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Developed by: Andrew S. Bondy, Ph.D. & Lori Frost, M.S., CCC/SLP
Currently Sechuduled Workshops
| Dates | Location | City/State | Early Registration | Registration Deadline | | 04.17.2008 - 04.18.2008 | Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites London - 864 Exeter Road | London,Ontario | 03.06.2008 | 04.16.2008 | | 04.29.2008 - 04.30.2008 | Delta Bessborough Hotel - 601 Spadina Crescent East | Saskatoon,Saskatchewan | 03.18.2008 | 04.28.2008 | | 06.09.2008 - 06.10.2008 | Holiday Inn Select Halifax Centre - 1980 Robie Street | Halifax,Nova Scotia | 04.28.2008 | 06.08.2008 | | 06.12.2008 - 06.13.2008 | Holiday Inn Calgary Airport - 1250 McKinnon Drive NE | Calgary,Alberta | 05.05.2008 | 06.11.2008 |
This intense two-day training is designed to teach participants to appropriately implement the Picture Exchange Communication System. It begins with an overview of the Pyramid Approach to Education to explore the key components of designing effective educational environments. A historical overview of language training programs used with non-verbal individuals is discussed along with how to set the stage for an abundance of communication opportunities. Participants will learn how to implement the six Phases of PECS, including attributes, through presenter demonstrations, video examples and role-play opportunities. Participants will leave the workshop with a fundamental understanding of how to implement PECS with individuals with autism, related developmental disabilities, and/or limited communication skills.
What You'll Learn:
- The key Pyramid components to designing effective educational environments
- Strategies to create an abundance of opportunities for communication
- How to discuss in detail the Picture Exchange Communication System and its relationship to traditional training programs
- How to implement all six Phases of PECS with target individuals using a behavior analytic orientation
- The criteria for transitioning from PECS to other communication modalities
Agenda: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Registration Time: 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM
Tuition includes: The Second Edition PECS Training Manual • Detailed Handouts with space for notetaking • Certificate of Attendance • Continental Breakfast both days
Two-Day PECS Training Workshop Pricing (including GST):
Early registration: Professional $400 - Parent/Student $350
After early registration deadline: Professional $450 - Parent/Student $400 |
