A pilot evaluation study of the picture exchange communication system (PECS) for children with autistic spectrum disorders

Autism

Volumn 7, Issue 3, 2003, Pages 297-320

  Magiati, Iliana ^a   Howlin, Patricia ^a  

^a ST GEORGE'S UNIVERSITY OF LONDON   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Children with ASDs; Communication; Picture Exchange Communication System; Teacher training

Indexed keywords

ADAPTIVE BEHAVIOR; ARTICLE; AUDIOVISUAL EQUIPMENT; AUTISM; CHILD; CLINICAL ARTICLE; CONTROLLED STUDY; FEMALE; HEALTH PROGRAM; HUMAN; INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION; LINGUISTICS; MALE; METHODOLOGY; PILOT STUDY; PRIORITY JOURNAL; TEACHER; TEACHING; TRAINING; WORKSHOP;

AUTISTIC DISORDER; CHILD; CHILD, PRESCHOOL; FEMALE; HUMANS; INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS; INTERVENTION STUDIES; MALE; NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION; PROFESSIONAL-PATIENT RELATIONS; SYMBOLISM;

EID: 0041852940     PISSN: 13623613     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/13623613030073006     Document Type: Article

References (27)

1. AMERICAN PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATION (1994) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 3rd edn (DSM-III). Washington, DC: APA.
2. BAKER, S. (2000) 'Learning through Pictures', Communication spring: 15-17. London: National Autistic Society.
3. BAKER, S. & WEBB, T. (1999) 'PECS: The Development of the Picture Exchange Communication System in the UK: Sharing the Excitement', paper presented at the DNA Day-to-Day Living: Research and Real life Conference, St George's Hospital Medical School, London, 10-11 June.
4. BERUMENT, S.K., RUTTER, M., LORD, C., PICKLES, A. & BAILEY, A. (1999) 'Autism Screening Questionnaire: Diagnostic Validity', British Journal of Psychiatry 175: 444-51.
5. BONDY, A.S. & FROST, L.A. (1993) 'Hands Across the Water: A Report on the Application of the Picture Exchange Communication System in Peru', The Behavior Analyst 16: 123-8.
6. BONDY, A.S. & FROST, L.A. (1994a) PECS: The Picture Exchange Communication System Training Manual. Cherry Hill, NJ: Pyramid Educational Consultants, Inc.
7. BONDY, A.S. & FROST, L.A. (1994b) 'The Delaware Autistic Program', in S.L. HARRIS & J.S. HANDLEMAN (eds) Preschool Education Programs for Children with Autism, pp. 37-54. Austin, TX: Pro-Ed.
8. BONDY, A.S. & FROST, L.A. (1994c) 'The Picture Exchange Communication System', Focus on Autistic Behavior 9 (3): 1-19.
9. BONDY, A.S. & FROST, L.A. (1998) 'The Picture Exchange Communication System', Seminars in Speech and Language 19 (4): 373-89.
10. DEWART, H. & SUMMERS, S. (1988) The Pragmatics Profile of Early Communication Skills. Windsor: NFER-Nelson.
11. DURAND, V.M. (2001) 'Functional Communication Training: A Contemporary Behavior Analytic Intervention for Problem Behavior', Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disorders 16 (2): 110-19.
12. DURAND, V.M. & CARR, E.G. (1991) 'Functional Communication Training to Reduce Challenging Behavior: Maintenance and Application in New Settings', Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis 24: 251-64.
13. HOWLIN, P. (1998) Treating Children with Autism and Asperger Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals. Chichester: Wiley.
14. KNOWLES, W. & MASIDLOVER, M. (1979) The Derbyshire Detailed Test of Comprehension. Derby: Derbyshire County Council.
15. KOEGEL, R.L. & KOEGEL, L.K. (1995) Teaching Children with Autism: Strategies for Initiating Positive Interactions and Improving Learning Opportunities. Baltimore, MD: Brookes.
16. LORD, C. & PAUL, R. (1997) 'Language and Communication in Autism', in D. COHEN & F. VOLKMAR (eds) Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders, 2nd edn, pp. 195-225. New York: Wiley.
17. LORD, C., RUTTER, M. & LE COUTEUR, A. (1994) 'Autistic Diagnostic Interview-Revised: A Revised Version of a Diagnostic Interview for Caregivers of Individuals with Possible Pervasive Developmental Disorders', Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders 24: 659-86.
18. PRIZANT, B.M. & RUBIN, E. (1999) 'Contemporary Issues in Interventions for Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Commentary', Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps 24: 199-208.
19. RIMLAND, B. (2000) Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklist (ATEC). CA: Autism Research Institute.
20. SCHOPLER, E. (1997) 'Implementation of TEACCH Philosophy', in D.J. COHEN & F.R. VOLKMAR (eds) Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders, 2nd edn. New York: Wiley.
21. SCHULER, A., PRIZANT, B. & WETHERBY, A. (1997) 'Enhancing Language and Communication Development', in D. COHEN & F. VOLKMAR (eds) Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders, 2nd edn, pp. 539-71. New York: Wiley.
22. SCHWARTZ, I. S., GARFINKLE, A.N. & BAUER, J. (1998) 'The Picture Exchange Communication System: Communicative Outcomes for Young Children with Disabilities', Topics in Early Childhood Special Education 18: 144-59.
23. SPARROW, S., BALLA, D. & CICCHETTI, D. (1984) Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales. Circle Pines, MN: American Guidance Service.
24. WEBB, T. (1999) 'Look Who's Talking', Special Children April/May: 31-3.
25. WEBB, T. (2000) 'Can Children with Autism and Severe Learning Disabilities Be Taught to Communicate Spontaneously and Effectively Using the Picture Exchange Communication System?', Good Autism Practice Journal 1: 29-41.
26. WEITZ, C., DEXTER, M. & MOORE, J. (1997) 'AAC and Children with Developmental Disabilities', in S. GLENNEN & D. DECOSTE (eds) Handbook of Augmentative and Alternative Communication pp. 395-431. San Diego, CA: Singular.
27. WETHERBY, A. & PRIZANT, B. (1989) 'The Expression of Communicative Intent: Assessment Guidelines', Seminars in Speech and Language 10: 77-91.