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Communication alternatives in autism [electronic resource] : Perspectives on typing and spelling approaches for the nonspeaking. Edlyn Vallejo Peña.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., 2019.Description: 1 online resourceISBN:
  • 9781476637136 (electronic bk)
Subject(s): Online resources: Summary: Ten autistic self-advocates share their experiences with alternative forms of communication such as rapid prompting method (RPM) and facilitated communication (FC), both highly controversial. Their narratives document the complexities that autistic individuals navigate in both educational and community settings when choosing to use approaches that utilize letter boards and keyboards. While the controversies remain, RPM requires further scientific study, and FC is subject to criticism about confirmation bias, these individuals share powerful stories in the context of aiming for disability rights. The book concludes with a chapter about best practices for educators, particularly for schools and colleges that have students who use these communication methods.
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eBook eBook Online resource 06:00.a PENA.a 2019 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available
eBook eBook Online resource 06:00.a PENA.a 2019 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available

Ten autistic self-advocates share their experiences with alternative forms of communication such as rapid prompting method (RPM) and facilitated communication (FC), both highly controversial. Their narratives document the complexities that autistic individuals navigate in both educational and community settings when choosing to use approaches that utilize letter boards and keyboards. While the controversies remain, RPM requires further scientific study, and FC is subject to criticism about confirmation bias, these individuals share powerful stories in the context of aiming for disability rights. The book concludes with a chapter about best practices for educators, particularly for schools and colleges that have students who use these communication methods.