Effective training of manual signs without physical prompts and the potential for overgeneralization of mands across reinforcers for challenging behavior

Abstract

This review provides a summary and appraisal commentary on the treatment review by Falcomata, T. S., Wacker, D. P., Ringdahl, J. E., Vinquist, K., & Dutt, A. (2013). An evaluation of generalization of mands during functional communication training. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 46, 444–454.

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