Facilitated communication or supported typing is a means of
communication used for individuals with communication impairments. These individuals can communicate by pointing, typing with pictures or using a keyboard. This type of
communication occurs with support from a facilitator or trained person who
supports students by either giving guiding questions, or by using physical support (hand
over hand) to slow or stabilize movements. The facilitator is not making the
decisions; rather, they are offering support to help the individual express and interact
with the environment around them. Facilitated communication is also at times
referred to as facilitated training because the goal is to have the individual
be as independent as possible when typing, and to be able to use facilitated communication to accomplish other daily tasks.
To see Facilitated Communication in action, check out the clip below:
To see Facilitated Communication in action, check out the clip below:
