BEHP1127: The Use & Benefits of the Picture Exchange Comm System (PECS) becomes clinically important the moment a team has to turn good intentions into reliable action inside language assessment, teaching sessions, caregiver coaching, and natural communication routines. In BEHP1127: The Use & Benefits of the Picture Exchange Comm System (PECS), for this course, the practical stakes show up in clearer case conceptualization, better instructional targets, and stronger generalization, not in abstract discussion alone.
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Join Free →The picture exchange communication system (PECS) is an evidence-based strategy used to rapidly teach communication skills to those with limited functional speech. PECS promotes communication within a social context, without lengthy prerequisite training. This talk begins with a brief overview of the pyramid approach to education. Training in PECS begins by teaching a spontaneous request and goes on to teach additional communicative functions such as responding to questions, using a variety of attributes, and commenting. An added attraction for preschool children with autism and related disabilities is the high proportion of children who acquire independent speech. Relevant recent research regarding PECS and various outcome measures are presented and recent myths and misconceptions associated with PECS are reviewed.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB | 3.5 | General |
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