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- Title
The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS): A Promising Method for Improving Communication Skills of Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
- Authors
Ganz, Jennifer B.; Lund, Emily M.; Simpson, Richard L.
- Abstract
Children and youth with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and other developmental delays frequently experience deficits in functional communication. Identifying and using suitable communication enhancement and augmentative and alternative communication supports is essential to achievement ofpositive outcomes for these learners. This article discusses the use of the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), a commonly used and utilitarian AAC system for children and youth who lack sufficient functional communication skills. Particular attention is given to practitioners' use of this promising tool.
- Subjects
PICTURE exchange communication system; INTERPERSONAL communication in children; MEANS of communication for autistic children; CHILDREN with autism spectrum disorders; AUTISTIC youth
- Publication
Education & Training in Autism & Developmental Disabilities, 2012, Vol 47, Issue 2, p176
- ISSN
2154-1647
- Publication type
Article