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PECS Cards (Picture Exchange Communication System)

PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) cards are a visual communication tool designed to help individuals with speech and language difficulties express their needs and thoughts. They consist of small, durable picture symbols representing objects, actions, emotions, and common phrases. These cards are often used in structured communication exchanges, where a child selects and hands a specific card to a communication partner (e.g., teacher, caregiver) to request an item or convey a message.

Key Features of PECS Cards:

✅ Visual Representation – Uses images, symbols, or photos to support communication.
✅ Exchange-Based System – Encourages the user to initiate communication by handing over a card.
✅ Step-by-Step Learning – Follows a structured teaching approach, starting with simple exchanges and advancing to sentence-building.
✅ Enhances Independence – Helps non-verbal or minimally verbal individuals express themselves.
✅ Used Across Settings – Can be utilized at home, school, therapy, and in social settings.

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What is PECS?

PECS is a commonly used acronym for the Picture Exchange Communication System, a form of augmentive and alternative communication. PECS is used to teach individuals with autism and special needs to initiate functional communication primarily through picture symbols.
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My PECS is your #1 source to free professional PECS cards and images. Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) is designed to teach functional communication for children with autism and other special needs.

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ASL (American Sign Language) is a complete, visual-gestural language used primarily by Deaf and hard-of-hearing communities in North America. It relies on hand movements, facial expressions, and body language to convey meaning. Unlike spoken languages, ASL has its own unique grammar, syntax, and structure, making it a distinct language rather than a direct translation of English.

Key Features of ASL:

✅ Visual-Spatial Language – Uses handshapes, movements, and facial expressions to communicate.
✅ Unique Grammar & Structure – Does not follow English word order but has its own syntax.
✅ Facial Expressions & Body Language – Essential for tone, emotion, and grammatical meaning.
✅ Widely Used – Primarily used in the U.S. and parts of Canada by the Deaf community, interpreters, and educators.
✅ Supports Communication – Helps individuals with hearing impairments express themselves and interact with others.

ASL is valuable for children with hearing impairments, like Hannah, as it provides a way to communicate effectively with teachers, peers, and family members. Would you like to include an ASL learning component in Hannah’s resource kit?

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ASL - American Sign Language: free, self-study sign language lessons including an ASL dictionary, signing videos, a printable sign language alphabet chart (fingerspelling), Deaf Culture study materials, and resources to help you learn sign language. Good for homeschool sign language classes, parents (baby signing), interpreters, and people who just want to learn fun ASL phrases like hello, thank you, I love you, etc.

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1. The Bob Rumball Canadian Centre of Excellence for the Deaf

Offers speech therapy, ASL classes, and support services for families.
📍 2395 Bayview Ave, Toronto, ON
📞 (416) 449-9651
🌐 www.bobrumball.org

2. Silent Voice Canada

Provides family support, ASL classes, and community programs for deaf and hard-of-hearing children and their families.
📍 60 St. Clair Ave E, Suite 400, Toronto, ON
📞 (416) 463-1104
🌐 www.silentvoice.ca

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Hanen Centre (Supports parents in promoting language development)
🌐 www.hanen.org

Toronto Public Library – Ready for Reading Program (Free early literacy programs)
🌐 www.tpl.ca

Cantonese & English Speech Therapy Services:

Speech-Language & Audiology Canada (SAC): 🌐 www.sac-oac.ca

Local Private Speech Therapy Services: Check with a family doctor for referrals.

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Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities (ACSD)
Provides financial support for medical and therapy costs.
📞 1-866-821-7770
🌐 www.ontario.ca

Chinese Family Services of Ontario
Culturally sensitive counseling, settlement support, and parenting workshops.
📍 3330 Midland Ave #229, Scarborough, ON
📞 (416) 979-8299
🌐 www.chinesefamilyso.com

Newcomer Services – Toronto Settlement Agencies
Help with housing, childcare, and language classes.
🌐 www.settlement.org

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