Picture Exchange Communication System

February 26 - February 27, 2007 Picture Exchange System Training WorkshopCincinnati, OHContact: Bridgitt C. PaulyPhone: 513-636-3515http:// www.cincinnatichildrens.org/abouThe Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) is a language training package that is used to teach communications skills rapidly to those with limited functional speech. PECS promotes communication within a social context, without lengthy prerequisite training. Training in PECS begins by teaching a spontaneous request and goes on to teach additional communicative functions such as responding to questions and commenting. An added attraction for preschool children with autism and related difficulties is the high proportion of children who acquire independent speech. Participants will learn how to implement the six Phases of PECS, including attributes, through presenter demonstrations, video examples and role-play opportunities. Participants will leave the workshop with an understanding of how to implement PECS with individuals with autism, related developmental disabilities, and/or limited communication skills

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