Who is a candidate for FCT?
Crossley (I 993) says that FCT “is a teaching strategy of particular relevance to individuals with severe communication impairments (SCI) who do not have severe physical impairments but nonetheless have had difficulty acquiring handwriting and manual signing skills.” FCT has also been helpful with persons with good hand writing skills or independent typing skills but whose writing is characterized by stereotypical communication. Many who have been successful with FCT had previously been labeled severely or profoundly retarded. Preexisting literacy skills are not necessary for participation in FTC. While many FCT users have unanticipated literacy skills, many individuals need extensive training. According to Crossley (1993), one of the most prevalent myths about FCT is that all FCT speakers have mysteriously acquired literacy skills. Through repeated incidental exposure many individuals have developed the ability to read and spell some words. Others may not have this ability or it may b
