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Pyramid Educational Consultants is pleased to announce two basic training sessions on the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) to be presented by Andy Bondy and/or Lori Frost, creators of this innovative approach to communication intervention for individuals with communication challenges, particularly those with autism.
PECS is designed to rapidly teach communication skills to those with limited functional speech and promotes communication within a social context, without lengthy prerequisite training. It is used to teach all age ranges, from preschool-learners to adults. It is particularly suited to those with autism and related disabilities and has resulted in a high proportion of young learners who acquire independent speech.
The PECS Basic Training is appropriate for all those interested in using PECS to provide services to those with developmental disabilities, including:
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Speech-language pathologists
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Parents
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Teachers
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Paraprofessionals
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Behavior analysts
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Psychologists
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Social workers
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Physical therapists
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Occupational therapists
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Other professionals
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This intensive two-day training will teach the theory behind PECS and the protocols of how to implement the six phases of PECS, plus attributes, through presenter demonstrations, video examples, and role-playing opportunities. Participants will learn:
• The key Pyramid components to designing effective educational environments
• Strategies to create an abundance of opportunities for communication
• The relationship between PECS and traditional communication training approaches
• How to implement all six phases of PECS with target individuals using a behavior analytic orientation
• The criteria for transitioning from PECS to other communication modalities.
Dates:
April 22 & 23, 2010 - Philadelphia, PA - Professional: $395.00
October 25 & 26, 2010 - Philadelphia, PA - Parent: $295.00
To register for the workshops listed above or to get additional information regarding the PECS Basic Training and other available services, please contact Sarah Moore at smoore@pecs.com or 302-994-2690. |