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This 2 day workshop is the basic accredited training in Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS). Benefits of PECS training: increases skills and independence with a functional communication system; reduces inappropriate behaviours by reinforcing requests and positive communication; teach your student/child to initiate communication and develop social communication skills; see how it works with live demonstrations, video examples and opportunity for practice; parents: become a leader in your child’s education; professionals: gain valuable skills and learn how to implement PECS effectively in your environment; learn the ‘whys’ behind the practice to enable problem-solving; and gain inspiration – learn practical tips and have questions answered from our specialist consultants. What you will learn: everything you need to know to begin successfully implementing PECS; the theoretical background, including how to develop effective educational environments; a review of visual strategies useful for communication; the six phases of PECS, where to start and when to move on; strategies for motivating your child/student to communicate; how to move from a single picture exchange to sentences; how to teach picture discrimination with two or more pictures; and the criteria for transitioning from PECS to other communication modalities. Learning first-hand will teach you how to move through this structured approach and avoid misunderstandings which can prevent progress.