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definition of picture exchange communication system (PECS): A form of alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) that uses pictures instead of words to help children communicate. PECS was designed especially for children with autism who have delays in speech development.
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References

  1. Bondy, A.S., and L. Frost. 1994. "The Picture Exchange Communication System." Focus on Autistic Behavior 9(3):1-19.
  2. Bondy, A.S. 2001. "PECS: Potential Benefits and Risks." The Behavior Analyst Today 2:127-132.
  3. Mirenda, P. 2001. "Autism, Augmentative Communication, and Assistive Technology: What Do We Really Know?" Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities 16(3):141-151.
  4. Bondy, A.S., and L. Frost. 2001. "The Picture Exchange Communication System." Behav Modif. 25(5):725-744.
  5. Charlop-Christy, M.H., et al. 2002. "Using the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) With Children With Autism: Assessment of PECS Acquisition, Speech, Social-Communicative Behavior, and Problem Behavior." J Appl Behav Anal. 35(3):213-231.
  6. Schwartz, I.S., et al. 1998. "The Picture Exchange Communication System: Communicative Outcomes for Young Children with Disabilities." Topics in Early Childhood Special Education 18(3):144-159.
  7. Ganz, J.B., and R.L. Simpson. 2004. "Effects On Communicative Requesting And Speech Development Of The Picture Exchange Communication System In Children With Characteristics Of Autism." J Autism Dev Disord. 34(4):395-409.
  8. Tien, K. 2008. "Effectiveness of the Picture Exchange Communication System as a Functional Communication Intervention for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Practice-Based Research Synthesis." Education & Training in Developmental Disabilities. 43(1):61-76.
  9. Howlin P., et al. 2007. "The Effectiveness of Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) Training for Teachers of Children with Autism: A Pragmatic, Group Randomised Controlled Trial." J Child Psychol Psychiatry 48(5):473-481.
  10. Yoder, P., and W.L. Stone. 2006. "A Randomized Comparison of the Effect of Two Prelinguistic Communication Interventions On The Acquisition of Spoken Communication In Preschoolers With ASD." J Speech Lang Hear Res. 49(4):698-711.

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Synonyms for picture exchange communication system (PECS) include: PEC, PECS, picture - PECS, picture board, picture cue, picture exchange communicat, picture exchange communication, Picture exchange communication system, Picture exchange communication systems, picture symbols
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