ERIC Number: EJ1400892
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 23
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Utilizing Telehealth to Coach Parents to Implement Trial-Based Functional Analysis and Treatment
Davis, Tonya N.; Gerow, Stephanie; Wicker, MacKenzie; Cosottile, David; Exline, Emily; Swensson, Remington; Lively, Providence
Journal of Behavioral Education, v32 n4 p703-725 2023
The trial-based functional analysis (TBFA) offers several advantages in natural settings, such as time efficiency and ecological validity. Previous studies have successfully trained or coached a variety of professionals and parents to conduct a TBFA utilizing in-person training procedures; however, no study has evaluated the effectiveness of telehealth coach or train others to implement a TBFA. Utilizing telehealth coaching, we coached three mothers of children with autism to conduct a TBFA in their home. The TBFA identified consequences maintaining challenging behavior for all three participants. Based on the results of the TBFA, we developed a functional communication training (FCT) intervention. Experimenters coached the mothers to implement the FCT intervention in their home. All interventions resulted in decreased challenging behavior and increased communication. The results suggest parents are capable of conducting a valid TBFA with telehealth coaching and support.
Descriptors: Parent Education, Mothers, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Coaching (Performance), Videoconferencing, Access to Health Care, Medicine, Telecommunications, Functional Behavioral Assessment, Intervention, Communication Strategies, Behavior Problems, Child Behavior, Pilot Projects, Children
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Adult Education
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Language: English
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