NDLI: An Application of the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) with Children with Autism and a Visually Impaired Therapist

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Author	Charlop, Marjorie H. Malmberg, Debra Berry Berquist, Kari L.
Copyright Year	2008
Abstract	The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) (Bondy and Frost, Focus on Autistic Behavior 9:1–19, 1994) is a visually-based alternative and augmentative communication system that is considered appropriate for many special populations. However, a variety of challenged populations, such as people with visual impairments, would initially be considered unable to communicate with PECS users. In the present study, a multiple baseline reversal design across children was used to explore the viability of a Braille-modified PECS system for use between a visually impaired therapist and three children with autism. The PECS cards were slightly modified with the addition of Braille labels so that the visually impaired therapist would be able to understand and respond to the requests of the children with autism. Results indicated that the addition of Braille labels allowed children with autism and the visually impaired therapist to communicate with each other using PECS. In addition, children had ancillary decreases in problem behaviors during work sessions with the Braille-modified PECS. This study demonstrated the versatility of PECS and its potential for use with non-sighted populations, increasing opportunities of visually impaired persons in the job market.
Starting Page	509
Ending Page	525
Page Count	17
File Format	PDF
ISSN	1056263X
Journal	Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities
Volume Number	20
Issue Number	6
e-ISSN	15733580
Language	English
Publisher	Springer US
Publisher Date	2008-06-19
Publisher Place	Boston
Access Restriction	One Nation One Subscription (ONOS)
Subject Keyword	Visual impairment Autism PECS Braille Pediatrics Public Health/Gesundheitswesen Child & School Psychology
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Developmental and Educational Psychology Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation

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