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Comparison of PECS and the Use of VOCA: A Replication Beck, A.; Stoner, J.; Bock, S.; Parton, T. , Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities, Volume 43, Issue 2, p.198-216, (2008) Layperson Summary
Effectiveness of the Picture Exchange Communication System as a Functional Communication Intervention for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Practice-Based Research Synthesis Tien, K. , Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities, Volume 43, Issue 1, p.61-76, (2008) Layperson Summary

Hearts Abroad Takes Therapy from Colorado to Cozumel

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Hearts Abroad, based in Colorado, was founded by the parents of a child with autism. Based on their success with early interventions, picture exchange communication systems (PECS), and therapies that

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The Impact of Picture Exchange Communication System on Requesting and Speech Development in Preschoolers with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Similar Characteristics Ganz, J.; Simpson, R.; Corbin-Newsome, J. , Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, Volume 2, p.157-169, (2008) Layperson Summary
Training Instructional Skills with Paraprofessional Service Providers at a Community-Based Habilitation Setting Wood, A.; Luiselli, J.; Harchik, A. , Behavior Modification, Volume 31, Issue 6, p.847-855, (2007) Layperson Summary

One Size Does Not Fit All in Autism Therapies

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A mom and a therapist in Malaysia find that one size fits all autism therapy doesn't work.

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Functional Communication and Other Concomitant Behavior Change Following PECS Training: A Case Study Anderson, A.; Moore, D. , Behavior Change, Volume 24, Issue 3, p.173-181, (2007) Layperson Summary

One-on-One Therapy Provides Added Insights

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A growing number of paraeducators are working one-on-one with children with autism.

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The Effectiveness of Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) Training for Teachers of Children with Autism: A Pragmatic, Group Randomised Controlled Trial Howlin, P.; Gordon, R.; Pasco, G.; Wade, A.; Charman, T. , Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, Volume 48, Issue 5, p.473-481, (2007) Layperson Summary
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