This 13-hour workshop equips educators and caregivers to implement the Picture Exchange Communication System® (PECS®), an evidence-based communication method. Participants will learn the six PECS phases, create effective learning environments, and transition to other communication methods like speech or AAC devices. Through demonstrations and hands-on practice, attendees gain practical skills to teach functional communication.

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  • 12 June
    TBA, Adelaide: 12th & 13th June
    Adelaide
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    Sessions
    Full Day Training Day 1 12th June
    Thu 12 Jun 09:00 ACST - Thu 12 Jun 16:30 ACST
    Adelaide
    Full Day Training Day 2 13th June
    Fri 13 Jun 09:00 ACST - Fri 13 Jun 16:30 ACST
    Adelaide
    Sophie Kerr B. App. Sci., B. Ed.
    • UNDERGRAD Student $328.00 incl. GST
    • Parent/Carer $440.00 incl. GST
    • Early Bird $657.00 incl. GST
    • $730.00 incl. GST
    Register
  • 26 June
    Pyramid HQ, Melbourne: 26th & 27th June
    Melbourne
    Session information
    Sessions
    Full Day Training Day 1 26th June
    Thu 26 Jun 09:00 - Thu 26 Jun 16:30
    Melbourne
    Full Day Training Day 1 27th June
    Fri 27 Jun 09:00 - Fri 27 Jun 16:30
    Melbourne
    Sophie Kerr B. App. Sci., B. Ed.
    • UNDERGRAD Student $328.00 incl. GST
    • Parent/Carer $440.00 incl. GST
    • Early Bird $657.00 incl. GST
    • $730.00 incl. GST
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  • 23 July
    TBA, Brisbane: 23rd & 24th July
    Brisbane
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    Sessions
    Full Day Training Day 1 Wednesday 23rd July 2025
    Wed 23 Jul 09:00 - Wed 23 Jul 16:30
    Brisbane
    Full Day Training Day 2 Thursday 24th July 2025
    Thu 24 Jul 09:00 - Thu 24 Jul 16:30
    Brisbane
    Sophie Kerr B. App. Sci., B. Ed.
    • UNDERGRAD Student $328.00 incl. GST
    • $730.00 incl. GST
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  • 18 August
    Pyramid HQ, Melbourne: 18th & 19th August
    Melbourne
    Session information
    Sessions
    Full Day Training Day 1 Monday 18th August
    Mon 18 Aug 09:00 - Mon 18 Aug 16:30
    Melbourne
    Full Day Training Day 2 Tuesday 19th August
    Tue 19 Aug 09:00 - Tue 19 Aug 16:30
    Melbourne
    Sophie Kerr B. App. Sci., B. Ed.
    • UNDERGRAD Student $328.00 incl. GST
    • Parent/Carer $440.00 incl. GST
    • Early Bird $657.00 incl. GST
    • $730.00 incl. GST
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  • 24 November
    TBA, Singapore: 24th & 25th November
    Singapore
    Session information
    Sessions
    Day 1 Monday 24th November 2025
    Mon 24 Nov 08:30 MYT - Mon 24 Nov 17:00 MYT
    Singapore
    Day 2 Tuesday 25th November 2025
    Tue 25 Nov 08:30 MYT - Tue 25 Nov 17:00 MYT
    Singapore
    Sophie Kerr B. App. Sci., B. Ed.
    • $730.00 incl. GST
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Description

This intensive 13-hour interactive workshop is designed to teach educational and caregiver teams the theory and protocol for the Picture Exchange Communication System® (PECS®), an evidence-based practice based on Applied Behavior Analysis, typical language development, and B.F. Skinner’s Verbal Behavior. The workshop begins with an introduction to creating the most effective learning environment for implementing PECS via The Pyramid Approach to Education®. Included is a discussion of the limitations of teaching other communication modalities (speech, sign, SGD) as an initial communication strategy. Using presenter demonstrations, role-play opportunities, and video examples participants will gain a thorough understanding and hands-on experience of each of the six phases of PECS. Participants will leave the training with the skills necessary to teach spontaneous requesting, picture discrimination, sentence structure, attributes for expanding language, extended vocabulary, responding to questions, and commenting. The workshop concludes with a review of the extensive literature supporting the PECS protocol as an evidence-based practice, tips to teach your learner to accept being told, “No,” and information related to transitioning from PECS to other communication modalities, such as speech, tablets with AAC apps, or speech generating devices. For those who wish to successfully teach their learners functional communication (whether you have used PECS for some time or are new to the field), this workshop is an essential part of your development.

What you will learn

  • Identify learners who will benefit from PECS
  • Describe 9 key components of creating effective learning environments using the Pyramid Approach to Education
  • Explain differences between prerequisites for and long-term outcomes for PECS and other modalities such as speech, sign language, picture pointing, or speech generating devices
  • Identify strategies to create communication opportunities during routines and functional daily activities
  • Implement the 6 phases of the PECS protocol
  • Name strategies for successfully saying, “No!”
  • Discuss the evidence for PECS and speech development
  • Examine the criteria for transitioning from PECS to other communication modalities

Workshop Details

Agenda: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Registration Time: 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM
Workshop Costs: Professional: $730.00, Parent: $440.00 (Use promotional code PARENT on check out). 

For Student price, please contact our office via admin@pecsaustralia.com. Available for undergraduate and new graduate participants. 

Tuition Includes: The Third Edition PECS Training Manual ($115.00 value), Detailed Handouts with space for note taking, Activity Packet, Certificate of Attendance. 

Accommodations: Pyramid Educational Consultants is committed to working with our customers to accommodate special needs. Please contact our office to request accommodations for trainings or other services via email: admin@pecsaustralia.com

 

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