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Functional Communication Training (FCT)

Autism, Behavior, Instruction, Significant Cognitive Disabilities

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Functional Communication Training is a practical application of communication skills that equips students with the tools th

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    Arrival Routine - Nicholas
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    Arrival Routine - Phong
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    Choice Making During Small Group
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    Choice Making During Snack - Charlie
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    Choice Making During Snack - Dre
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    Choice Making During Snack - Marissa
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    Choice Making During Snack - Phong
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    Honoring Student Preferences
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    Identifying Student Preferences
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    Individualizing a Student's Schedule
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    Measuring Student Progress
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    Offering a Replacement
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    Problem Solving
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    Recording Student Progress
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    Teaching Language
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    Teaching Priorities
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    Transitioning Outside
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    Reinforcement Using Token System
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    Prompting
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    Request Using Device
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    Labeling
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    Functional Communication Training (FCT)
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    Self-Management
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    Verbal Redirection
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    Reinforcement
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    Visual Supports for Vocational Training
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    Error Correction
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    Behavioral Momentum
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    First/Then
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    Priming
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    Meeting Sensory Needs
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    Visual Timer

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