FCT (Functional Communication Training)ย is aย behaviorย intervention strategy that involves teaching individuals an appropriate andย effectiveย communication responseAย responseย is a single occurrence or instance of aย behavi... More to replace maladaptive behaviors that serve the same function. The goal of FCT is to give the individual a functional way to communicate their needs or wants, thereby reducing the likelihood of problematic behaviors that may have been previously used to achieve the same result.
Example
A child frequently screams when they want help opening a toy. The therapist usesย FCTย by teaching the child to ask for help verbally or using a picture card instead of screaming. Each time the child asks for help appropriately, they receive the assistance they need (reinforcement). Over time, the child learns that asking for help is a moreย effectiveย way to get their needs met, and the screamingย behaviorย decreases.