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Communication Alternatives in Autism: Perspectives on Typing and Spelling Approaches for the Nonspeaking

By Edlyn Vallejo Peña

Book information

Publisher
Publishers, Inc., McFarland & Company
Year
2019
ISBN
9781476637136
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
3 MB (3433838 bytes)
Pages
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Time added
2022-10-01 08:19:16
EDU026010EducationNonfictionPSY022020PsychologySOC029000Sociology

Description

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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