Picture Exchange Communication System Course
This course equips educators and therapists with essential skills to implement the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) effectively, focusing on Phases I-II to foster independent communication in children with autism and developmental delays. Participants will learn to design customized materials, conduct therapy sessions, collect data, and collaborate with families for sustained progress.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
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 advance from basic requesting to more independent, functional communication.
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Develop skills
- Implement PECS Phase I–II: conduct structured, evidence-based therapy sessions.
- Design PECS materials: create child-specific symbols, books, and starter vocabulary.
- Collect and graph PECS data: track exchanges, prompts, and behavior changes.
- Coach families and teams: provide clear PECS training, guides, and feedback.
- Troubleshoot PECS plans: adapt goals, manage refusals, and sustain progress.
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