An individual might hit the same letter repeatedly or they might begin typing the alphabet. Sometimes an individual will have favorite letters they type automatically when their level of anxiety is high. To correct for perseveration, we simply pull the person back and encourage them to go on. If necessary we might tell them what the next letter is or point to it with our free hand. The speaker is pulled back from the motor planning errors and prompted to continue.
Facilitators never guide someone to the correct choice.
The speaker should always initiate the movement toward the target. In addition to providing physical support, the facilitator must provide emotional support. 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. While many FCT users have unanticipated literacy skills, many individuals need extensive training.