A Pilot Evaluation Study of the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) for Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders.

Magiati, Iliana; Howlin, Patricia

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ERIC Number: EJ674710

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Publication Date: 2003

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A Pilot Evaluation Study of the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) for Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders.

Magiati, Iliana; Howlin, Patricia

Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, v7 n3 p297-320 Sep 2003

A study evaluated the effects of training 47 teachers of children with autism in the use of the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS). Following training, significant, rapid increases were recorded in the level of PECS attained by the students (n=34), in students' PECS vocabulary, and in students' use of PECS. (Contains references.) (CR)

Descriptors: Autism, Communication Skills, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries, Inservice Teacher Education, Interpersonal Communication, Knowledge Base for Teaching, Pictorial Stimuli, Professional Development, Program Effectiveness, Vocabulary Development

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom (England)

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