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Collateral Behavioral and Social Effects of Using Facilitated Communication with Individuals with Autism

Brenda Smith Myles, PhD, is assistant professor of special education at the University of Kansas. Address: Brenda Smith Myles, Department of Special Education, University of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Blvd., Kansas City, KS 66160-7335.

Richard L. Simpson

Richard L. Simpson, EdD, is professor of special education at the University of Kansas. They codirect the Autism Master's Training Program and Combined Autism/Behavior Disorders Doctoral Training Program.

Sally M. Smith

Sally M. Smith, PhD, is the project coordinator for the Autism Master's Training Program.

An alleged collateral effect of using facilitated communication with individuals with autism is improved social behavior (Biklen, 1993). In response to this purported effect, we report findings of an empirical study undertaken to assess concomitant behavioral outcomes associated with using facilitated communication as an instructional tool with individuals with autism. Results of this study are accompanied by a discussion of possible advantages and disadvantages of using facilitated communication.

Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, Vol. 11, No. 3, 163-169 (1996)
DOI: 10.1177/108835769601100306


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