Facilitated Communication: A Response by Child Protection: Commentary.

Richer, John

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ERIC Number: EJ485046

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1994

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Facilitated Communication: A Response by Child Protection: Commentary.

Richer, John

Child Abuse and Neglect: The International Journal, v18 n6 p531-37 Jun 1994

This commentary on Steven Heckler (EC 608 725) addresses use of facilitated communication (FC) by individuals with autism; respect for the child offered by FC, who actually is communicating; reasons why FC might improve communication by autistic children; possible reasons for the remarkable spelling and linguistic competence shown with FC; and allegations of abuse by autistic children using FC. (DB)

Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Autism, Child Abuse, Communication Aids (for Disabled), Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communication, Sexual Abuse, Validity

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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