Effects of the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) on Maladaptive Behavior in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD): A Review of the Literature
Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals
Battaglia, D., & McDonald, M. E. (2015).
Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, 1-13.
This systematic review investigates the use of Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) to increase communication and decrease maladaptive behavior in individuals on the autism spectrum.
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Between 1994 and 2012
Single-subject research design studies
9
Results indicated that the use of Picture Exchange System (PECS) increased communication and decreased maladaptive behaviors in children on the autism spectrum. These findings suggest that PECS may be an effective functional communication approach.
