Using Behavioral Indication and Functional Communication Training To Establish an Initial Sign Repertoire with a Young Child with Severe Disabilities.

Drasgow, Erik|And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ540924

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1996

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ISSN: ISSN-0271-1214

Using Behavioral Indication and Functional Communication Training To Establish an Initial Sign Repertoire with a Young Child with Severe Disabilities.

Drasgow, Erik; And Others

Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, v16 n4 p500-21 Win 1996

A within-subject multiple baseline design was used to teach a young girl with severe disabilities six target signs that were functionally equivalent to existing behaviors (e.g., leading, reaching). Teaching occurred only in the presence of behavioral indication by the subject. Results showed successful acquisition and discriminating use of the six signs. (DB)

Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Behavioral Science Research, Case Studies, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communication, Language Acquisition, Preschool Education, Severe Mental Retardation, Sign Language, Training Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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