PECS training involves the following phases and steps. Phase 1: Teaching the Physically Assisted Exchange . The focus of Phase 1 is on teaching learners with ASD how to look at, reach for, pick up, and hand the picture/symbol to a communication partner. The following steps are included in this phase. Step 1

PECS consists of six phases. It begins by teaching an individual to give a single picture of a desired item to a “communicative partner”, who immediately honors the exchange as a request. The system goes on to teach discrimination of pictures and how to …

What is the Picture Exchange Communication System /PECS? What are the PECS Phases? The difference between PECS & Visual Aids? Learn how to implement phase 1

Phase I: “How” to Communicate-Teach Spontaneous Requests A learner is taught to pick up-reach-release a picture of a highly preferred item into the hand of a communication partner. Two people are used during this phase.

Phase 1: Learning How to Communicate. This begins with the student seeing the the desired object. Then he or she will pick up the picture of the object and turn to the communication partner. Finally, he or she will hand the picture to their partner. There should be no verbal prompting used.

Phase I of PECs training is about teaching the child the foundational skill of exchanging a picture to communicate a request. This process involves a communicative partner and a helper, working together to guide the child through each step.

PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) Phase One You will need: • To complete a motivator checklist – identify at least 5 POLE (Person, Object, Location, Event) motivators • two people o person 1 – person holding the desired motivator (communication partner) o person 2 – person sat behind the student (physical prompter)

What are PECS? PECS stands for Picture Exchange Communication System. PECS is a systematic way to teach a child how to communicate with someone else by handing them a picture of what they want. This program was originally designed for children with autism but can be used for other non-speaking children

Phase 1: How to Communicate. The first phase is all about teaching your child the basic concept of communication through pictures. Here’s how to get started: Identify Motivators: Start with items or activities your child loves. This could be a favorite snack, toy, or activity. Create Picture Cards: Make picture cards for these motivators ...

The document outlines guidelines for implementing PECS - Phase I which involves teaching learners to exchange a picture symbol for a desired item. It describes 5 steps of the process and guidelines for the communicative partner and physical prompter.