Visual Supports
Children with ASD often have trouble communicating verbally. Using visual communication tools is one way to help children with ASD to communicate.
The Picture Exchange Communications System (PECS) is a tool developed in order to help children and adults with little to no verbal communication skills communicate with others. The cards have pictures of the individual's favourite or commonly used items. The individual will present the cards to someone in order to communicate what they want. The card is exchanged for the item that the person is looking for. The PECS communication system was developed in 1984 by Lori Frost and Dr. Andrew Bondy, and is available at a cost. The cards can also be created at home and personalized to include items that the original PECS may not include. Find out more about the PECS by clicking here.
Connectability provides a free Visuals Engine that families can use to create communication cards similar to the PECS cards. The Visuals Engine can be accessed by clicking here.
The Picture Exchange Communications System (PECS) is a tool developed in order to help children and adults with little to no verbal communication skills communicate with others. The cards have pictures of the individual's favourite or commonly used items. The individual will present the cards to someone in order to communicate what they want. The card is exchanged for the item that the person is looking for. The PECS communication system was developed in 1984 by Lori Frost and Dr. Andrew Bondy, and is available at a cost. The cards can also be created at home and personalized to include items that the original PECS may not include. Find out more about the PECS by clicking here.
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| Sample PECS. Image Source |
Connectability provides a free Visuals Engine that families can use to create communication cards similar to the PECS cards. The Visuals Engine can be accessed by clicking here.
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References
National Autism Resources. (2019) The Picture Exchange Communication Systems. https://www.nationalautismresources.com/the-picture-exchange-communication-system-pecs/
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