Facilitated Communication & Spelling to Communicate (Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Nonverbal)
Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
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Reconsidering Intelligence in Nonverbal Autism Through Facilitated Communication
This chapter examines the introduction of facilitated communication as a tool for nonverbal individuals with autism to share their thoughts. It highlights the initial doubts about their abilities and the significant impact of discovering their true intelligence through innovative communication methods.
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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.
