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Functional Communication Training in Rett Syndrome: A Preliminary Study
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Byiers, Breanne J.; Dimian, Adele; Symons, Frank J. – American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2014
Rett syndrome (RTT) is associated with a range of serious neurodevelopmental consequences including severe communicative impairments. Currently, no evidence-based communication interventions exist for the population (Sigafoos et al., 2009). The purpose of the current study was to examine the effectiveness of functional assessment (FA) and…
Descriptors: Genetic Disorders, Neurological Impairments, Developmental Disabilities, Communication Problems