A Picture's Worth :

Synopsis

The book that thousands of families, therapists, and educators worldwide have relied on to help children and adults with autism become effective communicators is now available in an updated, second edition. A Picture's Worth covers visual communication strategiesùpicture symbols, gestures, signing, and electronic devicesùwith an emphasis on PECS. PECSùPicture Exchange Communication Systemùis a groundbreaking visual communication method created by the authors in which an individual with delayed or no speech uses a picture to express his needs or desires. Evidence-based, low-tech, portable, and easy-to-use, PECS is immediately useful in teaching functional communication skills at home, school, and within the community. And, as this edition's latest cited research proves, PECS does not interfere with speech development, and for some people may actually stimulate verbal communication. With PECS, children and adults can make requests and comments, engage with others, and build communication skills (vocabulary, syntax, receptive & expressive language). This new edition helps to determine who should use PECS, provides troubleshooting advice, and explains how to choose challenging behaviors to eliminate. It includes a discussion of the latest technological platforms (iPad, iPodTouch) for using visual communication strategies. The abundant case studies, accompanying photos, and set of introductory PECS lessons in A Picture's Worth will further readers' understanding of PECS and other visual communication strategies. Book jacket.