Getting Started with Using PECS®

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[IcanSeeMyselfOutThanks]

Amazing stuff! I am totally an advocate for PECS, I've seen first hand non-vocal individuals learn to initiate interactions, scan the environment, discriminate between icons, and build sentences. Such an awesome method. I never use it to replace vocal behavior, rather, I use it to supplement vocalizations. A few times, I have seen Phase III and using differential reinforcement for using vocalizations objectively bring out the learner's vocalizations. Thanks for such an awesome tool to teach functional communication!

[westernspeechpathology]

The use of Velcro should be the other way round - hard/hook Velcro on the symbols, soft/loop Velcro on the folder. This way you can stick your symbols on to a range of surfaces. Our school uses carpeted noticeboards on the walls,  as well free standing carpet boards for our daily schedules, and they are covered in picture symbols for easy access around the room. If we used your approach we'd be applying a lot of hook Velcro around our classrooms!

[AminahMosley]

Thank you. I work with toddlers with ASD, some are non vocal. This is useful!

[TheYokotta]

Thank you for this video. I’m going to look for a Pecs specialist or therapist in my area. I hope I found one .

[sylviamacdonald]

Hi I am Teacher Assistant in Canada and it has been a long time since I've used the PECS system ( I was working with students in an academic learning centre ) I am in Grade 1 with a child who is non verbal. I can't remember the set up of the books etc can you help ? Thank you Sylvia

[letsgetdowntobusiness-]

Making the PECS board is easy. teaching how to use the PECS board is a little challenging.

[mentalhealthadvocate]

Where can I get that small laminated and pouches, it is not in your website.

[beherbeher]

is this method ideal for those who have began to have first sounds/simple words diagnosied with atypical autism?

[ettinakitten]

More information and less advertising, please.

[ozlemcetin]

Türkçe alt yazisi da olsa çok güzel olur.

[tracysuiter]

pictures are fine but does this also teach them to read and write. reading and writing is very important. I haven't given up hope on my son yet. I did notice the pics also have the words. will this also teach reading and writing?

[Anitathequeen-ox]

Can PECS work for autistic adult in communication

[jah-rayebrady]

My newhew Leighton can talk but not all the time.👉