Children's Services Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
This course has been created for anyone involved in looking after and supporting older children and young people who have impaired communication
Description
Course Content
With the right knowledge and attitude anyone can implement Picture Exchange Communication Systems (PECS) effectively. This course shows you the skills and knowledge needed to feel confident using PECS and to be able to help others to use PECS.
The course covers:
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Understanding Augmentative and Alternative Communication
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Understand what a PECS is
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Knowing who can benefit from PECS
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How to create and implement a PECS
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Strategies for successfully saying No
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Myth-busting; correcting misconceptions about PECS
Booking Details
Delegates: Up to 12
Assessment: Ongoing observation and end of session activity. Each delegate will receive a Certificate of Attendance.
Cost: Competitively priced and details are available upon request.
Requirements: In order to gain the most out of the sessions, we request that the delegates remain on the course throughout and, where possible, a quiet area be allocated to save distraction.
This course is designed for personal development. It does not provide a regulated qualification.