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Journal of Pediatric Psychology 19(6) pp. 657-671, 1994
© 1994 Society of Pediatric Psychology

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The Source of Messages Produced During Facilitated Communication with a Boy with Autism and Severe Mental Retardation: A Case Study1

Michael Eberlin2, Stuart Ibel and John W. Jacobson

Developmental Disabilities Institute Smithtown. New York, New York State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Albany

2All correspondence should be sent to Michael Eberlin, Developmental Disabilities Institute, 99 Hollywood Drive, Smithtown, New York 11787

Assessed the source of messages produced through facilitated communication with a youth with autism and severe mental retardation using message-passing and picture-naming procedures. Results indicated that the facilitator was the source of the communications produced during the assessment; correct responding occurred only when the facilitator had knowledge of the correct answer. These findings are consistent with the results of other research demonstrating cuing, influence, or control of facilitated communications by the individuals providing assistance (facilitators). Implications for ethical practices by professionals in the context of facilitated communications are briefly discussed.

Key words: assessment; augmentative communication; autism; facilitated communication; message passing; picture naming; severe mental retardation.


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