title: The effects of competing reinforcement schedules on the acquisition of functional communication.
abstract: The initial efficacy of functional communication training (FCT) was evaluated when problem behavior continued to produce intermittent reinforcement. Results for 2 of 3 participants showed that FCT was most effective when problem behavior was also exposed to extinction, response blocking, or both.
authors.affiliation: Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge 70803, USA.
authors.forename: Michael E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Kelley
authors.forename: Dorothea C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Lerman
authors.forename: Carole M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Van Camp
mesh_terms: D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D002648:Child; D002653:Child Behavior Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D003142:Communication; D002658:Developmental Disabilities / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012055:Reinforcement Schedule