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In this video you will also learn about other non-speaking individuals who type to talk and their challenges along the way in finding their voices. Hear from professionals in the field: Rosemary Crossley, A.M., Ph.D., Director, DEAL Communication Centre, Melbourne, Australia; Marilyn Chadwick, Assistant Director and Director of Training, Syracuse University Jenna Anderson, MT-BC, NMT, Clinical Coordinator, Neurological Music Therapy Services,Phoenix, AZ; and Darlene Hanson, MA, CCC, Director of Communication Services, WAPADH, California who will help you understand basic principles of FC.
More and more people are discovering the value of Facilitated Communication. In this video you will watch as Kayla Takeuchi, a non-speaking adolescent with autism, presents her keynote address at Syracuse University's Facilitated Communication Institute in July 2009. You will also learn about other non-speaking individuals who type to talk and their challenges along the way in finding their voices. Hear from professionals in the field: Rosemary Crossley, A.M., Ph.D., Director, , Melbourne, Australia; Marilyn Chadwick, Assistant Director and Director of Training, Jenna Anderson, MT-BC, NMT, Clinical Coordinator, ,Phoenix, AZ; and Darlene Hanson, MA, CCC, Director of Communication Services, Whittier, California who will help you understand basic principles of FC.
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June 24 2010 | Kimbell Gabor, M.Ed., said:
I have the honor of supporting five families now who have now, for the first time, been able to communicate with their children with the aid of FC. It is wonderful beyond words to hear the voices of these previously frustrated and misunderstood children, who now have a direct way to tell people what they most want to say. I have found that FC greatly helps people to begin to see these children as people first, and then second, as a son or a daughter with the diagnosis of autism. I know that all of these families were inspired and motivated by Kayla's Voice. This dvd is a great and convincing way to introduce people to FC. I cannot recommend it enough!
May 10 2010 | Russell Boekenkroeger said:
We just purchased a copy of Kayla's Voice ane would like to buy 5 more copies. Our son uses FC for a number of years now and you have managed to acurately conveyed the key concepts that we need to reach out to others with. Please advise if there is a possibilty for disount in purchasing 5 more copies. Thanks in advance. Russell Boekenkroeger
March 22 2010 | Emily Nusbaum, Ph.D. said:
As a professor of special education, I teach FC as a form of communication support for individuals who don't communicate verbally. I've been truly lucky to know Kayla and have her come in person to speak to my classes. This DVD is so wonderful because it offers both an insight into Kayla's life, and because it gives a broader understanding of FC supports and various individuals who use them. The DVD is really powerful and important- thank you to those who produce it and to the Takeuichi's for not being afraid to share Kayla's story!
March 22 2010 | Lynn Arthur said:
I have been an alternative health care practitioner for over 30 years and have had the opportunity to work with many autistic individuals. I met Kayla 2 years ago when she was just beginning to use FC to communicate. It has been such a blessing to have a avenue of communication with Kayla. She has such a beautiful, kind and caring personality. She is smart and has a lot to say. If it were not for FC, none of us would ever get to know her and learn from her. I honestly believe that Kayla will change the world of autism as we know it. Her goal to go to college and to help others with autism is now an attainable goal for her. Thank you for this amazing video to share with the world. I look forward to sharing it with others.
March 20 2010 | Norm Takeuchi said:
As Kayla's dad, I would like to express my thanks to Liz and Stephen for producing the facilitated communication documentary, "Kayla's Voice". After the Syracuse presentation, Kayla has been an empowered teen who takes on her own daily scheule with purpose as well as continuing her goal of advocating for others with autism who don't yet have a voice. I am so grateful that Kayla is a happy, smiling young lady who is progressing through life one day at a time now that she has found her voice through FC.
March 15 2010 | Alice Gunderson said:
After watching the trailer I had mixed feelings....the first was for JOY that finally autism individuals can communicate. Then I had a sense of SADNESS for all those who have not been introduced and made aware of FC and are still silent and frustrated. As the video states, "we are all in it together".....we with "voice" MUST "communicate" and educate others about this form of communication. Last evening upon returning from a trip I saw a 60 minutes piece done about Camilla Parkers Boles' nephew that is a music savant. The major theme of the piece was that this young man communicates through music. Kayla and so many other individuals have the ability to communicate through FC if we do our job by getting the word out!!!! I am sending this sight information to all those on my e-mail address book.....
March 15 2010 | Nadine Takeuchi said:
As Kayla's mom, I'd like to thank Liz and Stephen for featuring Kayla in this wonderful documentary. I am very pleased with this dvd and I hope Kayla's story will help families learn about facilitated communication and how it can transform the lives of non-speaking individuals and their loved ones. Thanks again, Liz and Stephen....it is an honor to be associated with you both.
March 1 2010 | Liz Thibodeau said:
I just want to share that being the producer of these videos is one of my proudest moments. I hope you enjoy them.
