Not only can I discuss what is bothering me, but FC has allowed me to form very close and personal relationships with my staff. I make every effort to type with them independently so they see me as a capable human being. I really see the independence as essential to this equality. Of course, the independent typing is essential at school. Even when I require minimal support it is in an environment where people have seen me type independently many times.
Independence also helps with negating influence.
Even when a facilitator gives minimal support at the shoulder or back, I can feel influence. I can only verify what I am saying, not describe just how it happens. Being independent doesn t prevent this entirely, but it makes me responsible for what I type. I can more easily reject the facilitator s awful interference with what I want to say. Quite a few people who use FC are experiencing what I described.