In this podcast, PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) is discussed as a viable option for students who are not yet speaking, and the importance of communication initiation and early target vocabulary selection is addressed. The transition from PECS to augmentative/alternative communication (AAC) or verbal speech is also reviewed.
On Demand
Course Type: Audio
CEUs/Hours Offered: ASHA/0.05 Introductory, Professional; Calif SLPAB/0.5; IACET/0.1; IBCCES/0.5; Kansas LTS-S1370/0.5; RESNA/0.05 Introductory; SAC/0.5
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to explain why communication initiation should be a goal for early learners.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify which vocabulary words to start with when working with early learners.
- After this course, participants will be able to list 3 skills that a student should have before transitioning to an AAC device.
Course created on August 2, 2021
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-10 Minutes | Summary of PECS |
| 10-15 Minutes | Communication fundamentals |
| 15-25 Minutes | The transition from PECS to an AAC device |
| 25-30 Minutes | Summary |
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Rosemarie Griffin
MA CCC-SLP, BCBA
Rosemarie Griffin, MA, CCC/SLP BCBA, is an ASHA certified Speech-Language Pathologist, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Podcast Host, and Product Developer. She divides her time between a public school and her own private practice - ABA SPEECH. She is passionate about helping individuals with autism find their voice and become more independent communicators. Rose loves sharing information through her weekly podcast - Autism Outreach and is also an invited speaker at the local and national levels.
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Lori Frost
MS CCC-SLP
Lori Frost is vice-president and co-founder of Pyramid Educational Consultants, Inc. She is the driving force behind The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), and is co-author of the PECS Training Manual, 2nd Edition, Autism 24/7 and A Picture's Worth. Ms. Frost has a background in functional communication training and ABA. Ms. Frost has traveled the world, teaching workshops on PECS and the Pyramid Approach to Education and lectures on autism and communication.
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Lori Frost - Financial: Lori Frost receives royalties for the titles, Autism 24/7 and A Picture’s Worth, 2nd Edition. Non-financial: No relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Sponsor Disclosure: This course is presented jointly by SpeechPathology.com and ABA Speech, LLC.
Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.
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