PECS Basic Training

Description

This intensive two-day training is designed to teach the theory behind the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) and the protocols for how to appropriately implement the six phases of PECS. Presenter demonstrations, video examples, and role-play opportunities are used to present and instruct in the key Pyramid components to designing effective educational environments; strategies to create an abundance of opportunities for communication; the relationship between PECS qand traditional communication training approaches; how to implement all six phases of PECS with target individuals using a behavior analysis orientation and the criteria for transitioning from PECS to other communication modalities.

Location Hawthorne School
200 Glendale Rd
Wheeling, IL 60090
Date 11/3/2011 8:00 AM - 11/4/2011 4:00 PM
Sponsor Pyramid Education
Trainer Jill Waegenaere, MA, CCC/SLP
Contact Pyramid Education
Principles 1. Support families
2. Active participation
3. Collaborative relationships
4. Specific IFSP goals
Credit Hours 13.0 - Intervention
Status Closed