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<p>Several variables may influence the success of functional communication training an preference for the response modality. Mand modality preference assessments are designed to identify preferred communication responses, yet little empirical work has examined whether assessment outcomes are robust across implementers. The present study evaluated the extent to which mand modality preference assessment results differ when conducted by caregivers versus therapists and examined the correspondence between caregiver and child preferences. Mand modality preference assessments implemented by caregivers and therapists yielded generally similar preference hierarchies, although response allocation patterns varied within and across participants. Caregiver reported preferences showed only partial correspondence between child preferences identified through direct assessment. These findings have direct practical implications for FCT implementation, suggesting that mand modality preference should be evaluated under caregiver implemented conditions to support effective treatment transfer, caregiver training, and long-term maintenance of the functional communication response.</p>

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Comparing Caregiver and Therapist-Implemented Mand Modality Preference Assessments for Children who Exhibit Challenging Behavior

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    2026年2月16日

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  • Cynthia Livingston,
  • Alexandra Cicero,
  • Jessica Tran,
  • McKenna Herbek,
  • Jasmeen Kaur,
  • Sara Jeglum

摘要

Several variables may influence the success of functional communication training an preference for the response modality. Mand modality preference assessments are designed to identify preferred communication responses, yet little empirical work has examined whether assessment outcomes are robust across implementers. The present study evaluated the extent to which mand modality preference assessment results differ when conducted by caregivers versus therapists and examined the correspondence between caregiver and child preferences. Mand modality preference assessments implemented by caregivers and therapists yielded generally similar preference hierarchies, although response allocation patterns varied within and across participants. Caregiver reported preferences showed only partial correspondence between child preferences identified through direct assessment. These findings have direct practical implications for FCT implementation, suggesting that mand modality preference should be evaluated under caregiver implemented conditions to support effective treatment transfer, caregiver training, and long-term maintenance of the functional communication response.