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(also known as FC)
Facilitated communication (FC) is a method intended to help people with communication disorders to use communication aids with their hands. The facilitator offers emotional and physical support, often steadying the user's hand, wrist or arm as the user points toward the communication device (often a picture board, spee... more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Autism / Autism Spectrum | 122 |
94% |
Overall, 94% (122
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Facilitated Communication Reviews
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He has a dynavox V. This is an amazing mini computer. He was too advanced to continue using his normal PECS Book. He is learning how to communicate more than just his wants & needs.
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Communication book.
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gave him a voice!!! awesome
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I have extensive experience with facilitated communication.
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We have to grab Brian's attention by gently grasping his lower jaw, looking him in the eye and then speaking to him, Clearly what we would like for him to do, see, etc. This is a work in progress. I stress Gently on this matter. Sensory perceptions could go into "overload" and it is ebb/flow given the particular circumstances occurring at that time.
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Pic syms and writing w/symbols.
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use of american and australasian, sign-languaguage. advocates.I need this.
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He could not express feelings, we couldn't understand him. Speech therapy through 2nd grade resolved most communication problems.
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Moved him yo special school, helping alot!
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Attended the More than Words workshop. Another great resource.
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We utilized the PECS system when he was nonverbal.
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He get's Speech therapy every week. It's working great. His therapist is the best!
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