Wikipedia squelches any/all positive mention of FC and RPM, through a couple of self-appointed pirate editors. You will only find criticisms of both teaching methodologies. However, here is a thoughtful and thoroughly-researched article on the comparison of ABA and FC/RPM.

 

 

There are many excellent resources for learning more about Masgutova Neuromotor Reflex Integration and the various teaching methodologies for AAC. I have included some below.

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• masgutovamethod.com

• ici.syr.edu/typing-to-communicate

• halo-soma.org

• growingkidstherapy.com

 

These websites serve to clear up any misconceptions about supported typing:

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• unitedforcommunicationchoice.org

• communicationfirst.org

• https://www.plrcontentsource.com/the-autistic-brain (especially this)

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These websites are particularly useful for educators and counselors:

• judyendow.com

• invisiblestrings.com

This TED talk by Amy Laurent should be required reading by everyone who serves an autistic

 

These blogs are hosted by communicators who type:

 

• idoinautismland.com

• jordynsrockyjourney.wordpress.com

• Daretolisten.org

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Books written by Autistics:

• The Reason I Jump by Naoki Higashida

• Fall Down 7 Times Get Up 8 by Naoki Higashida

• In Two Worlds by Ido Kedar

Other worthy organizations:

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• A.C.E Teaching and Consulting

• Autism and Communication Center, California Lutheran University

• Autism National Committee (AutCom) autcom.org 

• Autistic Self-Advocacy Network ASAN.org

• Everyone Communicates

• Hirsch Academy

• Nonspeaking Community Consortium

• Optimal Rhythms/Access Academy

• Reach Every Voice

• Reach Services

• TASH

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