A documentary on an autistic woman's inner world, her writing, and the friends she made while in college.A documentary on an autistic woman's inner world, her writing, and the friends she made while in college.A documentary on an autistic woman's inner world, her writing, and the friends she made while in college.
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- TriviaThis film is based on a technique formerly called "Facilitated Communication" (FC for short.) Countless experiments have demonstrated that FC does not work, and the messages being typed are completely (and unconsciously) being created by the facilitator, in much the same way as an Ouija Board. No independently-conducted and peer-reviewed (i.e., by anyone who is not part of the FC group) has found any evidence that the technique actually works.
This was demonstrated quite clearly in the Frontline episode "Prisoners of Silence."
In other words, this film and everything Sue is purported to have said almost certainly did not actually come from her, but from the person holding her arm as she "typed" it.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The 77th Annual Academy Awards (2005)
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Right On !!
I am a professional Support Person and Home Care Provider. This movie is right on. Thank You for sharing your world with us. The more people that understand and see our work/your work the better we are able to support those who need us. I know how hard it is to find people to fill these kind of jobs. Many people, especially young adults, have had little exposure to anyone with disabilities ( this is my person observation only). But with this wonderful success story out there in movie form , it is a great way to open doors and minds. I emailed the next CNN air time to my entire support and case management team. I know they will enjoy it as much as I did !!
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- Nov 24, 2006
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