Picture Exchange Communication System Course
This course equips participants with essential skills to implement the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) effectively, focusing on Phases I-II to foster independent communication in children. Through practical training, learners will assess needs, create customized materials, conduct sessions, monitor progress with data, and provide support to families and teams while addressing common challenges.

4 to 360h flexible workload
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What will I learn?
The Picture Exchange Communication System Course provides clear, practical steps to assess communication needs, design personalized PECS materials, and teach Phase I–II exchanges with robust data collection. Learn how to monitor progress, adjust instruction, support families and teams, and troubleshoot challenges so children move from basic requesting toward more independent, functional communication.
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Develop skills
- Implement PECS Phase I–II: run structured, evidence-based therapy sessions.
- Design PECS materials: create child-specific symbols, books, and starter vocab.
- Collect and graph PECS data: track exchanges, prompts, and behaviour change.
- Coach families and teams: deliver clear PECS training, guides, and feedback.
- Troubleshoot PECS plans: adapt goals, manage refusal, and sustain progress.
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