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    Introduction to PECS

    An introduction to PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System).

    An introduction to PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System).

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    How PECS is used.

    A quick overview of the benefits of PECS.

    A quick overview of the benefits of PECS.

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    Selecting the right motivators: food, toys and sensory object.

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    For pupils to communicate, they need a means, a reason and an opportunity. This video explains how to choose the right food, toy and sensory object motivators which will give them the reason to communicate during their subsequent PECS sessions.

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    Prior to an assessment - speaking with parents.

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    Parents know the child best, so speak with them before trying to identify motivators - they will likely be able to suggest just the things that interest and motivate their child. Remember: you are seeking the things that motivate the child - not you!

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    Isolating a motivating object.

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    The best motivating items are those that expend themselves after the exchange. This video explains what I mean by this and why it s a good thing.

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    Isolating a motivator (2).

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    It's vital at PECS stage 1 and 2 that only one motivator is used at a time. This video explains more.

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    Selecting the most helpful motivator.

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    At our school we have both the word and symbol/photo on the corresponding card. This is why.

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    Making sure that the motivators are visible and available.

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    The instant exchange is vital at PECS stages 1-4. Therefore, it is vital that the motivator is not only visible and available, but deliverable too. This video explains in more detail.

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    Transferring the motivator into a clear container.

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    The way you display the motivator is important. Tailor it to the child's needs. This video explains how.

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    How PECS evolves over the 6 stages

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    There is a clear progression across PECS. This is a quick overview of the stages of progression.

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    Using an extra adult to begin with

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    This video shows how PECS is introduced to a child for the first time. The extra adult is vital in helping to guide the child's hand, which aids understanding.

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    Using the phrase - my turn

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    Once the basic understanding of the process has been learned by the child, the second adult is no longer needed and the process of repetition can begin to embed understanding further. This video shows how to repeatedly exchange the item and card.

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    Using distance as a key progression in PECs.

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    PECS is all about small steps of progression. Increasing the distance between yourself and the child is a significant progression set and will take lots of time and repetition to embed.

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    Using persistence as a key element to make progress.

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    Repetition and persistence is vital for the child to make progress in PECS.

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    Review of PECs at stage 2. Distance and persistence.

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    Making decisions about the child's progress and adjusting my expectations accordingly. Progress is never going to be in a straight line. There will inevitably be times when we have to go reduce our expectations of what's achievable in a session, or even go back and repeat earlier stages.

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    Identifying best times/places and most suitable adults.

    A quick overview of how we ensure the most suitable time, location and more »

    A quick overview of how we ensure the most suitable time, location and adults are in place to support the PECS work.

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    Summarising the 4 key areas.

    Here's a recap of the key areas covered in this video series.

    Here's a recap of the key areas covered in this video series.

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    Be spontaneous in looking for opportunities to use PECs.

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    There can be unplanned opportunities that become apparent during the day. Remember though, it's essential that the motivator is in place and readily available for exchange, just as in a planned session.

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