In the training communication partners approach, what is the aim regarding disruptive communicative behaviors?

• A. Identify communicative behaviors that disrupt communication and work to eliminate those behaviors.
• B. Identify beneficial behaviors and reinforce those behaviors.
• C. Ignore disruptive behaviors and continue with the same plan.
• D. Replace all communication with written instructions.

Answer: (A)

In training communication partners, the aim is to identify those disruptive communicative behaviors and work to eliminate them. This means looking at what interactions break down or hinder understanding and teaching strategies to reduce or remove those patterns. By focusing on reducing disruptions—such as unnecessary interruptions, unclear messages, or overly rapid speech—the conversation flows more smoothly and participation increases for the person with communication challenges. The emphasis is on changing interaction dynamics, not just reinforcing positive behaviors in isolation, ignoring disruptions, or replacing spoken dialogue with written instructions.