The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS): What Do the Data Say?
Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities
Sulzer-Azaroff, B., Hoffman, A. O., et al. (2009).
Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 24(2), 89-103.
This review investigates the effect of the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) on communication skills in individuals with communication impairments. While age and diagnosis of participants was not limited, the review primarily includes children on the autism spectrum.
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<div>Learning to use the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) showed an association with increased speaking and social initiations in individuals.</div>
<div>The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) showed promise for enabling nonspeaking individuals to functionally communicate with a variety of communication partners, including individuals who speak more than one language.</div>
