Picture Exchange Communication System
Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) is a unique alternative/augmentative communication system developed in the USA in 1985 by Andy Bondy, Ph.D. and Lori Frost, M.S. CCC/SLP. PECS was first implemented with pre‐school students diagnosed with Autism at the Delaware Autism Program.
The findings from the program were that 76% of children placed on PECS acquired speech as either their sole communication system or augmented by a picture based system. Since then PECS has been implemented worldwide with a variety of learners of all ages who have various cognitive, physical and communication challenges.
PECS consist of six phases. It begins by teaching an individual to give a single picture of a desired item to a “communicative partner” who immediately honours the exchange as a request. The system goes on to teach discrimination of pictures and how to put them together in sentences. In the more advanced phases, individuals are taught to use modifiers, answer questions and comment.
Our services help individuals with autism and a range of other challenges, from developmental delays and physical and intellectual disabilities to hearing impairment, brain injuries, and any other conditions that pose obstacles to everyday functional activities.
Who to contact
- Contact Name
- Louise Hotchkiss
- Contact Position
- Director of Operations
- Telephone
- 01273 609 555 01273 609 555
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pyramiduk@pecs.com
- Website
- Picture Exchange Communication System
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Where to go
- Name
- Westergate Business centre
- Address
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Unit 4
Westergate Road
Brighton
East Sussex - Postcode
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BN2 4QNView BN2 4QN on a map
- Notes
Pyramid Educational consultants UK Ltd work across the whole of the UK, Ireland and beyond. Our office is located in Brighton on the south coast but we deliver training and consultancy all over the UK. Most of our training is online though we do run a handful of workshops a year in the larger cities.
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Costs
- Associated Cost
- Yes
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Table of Costs Description Cost type Unit price Cost unit Per session £185
Availability
- Referral not required
- Referral Details
You do not need a referral to use PECS. See: Training and Talks - PECS UK
For a list of current training workshops. This link also gives current prices. If you need help with funding it is possible that you could be eligible for financial assistance from the Pyramid Educational Trust: Pyramid Educational Trust
There are no waiting lists for our services or to attend one of our workshops.
PECS workshops and consultancy services are open to everyone, parents and professionals alike.
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