Functional communication training (FCT) is a common function-based intervention for young children with or at risk for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to teach an alternative communicative response to replace problem behavior. While FCT is effective in decreasing problem behavior, often the communicative behavior that is taught occurs at a higher…

Evaluates the sequential introduction of compliance training components on the instruction-following of four elementary school students. The components included effective instruction delivery with reinforcement for compliance, time in, and time out. Increased compliance levels were maintained at follow-up with all four students. Discusses results…