A review and analysis of the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) for individuals with autism spectrum disorders using a paradigm of communication competence

Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities

Volumn 33, Issue 1-2, 2008, Pages 13-24

  Ostryn, Cheryl ^a   Wolfe, Pamela S ^a   Rusch, Frank R ^a  

^a PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

AAC; Autism; Picture Exchange Communication System

Indexed keywords

EID: 73549090087     PISSN: 15407969     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2511/rpsd.33.1-2.13     Document Type: Review

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