Glossary of Terms on Autism
This glossary is designed to explain some of the scientific terminology, abbreviations etc. used by some people when they talk about autism or research.
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Disclaimer
The fact that an intervention is listed in this glossary does not necessarily mean that we agree with its use. Nor does it necessarily mean that there is any scientifically valid or reliable evidence behind it.
Over time we hope to evaluate each of the interventions listed in this glossary, providing a ranking which tells you the level of scientific evidence which supports or does not support its use. For more information please see Treatments and Therapies for Autism Currently Under Scientific Evaluation by Research Autism
- Glossary Item
- Description
- Functional Communication Training
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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.
Related Interventions
Functional Communication Training and AutismRelated Issues
Anger, Aggression and Autism, Challenging and Disruptive Behaviour and Autism, Communication and Autism, Self Injurious Behaviour and Autism, Tantrums and AutismRelated Publications
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Last Updated : 29/07/2008
