cross-posted from: https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/post/66772685

The Telepathy Tapes (hosted by Ky Dickens) makes the false claim that, among others claims, nonverbal autistic children have telepathic abilities and that is revealed through a method called "spelling to communicate." "Spelling to communicate" is a rebrand of the now discredited therapy method known as Facilitated Communication.

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[–] 8 points 7 months ago*

Thank you for posting this. Taking advantage of severely disabled people for clout and money.

Likewise if you see pets on social media "talking" with boards and buttons, that is also basically Facilitated Communication. If you properly blind the participants the illusion falls apart.

Link to the video in question: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HiuElTX7pM

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