Date of Award
12-6-1995
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
Communication Sciences and Disorders
First Advisor
Dr. Meese
Second Advisor
Dr. Overton
Third Advisor
Dr. Keith
Abstract
This qualitative study investigated facilitators' opinions regarding facilitated communication (FC). Six individuals who have experience and/or training in the use of this method were interviewed. Issues discussed included FC's effectiveness for individuals other than those with autism, training prior to using the method, need for modifications in the method, and validity of the communication arising from the use of FC. Recurring themes were constructed from comments made during the course of the interviews. Each theme was supported by comments made by at least half of the facilitators. These themes were dissatisfaction with formal training, application to other populations, acknowledgement of facilitator influence, need for a support network and need for multiple facilitators per student.
Recommended Citation
Peregoy, Jessica N., "An Investigation Into Attitudes Surrounding Facilitated Communication" (1995). Theses & Honors Papers. 534.
https://digitalcommons.longwood.edu/etd/534
