
Facilitated Communication & Spelling to Communicate (Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Nonverbal)
Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
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Communication Methods: Impact and Efficacy
This chapter explores the differences between facilitated communication and spelling to communicate, focusing on their effects on reporting sexual abuse incidents. It presents personal stories, particularly that of Jamie, who transformed from nonverbal to expressing himself through spelling. The chapter also emphasizes the need for scientific research to validate these communication methods and discusses the ethical implications tied to their use.
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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.
