DiscoverForgotten Victims: The Forensic InterviewEpisode 33 / Facilitated Communication
Episode 33 / Facilitated Communication

Episode 33 / Facilitated Communication

Update: 2025-05-16
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What is Facilitated Communication? In this episode, Scott and Staci unpack how this method—often described as assisted typing for individuals with disabilities—has sparked debate in clinical and legal settings.

CEO, Scott Modell, Ph.D. and Senior Director, Staci Whitney, LMSW, explore how this method is intended to support communication, but the lack of reliable data prove its ineffectiveness. They explore why it should not be used during forensic interviews and what professionals need to know.

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Episode 33 / Facilitated Communication

Episode 33 / Facilitated Communication