Program Overview

Program Overview

The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) Training is a program designed to teach individuals how to communicate effectively using the Picture Exchange Communication System.

Program Description

The PECS Training program focuses on providing participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to implement the Picture Exchange Communication System. This system is designed to help individuals with communication difficulties, such as those with autism or other developmental disabilities, to communicate their needs and wants.

Program Details

• The program covers the theoretical foundations of the Picture Exchange Communication System
  • Including the history and development of PECS
  • Theoretical underpinnings of the system
• The program provides practical training on how to implement PECS
  • Including how to create and use communication symbols
  • How to teach individuals to use the system
• The program also covers how to assess and support individuals using PECS
  • Including how to assess communication needs
  • How to provide ongoing support and troubleshooting

Program Requirements

• Participants are expected to have a basic understanding of communication difficulties and the needs of individuals with autism or other developmental disabilities
• Participants are expected to be willing to learn and implement the Picture Exchange Communication System

Admission Criteria

• Admission to the program is based on the participant's ability to benefit from the training
• Participants may be required to provide information about their experience working with individuals with communication difficulties

Tuition Fees

• The tuition fees for the program are not specified

Research Areas

• The program may cover research areas related to the effectiveness of the Picture Exchange Communication System
• Including the impact of PECS on communication outcomes for individuals with autism or other developmental disabilities