Functional Communication Training (FCT)

(upbeat music) - [Narrator] Functional Communication Training, or FCT, equips students with the tools they need to express their needs and wants effectively. Sankalp is practicing requesting popcorn and fruit. - Sankalp, would you like some something to eat? - [Device] Popcorn. - All right. - [Narrator] Using reinforcing items plays a crucial role in maintaining motivation when teaching FCT. - Here, can I see these real quick while we have some popcorn? Lemme see. Can I see those? Thank you. (links click) (bowl clatters) What else would you like? (device clicks) - [Device] Popcorn. - Okay. Here you go, buddy boy. (device clicks) - [Device] Window. - There's a window right there. You see the window? What else would you like? (device clicks) - [Device] Strawberry. - Good job. (spoon clatters) You got it? Can I see that? You wanna open it? You got it. Open. Good job. - [Narrator] This practical application of communication skills will help Sankalp navigate both social interactions and daily routines effectively. (lid clicks) (spoon clatters) - Oh. Three second rule. (device clicks) - [Device] Window. - [Narrator] FCT can help students gain independence and confidence in their ability to communicate with others.