Exploring the Controversy of Facilitated Communication

The chapter delves into the complexities and controversies surrounding facilitated communication, questioning its validity and exploring the genuine cases where it has helped individuals progress to unassisted communication. It raises concerns about the potential harms, including power dynamics, skepticism, and false memories, as well as discussing cases of false abuse allegations and the need for critical evaluation. The discussion also touches on legal cases, ethical concerns, and the challenges of accepting wrongdoing in the context of facilitated communication being exposed as pseudoscience.