The Telepathy Tapes Ep. 8: Gatekeepers of Truth - Telepathy and the Spelling Controversy
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Nov 11, 2024 Arthur Golden, a retired lawyer, sheds light on the contentious battles surrounding spelling as a communication tool for non-speakers with autism. He discusses the struggles faced by families advocating for their children's rights amidst educational skepticism. The podcast features Caroline and her son Kyle, who share their unique connection through dream telepathy. They demonstrate how unconventional forms of communication can transform emotional and physical well-being, urging listeners to rethink the boundaries of connection and understanding.
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Houston's School Resistance
- Katie's son, Houston, began communicating via spelling near the end of high school.
- Despite initial success, the school, influenced by ASHA's stance, resisted supporting his communication method.
Evolution of Spelling Methods
- Facilitated communication (FC), involving touch, evolved into touch-free methods like Spelling to Communicate (S2C) and Rapid Prompting Method (RPM).
- ASHA mistakenly groups S2C and RPM with discredited FC, impacting their acceptance in schools.
Libby's Discovery of RPM
- Libby, a speech pathologist and ASHA member, discovered RPM and witnessed its effectiveness with non-speaking children.
- Despite ASHA's opposition, she embraced RPM, transforming her son John Paul's communication and revealing his poetic abilities.