PECS stops speech developing and PECS is only for kids are probably the two most frequently heard myths and misconceptions about PECS. Quite often they arise from a lack of information or from a mis-informed colleague, we’ve heard them all! In this blog we set the record straight about the myths and misconceptions that we commonly hear.
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by Catherine Horton, MS, CCC-SLP, BCBA, CAGS A new blog asking the question, ‘Why are you using PECS?’ attempts to discredit the literature base that supports the Picture Exchange Communication...
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Want to be an even better speech pathologist? Read to see how Jo-Anne Matteo, MS, CCC-SLP, speaks on the science-backed Pyramid Approach to Education and the impact it has had on her career. My name...
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Autism 24-7, presented by Andy Bondy, PhD and Lori Frost, MS, CCC-SLP, the co-developers of PECS® (Picture Exchange Communication System®) is now available on Pyramid Online Learning FREE. This...
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By Jaime Wedel, M.Ed., CAGS, BCBA In order to be successful with PECS® teams not only have to know how to implement the protocol correctly they have to be able to implement communication training...
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We’re celebrating Speech Pathology Week by making a special effort to say “thank you!” to all those fabulous Speech Pathologists who spend their days living the theme...
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We’ve recently revamped our registration system for easy navigation to register for our PECS and Pyramid webinars and trainings. Visit us here to learn all about our beneficial webinars coming...
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Across the years, PECS has become an acronym that is well recognised in the field of autism intervention. While many people have heard of PECS, there are many myths and misconceptions about what the...
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In my spare time, I manage an African jazz band. They are amazingly talented musicians who have taught me the true meaning of the phrase ‘herding cats’. When I was first asked to manage...
Read MoreIn 2008, The National Professional Development Center (NPDC) on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) adopted the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) as one of 27 evidence-based practices. These practices are selected based on...
Read MoreAccording to new pediatric guidelines regarding autism spectrum disorder (ASD) interventions published in PEDIATRICS: The Official Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics, “individuals with ASDs who have limited...
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