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Peer reviewedKezuka, Emiko – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1997
A study investigated the role of touch in the use of facilitated communication with Japanese individuals with autism. Five experiments were conducted involving a "telepathy game" using a rod with an attached strain gauge. Results found the facilitator's contact controlled the motor responses of the subjects. (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Autism, Children, Communication Skills
