Descriptor
| Agency Role | 1 |
| Autism | 1 |
| Case Studies | 1 |
| Child Abuse | 1 |
| Child Welfare | 1 |
| Communication Aids (for… | 1 |
| Legal Problems | 1 |
| Legal Responsibility | 1 |
| Sexual Abuse | 1 |
| Validity | 1 |
Author
| Heckler, Steven | 1 |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 1 |
| Opinion Papers | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
Location
| Minnesota | 1 |
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Heckler, Steven – Child Abuse and Neglect: The International Journal, 1994
This article presents the case of a seven-year-old autistic child who, with the use of facilitated communication, appeared to report being sexually abused. Assessment activities of the Hennepin County (Minnesota) Child Protection Agency are recounted. The article concludes that such charges made with facilitated communication should not be…
Descriptors: Agency Role, Autism, Case Studies, Child Abuse
