Training Materials

The training materials provided here are not intended as a replacement for live training. Anyone interested in learning how to use Facilitated Communication or how to become a Facilitator needs training that includes both fundamentals of facilitation and hands-on practice opportunities. Visit the Training Opportunities link regularly for updated opportunities for training throughout the United States.

However, these resources can be used to supplement your training and provide new and updated materials to use as you further refine your skills or support others as they work toward more open communication and greater independence.

Best Practices in Facilitated Communication

Click here for a powerpoint presentation on Best Practices in Facilitated Communication. This presentation is based on the FC Training Standards and outlines key elements and principles of best practice.

 Click here for an accompanying handout on Best Practices in Facilitated Communication.

Click here for activities you can do at home.

Click here for "Top Ten list: Things to do as faciltator" written by two FC users and their facilitators.

Portfolio Assessment Guide

As facilitators and FC users build competency, it is important to document progress. The Portfolio Assessment Guide is an excellent tool for evaluating and monitoring that progress.

FC Training Videos

The Facilitated Communication Institute has produced a series of training videos related to the method. These films explore use of FC in different settings and with different age ranges. Click Read More for descriptions of the full range of training videos available for purchase through the FCI. read more...