PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System: Utilizing The Pyramid Approach

Author: Lori Frost; Andrew Bondy Publisher: PECS Date:1985

Description: The PECS teaching protocol is based on B.F. Skinner’s book, Verbal Behavior, and broad spectrum applied behaviour analysis. Specific prompting and reinforcement strategies that will lead to independent communication are used throughout the protocol. The protocol also includes systematic error correction procedures to promote learning if an error occurs. Verbal prompts are not used, thus building immediate initiation and avoiding prompt dependency. -from pecs-canada.com

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