The phases of the picture exchange system pecs phase i the first lesson we want to teach in the pecs program is to spontaneously request items or activities. Page 1 of 3 a guide for patients about the picture exchange communication system pecs phase three picture discrimination we can help develop the childs communication so the child learns to choose between two or more pictures to ask for their favourite things from their communication book. The picture exchange communication system, or pecs, allows people with little or no communication abilities to communicate using pictures. A guide for patients about the picture exchange communication. Then, he or she should go to the communication partner and give them the picture. The south beach diet will get you there, and this handbook will show you the way. For us this phase was relatively easy particularly in comparison to phase 1 which was a bit of a struggle at first. Picture exchange communication system pecs pecs, created by andy bondy, phd, and lori frost, ms, cccslp, is a great way to develop those early pivotal skills for communication pictures are smaller and less costly for a student to travel with across his environment a picture can be used for communication without the student being distracted by technology. How does the proxtalker speechgenerating device compare to pecs.
This product is a set of 4 handson activities for teaching pecs phase 6a which requires students to create an i see sentence. Selection file type icon file name description size. The pecs system is primarily used to help individuals who have difficulty speaking use a picture. Activities super searcher page 2 find 10 given words that contain the sound. Student will go to hisher communication book board, pull the picture of the. Effectiveness of the pecs phase iii app and choice between the app and. To do this we first need to identify what exactly the individual wants, those things for which heshe would be willing to make a request. Pecs manual and other resources to make implementation more efficient. Students learn to select from 2 or more pictures to ask for their favourite things. Pecs book not chosen on any occasion by any of the participants. For those of you engaged in a pecs protocol, a helpful cheat sheet care of depaul university with some additionsedits. Helpb upon encountering an obstacle, s will construct and bring a sentence strip to a communicative partner. Ryan should have access to his communication book at all times. Free downloads picture boards picture activity schedule boards and pecs.
Picture exchange communication system pecs brief introduction the picture exchange communication system pecs is used to teach learners to communicate in a social context. Perfect for take home activities, or learning centers. The individual with autism is taught to locate hisher communication book and travel to the communication partner to exchange a picture for the desired object. Pecs is a functional communication system that allows individuals to express their wants and needs. Simultaneous discrimination of pictures the goal of phase 3 is for the learner to attend to the picturessymbols in order to discriminate between them. Aac includes unaided communication systems, including manual signs and. The picture exchange communication system, or pecs, allows people with little or no communication. Effectiveness of the pecs phase iii app and choice between the app and traditional pecs among preschoolers with asd. A couple of days ago, i told you all about what pecs is and about my experiences implementing phases 1 to 3. Distinguish that different pictures are related to different items. The child will go to a communication board or book, pulls the picture off, goes to the.
The pictures and sentence strip are all stored in a portable communication book. Match it page 3 read the word and match it to the correct picture. Feb 28, 2016 whole book is in in black and grey to save on colour ink when mass copying or printing. Effectiveness of the pecs phase iii app and choice between the. It was developed to support autistic students with communication difficulties my five year old is nonverbal and has been using pecs for about three years now. Effectiveness of the pecs phase iii app and choice between. This demo video shows how to use the pecs phase iii app available for download on ipad and ipad mini. See more ideas about pecs training, speech and language and inclusion classroom.
Jan 01, 2002 picture exchange communication system training manual pecs frost, lori, bondy, andrew on. A comparison of pecs and an ipad used as a speech generating device to teach requesting to preschoolers with autistic spectrum disorder. Picture exchange communication system pecs the autism page. Picture exchange communication system training manual. This will mean they will have to learn to travel to their partner or to find their communication board. Since pecs phase iii was the only phase that had been published by the app developer, pecs phase iii was preidentified as the terminal phase in this study. My pecs cards are different to the usual pecs cards that you will find, as i have used photos rather than clipart style images, a. Picture exchange communication system pecs picture exchange communication system. This system has several phases spanning from pointing at symbols on a. The 8 best video examples of the phases of pecs pecs. Keystone learning services does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The system goes on to teach discrimination of pictures and how to put them together in sentences.
Pecs has been used in individuals who are as young as two, and has been successful with adults as well. A communication book is provided with one picture on the front of the book at a time. Steps for implementation page 4 of 16 national professional development center on asd 102010 tips for implementing phase 1 many opportunities are provided for practice, and exchanges should be fun for the student. Pecs consists of six phases and begins by teaching an individual to give a single picture of a desired item or action to a communicative partner who immediately honors the exchange as a request. The student goes to hisher communication board book, pulls the picture off, goes to the adult, and releases. Jul 30, 2015 3 yearold rage is learning to speak using his pecs book duration. The objective for phase 2 as set out by the picture exchange communication system training manual available from pyramid education is. Arrange for at least 3040 opportunities throughout the day for ryan to request. Ii a communication book is introduced, and increased distance.
