This study, called "Harnessing Communication Preferences," is looking at how different ways of communicating affect treatment for challenging behaviors in people with intellectual or developmental disabilities. It's testing two behavioral interventions, PrefFCT and NonPrefFCT, which both involve teaching alternative communication and reducing challenging behaviors. The goal is to see if using a communication method that a person prefers helps them keep using it and prevents challenging behaviors from returning, especially when support is less consistent. The study is open to individuals aged 2 to 90 years old who have an intellectual or developmental disability and challenging behaviors. Success will be measured by how well new communication skills last over 6 weeks. The current status of this study is unclear, but it plans to enroll 60 participants.

Study design

This is an interventional study planning to enroll 60 participants. It will compare two behavioral interventions, PrefFCT and NonPrefFCT, to see how communication preferences impact treatment.

What's involved

Before starting, participants will complete several assessments to identify two communication methods and determine their preference. The study will then involve behavioral interventions and follow-up to measure communication changes over 6 weeks.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

Participants will be followed for 6 weeks post-baseline to measure the persistence of their communication skills.

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