Training Education Professionals to Use the Picture Exchange Communication System: a Review of the Literature

The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) is a popular augmentative and alternative communication strategy. Like many communication interventions, the successful use of PECS is dependent on the skills of the communication partner. This article provides a systematic review of the published res...

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Published in:Behavior analysis in practice 2019-09, Vol.12 (3), p.667-676
Main Authors: McCoy, Ashley, McNaughton, David
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Autism
Behavior
Behavioral Science and Psychology
Communications systems
Discussion and Review Paper
Education
Feedback
Intervention
Performance evaluation
Psychology
Skills
Speeches
Systematic review
Teaching
Training
Variables
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Summary:The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) is a popular augmentative and alternative communication strategy. Like many communication interventions, the successful use of PECS is dependent on the skills of the communication partner. This article provides a systematic review of the published research on teaching education professionals (EPs) to use PECS. Training of EPs was usually conducted during individual or small group sessions and included a description of the PECS strategy, practice on implementation of PECS, and feedback on performance. Instructional activities typically resulted in an immediate increase in the quality and/or quantity of PECS opportunities provided by the EP; however, mixed findings are reported for maintenance and generalization. Implications for future research and practice are discussed.
ISSN:1998-1929
2196-8934
DOI:10.1007/s40617-018-00296-4