Homework: Prisoners of Silence Reflection Paper Autism
The paper must address the following points:
a. Why do facilitated communication and other pseudo-scientific approaches still get utilized even though they have been disproved?
b. Provide a throughout description on the background of FC (e.g., where it started, who brought it to the US, etc).
c. How would you approach a situation where someone suggested FC as a treatment? What would you do?
d. What harm has come from the use of this "treatment?"
e. How was FC debunked?
f. Although FC was publicly disproved it has reemerged. What are some other names FC has been called and why is that problematic?
Make sure that the paper is:
Easy to read, a topic introduced, organization clearly evident with proper introduction, body, conclusion.
Each paragraph has a central idea; ideas are connected and paragraphs are developed with details; paper is easy to read and "flows" naturally in an organized pattern.
Provide a thorough description of the background of FC (e.g., where it started, who brought it to the US, etc.) and answered the following questions: Why does facilitate communication and other pseudo-scientific approaches still get utilized even though they have been disproved? How would you approach a situation where someone suggested FC as a treatment? What would you do?
What harm has come from the use of this "treatment?" How was FC debunked? Although FC was publicly disproved it has reemerged. What are some other names FC has been called and why is that problematic?
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
a. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.