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May, 2006
Two-Day PECS Training Workshop
This intense two-day
training is designed to teach participants to
appropriately implement the Picture
Exchange Communication System. It begins with an
overview of the Pyramid Approach to Education to
explore the key components of designing effective
educational environments. A historical overview of
language training programs used with non-verbal
individuals is discussed along with how to set the
stage for an abundance of communication
opportunities. Participants will learn how to
implement the six Phases of PECS, including
attributes, through presenter demonstrations, video
examples and role-play opportunities. Participants
will leave the workshop with a fundamental
understanding of how to implement PECS with
individuals with autism, related developmental
disabilities, and/or limited communication skills.
What You'll Learn:
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The key Pyramid
components to designing effective educational
environments
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Strategies to
create an abundance of opportunities for
communication
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How to discuss in
detail the Picture Exchange Communication System
and its relationship to traditional training
programs
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How to implement
all six Phases of PECS with target individuals
using a behavior analytic orientation
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The criteria for
transitioning from PECS to other communication
modalities
Agenda:
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Registration Time: 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM
CEU: 1.3 ASHA
CEUs Intermediate Level, Professional Area
Tuition includes:
The Second
Edition PECS Training Manual (a $45.00 value) •
Detailed Handouts with space for note taking •
Certificate of Attendance • Continental Breakfast
both days • ASHA CEUs are available
Two-Day PECS
Training Workshop: $395.00
Go to
http://www.pecs.com/workshop.php?workshop_id=9
to register.
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