Feb 1, 2019 · Learn how to implement PECS phase 3 (Picture Exchange Communication System) picture discrimination. Get ideas for preferred and non preferred items to use.

In Phase 3, the learner must discriminate and choose from one or more pictures/symbols during communicative exchanges. The following steps are included in this phase.

Phase III: Picture Discrimination : Initially, the learner is taught to discriminate between a picture of a highly preferred item and a non-preferred item (Phase IIIA). Next, the learner is taught to discriminate among multiple pictures of items they want and need (Phase IIIB).

Dec 6, 2024 · When working on PECS Phase IIIA, Picture Discrimination, PECS users often fit into one of these categories: PECS users who know pictures prior to beginning PECS. Woohoo! This is great. Further assess picture knowledge by implementing Phases IIIA and IIIB. Best to assess, not guess!

A communication book should be used during this phase; Phase 3: Picture Discrimination. The student first needs to go to a communication book and select the picture of the desired item from a few different pictures. Then, he or she should go …

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

Mar 5, 2025 · Phase 3 of PECS emphasizes discrimination and generalization skills. Individuals learn to differentiate between various PECS symbols and use them appropriately in different environments or with different people.

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

Phase 3 of PECS. Phase 3 of teaching PECS is about being able to discriminate between different picture icons. The goal is to teach your child to select between multiple pictures.

Jan 30, 2024 · Phase 3: Picture Discrimination- Once a child is able to clearly choose the picture during exchanges, you can begin to place a distractor in front of the child. A distractor is another picture of an item that is not the desired item next to a picture of the desired item.