Facilitated Communication is marketed as a miraculous tool for non-speaking autistic children. But what happens when this controversial method leads to devastating consequences? In this episode, we hear from Kevin Plantin, a father who was falsely accused of assault based solely on messages typed with the help of a facilitator.
Despite the evidence, some courts and institutions still give FC credibility—with tragic consequences.
In this episode, Kevin Plantan recounts how a letter typed via FC led to his wrongful imprisonment for 10 months on charges of sexual assault. We also revisit the story of Janyce Boynton, a former FC facilitator who now warns against the practice after witnessing its harmful effects firsthand.
Featured guests in this episode:
Kevin Plantin: Sharing his personal story of wrongful imprisonment.
Janyce Boynton: Former FC facilitator and advocate against the practice.
Additional Resources:
- Learn more about Facilitated Communication: https://www.facilitatedcommunication.org/
- Read about Syracuse University's involvement with FC: https://dailyorange.com/2024/02/mixed-messages-how-facilitated-communication-persists-at-su/
- Prisoners of Silence documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMn_sDCFAuI
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