The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS): A Promising Method for Improving Communication Skills of Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Autor/inn/en	Ganz, Jennifer B.; Simpson, Richard L.; Lund, Emily M.
Titel	The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS): A Promising Method for Improving Communication Skills of Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Quelle	In: Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 47 (2012) 2, S.176-186 (11 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2154-1647
Schlagwörter	Augmentative and Alternative Communication; Autism; Developmental Delays; Communication Skills; Pictorial Stimuli; Pervasive Developmental Disorders; Interpersonal Communication; Training; Reinforcement + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Autismus; Entwicklungsverzögerung; Kommunikationsstil; Fantasieanregung; Interpersonale Kommunikation; Ausbildung; Positive Verstärkung
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 of positive 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. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities, Council for Exceptional Children. DDD, P.O. Box 3512, Fayetteville, AR 72702. Tel: 479-575-3326; Fax: 479-575-6676; Web site: http://daddcec.org/Publications/ETADDJournal.aspx
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10