bopp, Karen D, Brown, Kenneth E, Mirenda, Pat
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied Behavior Analysis
Augmentative and alternative communication
Autism
Autistic Disorder - complications
Behavior
Behavior Patterns
Behavior Problems
Behavior Therapy - methods
Child
Child, Preschool
Communication
Communication Disorders - etiology
Communication Disorders - rehabilitation
Cooperative Behavior
Developmental disabilities
Developmental Disabilities - complications
Functional Behavioral Assessment
Humans
Individuality
Positive Behavior Supports
Professional Role
Speech-language pathologists
Speech-Language Pathology
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Summary:Positive behavior support interventions such as functional communication training (FCT) and visual schedules are increasingly being used with individuals with autism and other severe developmental disabilities who engage in problem behavior and use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). The increasing use of these communication interventions has implications for speech-language pathologists who provide support to these individuals. The purpose of this tutorial is to summarize the research regarding the use of FCT/AAC interventions and visual schedules, and to provide suggestions for the roles that speech-language pathologists can play with regard to assessment, intervention design, and implementation in school and home settings.
ISSN:1058-0360
1558-9110
DOI:10.1044/1058-0360(2004/003)