Picture Exchance Communication System (PECS)
Registration Closed.
Last Date to Register: 7/30/2014 12:01 AM
Last Date to Cancel: 8/3/2014 12:01 AM
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The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) is used to rapidly teach communication skills to those with limited functional speech. PECS promotes communication within a social context, without lengthy prerequisite training. Training in PECS begins by teaching a spontaneous request, and goes on to teach additional communicative functions such as responding to questions and commenting. An added benefit for preschool children with autism and related disabilities is the high proportion who acquire independent speech. Participants will learn how to implement the six phases of PECS, plus attributes, through presenter demonstrations, video examples and role-play opportunities. Participants will leave the workshop with an understanding of how to implement PECS with individuals with autism, related developmental disabilities, and/or limited communication skills.
Registration time: 7:30 am - 8:00 am
Agenda: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
What You 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
Cost: $75.00 for CESA 10 CSPD member school districts*; $150.00 to non-member districts.
Price includes a copy of the PECS Training Manual, 2nd Edition, detailed handouts, a Certificate of Attendance, continental breakfast and lunch both days. There will be a $100 stipend for staff from CSPD member school districts*. You must attend both days to receive the stipend.
Contacts:
- Details: Rebecca Kowalczyk, rkowalczyk@cesa10.k12.wi.us, 715-720-2162
- Registration: Shari Owen, sowen@cesa10.k12.wi.us, 715-720-2060
Please register early as workshop seating is limited.
CSPD Member Districts*
Augusta Bloomer Bruce Cadott Cornell Flambeau Gilman Gilmanton
Granton Greenwood Lake Holcombe Loyal Neillsville New Auburn Osseo-Fairchild Owen-Withee
Thorp