
Facilitated Communication & Spelling to Communicate (Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Nonverbal)
Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
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Evolving Communication Aids for Diverse Needs
This chapter explores the history and development of communication tools for individuals with communication difficulties, particularly focusing on autism. It highlights the evolution of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) strategies, ranging from simple sign language to advanced high-tech devices, and underscores the ongoing advancements that aim to address various communication challenges.
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Transcript

For some people who have profound difficulties speaking, alternative communications systems known as Facilitated Communication and Spelling to Communicate have been developed and the results appear miraculous. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli examine the methods, the claimed results, and the controversy surrounding them.
