The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) is a structured augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) program designed to teach functional communication to individuals who lack reliable speech or whose verbal communication is insufficient to meet their daily needs. Developed by Bondy and Frost in the context of the Delaware Autism Program, PECS teaches individuals to initiate communication by handing a picture to a communicative partner in exchange for a desired item or activity.
Provider: ABA Courses
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| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB | 1 | General |
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