The Ethical Duty to Know

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The Tragic Case of Facilitated Communication for Autism

Event Description

Our speakers will review and discuss the history of a technique called Facilitated Communication, purportedly used to communicate with individuals with severe autism, developmental delay, or brain injuries. The technique has since been comprehensively debunked — come and learn how providers can go wrong by failing to adhere to standards of evidence.

Speakers

Ways to Join

This event is free and open to the public, and dinner will be provided. Please bring proof of ID to the event due to building security. REGISTER NOW!

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Neuroethics Seminar Series

This event is part of a series hosted by the Center for Biothics at Harvard Medical School. For more information, visit the website.

Co-sponsors

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