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#Facilitatedcommunication #FC gone wrong - from miracle to a nightmare
A must watch - The ABC documentary "From Miracles to Nightmares" serves as a critical warning for parents considering facilitated communication (FC) as a "solution" for their non-verbal children. While FC may seem like a "miracle" method that 'allows' #nonverbal #Autistic people to 'express' themselves and promote hope to parents, the documentary reveals the harsh reality: it's all about manipulation and false claims.
Many families have been misled by promises of communication that, in truth, did not come from their loved ones at all. The film highlights the serious ethical issues and real dangers of relying on a method that lacks scientific support and can result in devastating consequences.
The ABC documentary "From Miracles to Nightmares" offers a stark examination of facilitated communication (FC), a method that emerged in the 1990s and was initially celebrated for enabling non-verbal people, particularly those with autism, to communicate through a facilitator's support. At first, it seemed like a miracle, with reports of previously non-verbal individuals expressing complex thoughts and emotions, providing hope to many families.
However, the documentary reveals the dark side of FC, showcasing how it often leads to manipulation and falsehoods. Many families have been misled by the promise of communication that may not genuinely come from their loved ones. The film delves into the serious ethical implications, highlighting instances where FC resulted in wrongful accusations and devastating consequences, including abuse and neglect cases that discredited the technique in court.
By the mid-1990s, FC was widely discredited, and many people now strongly discourage its use.
Ultimately, the documentary serves as a critical warning for parents considering FC. It emphasizes the need for caution. The facilitated communication debacle stands as a cautionary tale, highlighting the dangers of unchecked enthusiasm for unproven methods and the importance of rigorous scientific inquiry in addressing the complex needs of these individuals.
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Critiques of Facilitated Communication
https://www.facilitatedcommunication.org/critiques-of-fc
List of abuse allegations made through facilitated communication
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_abuse_allegations_made_through_facilitated_communication
The ABC documentary "From Miracles to Nightmares" aired in 1994.
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