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This intensive 13-hour interactive workshop is designed to teach educational and caregiver teams the theory and protocol for the Picture Exchange Communication System ® (PECS ®), an evidence-based practice based on Applied Behavior Analysis, typical language development, and B.F. Skinner's Verbal Behavior. The workshop begins with an introduction to creating the most effective learning environment for implementing PECS via The Pyramid Approach to Education®. Included is a discussion of the limitations of teaching other communication modalities (speech, sign, SGD) as an initial communication strategy. Using presenter demonstrations, role-play opportunities, and video examples participants will gain a thorough understanding and hands-on experience of each of the six phases of PECS. Participants will leave the training with the skills necessary to teach spontaneous requesting, picture discrimination, sentence structure, attributes for expanding language, extended vocabulary, responding to questions, and commenting. The workshop concludes with a review of the extensive literature supporting the PECS protocol as an evidence-based practice, tips to teach your learner to accept being told, "No," and information related to transitioning from PECS to other communication modalities, such as speech, tablets with AAC apps, or speech generating devices. For those who wish to successfully teach their learners functional communication (whether you have used PECS for some time or are new to the field), this workshop is an essential part of your development.
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What you will learn

Identify learners who will benefit from PECS

Describe 9 key components of creating effective learning environments using the Pyramid Approach to Education

Explain differences between prerequisites for and long-term outcomes for PECS and other modalities such as speech, sign language, picture pointing, or speech generating devices

Identify strategies to create communication opportunities during routines and functional daily activities

Implement the 6 phases of the PECS protocol

Name strategies for successfully saying, "No!"

Discuss the evidence for PECS and speech development

Examine the criteria for transitioning from PECS to other communication modalities

Workshop Details

Agenda: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Registration Time: 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM
CEUs: 1.3 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate Level; Professional Area) and/or 13.0 BACB CEUs
Presenters and Disclosures: For training-specific presenter information, please select a training date and view the registration page from our Training Schedule. You can view our presenters' financial and non-financial disclosure statements here.

Tuition Includes: The Second Edition PECS Training Manual ($72.00 value), Detailed Handouts with space for note taking, Activity Packet, Certificate of Attendance, Continental Breakfast both days, ASHA and/or BACB CEUs are available. Breakfast not included for remote training. Please Note: Activity Packets will be included for workshops beginning October 29, 2020.
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This intensive 13-hour interactive workshop is designed to teach educational and caregiver teams the theory and protocol for the Picture Exchange Communication System ® (PECS ®), an evidence-based practice based on Applied Behavior Analysis, typical language development, and B.F. Skinner's Verbal Behavior.

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Keynote Speaker: Dr. Cathy Kea

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Recorded sessions will be available for 30 days following the conference.

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50% Discount available for Active Masters- or PhD-level Members who have not attended an annual convention since 2017 and register by Feb 1st! Use Code 50OFF if eligible.**

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**The discounted rate applies to Active level membership and full convention registration only (cannot be combined with early bird discount). Discount will not be offered for onsite registration and does not apply to Short Courses. Discounted registration is not eligible for a refund.

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Presenters: Rachel Madel M.A., CCC-SLP and Chris Bugaj M.A., CCC-SLP
Friday, February 18, 2022
1:00-4:00 PM EST

Cost: $15.00*

Presenter Bios

*Cancellation Policy: If virtual conference is cancelled or rescheduled, refunds will be offered. If participants are unable to attend, no refunds will be offered.

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Presenters: Rachel Madel M.A., CCC-SLP and Chris Bugaj M.A., CCC-SLP Friday, February 18, 2022 1:00-4:00 PM EST Cost: $15.00* Presenter Bios *Cancellation Policy: If virtual conference is cancelled or rescheduled, refunds will be offered. If participants are unable to attend, no refunds will be offered.

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ATIA 2022 Where the Assistive Technology Community Meets to Network, Learn and Share Over the past 22 years, ATIA has been a community gathering for assistive technology practitioners, teachers, parents and caregivers, persons with disabilities and more to learn, network and share on the best in assistive technology.