Functional Communication Training

A Comprehensive Approach to Success for Educators

McClure, Erica B. MA, BCBA
Burt, Jonathan L. PhD, BCBA

¹University of Louisville, KY, USA

Erica B. McClure, Department of Special Education, Early Childhood, & Prevention Science, College of Education and Human Development, University of Louisville, 1905 South 1st Street, Louisville, KY 40208, USA. Email: [email protected]

Beyond Behavior 32(2):p 68-79, August 2023. | DOI: 10.1177/10742956231161838

Functional communication training (FCT) is a strategy to address problem behavior for students with various disabilities that is supported by a broad evidence base. Despite this support, multiple factors continue to dissuade educators from utilizing FCT in their classrooms. This article outlines the process of developing and implementing FCT plans through an efficient approach that includes essential components and tools to aid application while also highlighting potential pitfalls for practitioners to avoid.