About this course
This course equips support professionals, educators, therapists, and staff with the knowledge and practical skills to distinguish, implement, and maintain effective PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) and visual supports. Learners will explore the differences between PECS and general visual supports, understand their benefits, apply best practices, avoid common pitfalls, and adapt strategies to individual needs.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Differentiate between PECS and general visual supports
- Describe the core phases and teaching procedures of PECS
- Identify types and purposes of visual supports in daily routines
- Apply best practices for designing, updating, and using visual supports
- Recognize and avoid common implementation errors
- Adapt visual supports to match individual learner needs
- Document and monitor the use and effectiveness of visual supports