The picture exchange communication system pecs is an alternative communication system. Pecs phases 4 to 6 and fun interactive books speech and. Printable pecs book pages autism behavior communication. When beginning phase 3, the communication book will only include two picturessymbols. This article describes how to make your own diy picture exchange communication system book. Ryan has some approximations, but do not require him to use them to receive the item. Pecs phases 4 to 6 and fun interactive books speech. The helper begins by placing the i want symbol on the left side of the sentence strip and waiting for the child to choose a picture symbol from hisher communication board or book. When beginning phase 3, the communication book will only include two. The child will request a desired item by going to a communication board or book, selecting a picture from.
The picture exchange communication system pecs is an augmentative and alternative communication system developed and produced by pyramid educational consultants, inc. The picture exchange communication system pecs is a communication strategy designed. Pdf the picture exchange communication system pecs is an. Picture exchange communication system training manual pecs. The picture exchange communication system pecs is an intervention strategy that aims. Using the picture exchange communication system pecs with. These are placed in a communication book, a ring binder with velcro strips where pictures are.
The effects of pecs teaching to phase iii on the communicative interactions between children with autism and their teachers. Sample picture exchange communication system objectives student. As training progresses, move the communication book away soat th the learner has to move some distance to access the picturessymbols. People using pecs are taught to approach another person and give them a picture of a desired item in exchange for that item. It is time to move to phase 4 when the learner is able to use 12 to 20 pictures and is able to discriminate among them to select the desired item. This phase is similar to phase 1 in that it requires two adults. The six phases of pecs phase i how to communicate students learn to exchange single pictures for items or activities they really want. Pdf a variety of strategies have been used to help children with autism. Pecs part 2 picture exchange communication system kisn is funded through the kansas state department of educations special education services by a title vib grant.
Once phase iv is completed, students will benefit from working on both attributes and phase vvi work through the day. Keystone learning services does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin. Pecs was developed in 1985 at the delaware autism program by andy bondy, phd, and lori frost, ms, cccslp. Using the organized pictures and pages provided in the bundle, you would now create a book or binder. Fact sheet picture exchange communication system pecs. It could also be used for students with a commenting verbally iep goal. Phase ii distance and persistence still using single pictures, students learn to generalize this new skill by using it in different places, with different people and across distances. Pdf effectiveness of the pecs phase iii app and choice. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Picture can be put on velcro board or front of pecs book phase 2. This may not be trademarkworthy of pecs, but it works. These are placed in a communication book a ring binder with velcro strips where pictures are stored and easily removed for.
A designated communication book is needed to store all commonly used picturessymbols. Need help teaching picture discrimination in phase iii. Picture exchange communication system pecs what is it. Student will go to hisher communication book board, pull the. The child and the implementer sat at a table or on the floor facetoface with both the pecs communication book and the ipad between them. The student first needs to go to a communication book and select the picture of the desired item from a few different pictures. The phases of the picture exchange system pecs phase i. Is your learner ready to transition from pecs to sgd. Effectiveness of the picture exchange communication system pecs on communication and speech for children with. A guide for patients about the picture exchange communication system pecs phase two distance and persistence we can now move on to help a child to use their new communication skills in different places, and with different people. Simon has reached phase 3 in pecs and now uses many pictures in his communication with the. Pecs and the pyramid approach pecs and the pyramid approach. Evidencebase for picture exchange communication system 3 of 29. The student requests present and non present items using a multi word phrase by going to the book, picking up a picture of i want, putting it on a sentence strip, picking out the picture of what is wanted, putting it on the sentence strip, removing the strip from the communication board, approaching the communicative partner, and giving the sentence strip to himher.
This section describes the process of using pecs and each phase of instruction. There is a pdf for each book so saves scrolled through trying to find the one you need. Sample picture exchange communication system objectives. Picture exchange communication system training manual pecs frost, lori, bondy, andrew on. Pdf the picture exchange communication system researchgate. The effects of pecs teaching to phase iii on the communicative interactions between children. Pecs phase 3 picture discrimination once the student is comfortable exchanging single pictures across environments, they are ready to begin to use the pecs communication book. Nous leur enseignons a etre plus persistants dans leur communication. Upon seeing and wanting a particular item, and with a picture of that item in reach, s will pick up the picture, reach to person holding the item, and release the picture into that persons hand. Ocps assistive technology team 2008 marcia sterner pecs phase 2 expanding spontaneity objective. Ocps assistive technology team 2008 marcia sterner pecsphase 2 expanding spontaneity objective. Communication book progress monitoring phase one autism resources data sheets speech therapy preschool activities initials how. Learn with emily information about special education, homeschooling, curriculum, autism, and behavior diy bowser shell, koopa shell, or turtle shell costume with free pattern learn with emily. Picture exchange communication system pecs pecs module page 4 of 6.
Im back with part 2 of my post of about the picture exchange communication system pecs. Effectiveness of the picture exchange communication system. All 3 children chose the pecs book after the first intervention. Seuss books green eggs and ham, abc, the cat in the hat, the foot book. Phase 1 phase 2 phase 3 contents youve already taken the biggest step. A case study about using pecs with an adult man with autism jette hamborg christiansen, childpsychiatric nurse. Ryan needs to know what behavior we want him to engage in. The picture exchange communication system pecs is designed to aid communication and speech development in children with autism, learning difficulties or speech delay. Move to phase 3 when the student is consistently bringing the picture of the desired item to the communication partner. Objective criterion current level date begun date met i.
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