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Ostryn, Cheryl; Wolfe, Pamela S.; Rusch, Frank R. – Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities (RPSD), 2008
Research related to the use of the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) with individuals having autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) was examined using a communication competence paradigm detailed by J. C. Light (1988, 1989, 2003). Communication components were operationalized based on skills identified in ASD research. A review was conducted…
Descriptors: Models, Autism, Interpersonal Communication, Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Rosales, Rocio; Stone, Karen; Rehfeldt, Ruth Anne – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 2009
The effectiveness of a behavioral skills training (BST) package to teach the implementation of the first three phases of the picture exchange communication system (PECS) was evaluated with 3 adults who had no history teaching any functional communication system. A multiple baseline design across participants was used to evaluate the effectiveness…
Descriptors: Developmental Disabilities, Behavior Modification, Skill Development, Pictorial Stimuli
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Schlosser, Ralf W.; Koul, Rajinder; Costello, John – Journal of Communication Disorders, 2007
Evidence-based practice (EBP) is increasingly being advocated as the preferred approach to practice in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). The EBP process involves multiple steps. The asking of a well-built question is the first step in the quest for answers. At the same time it is also often the first stumbling block for…
Descriptors: Intervention, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Questioning Techniques, Alternative Assessment