PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System)

PECS is an evidence-based augmentative and alternative...

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From ~$49 (starter kits); training workshops vary in cost Hardware

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What it does

PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) is an evidence-based augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) method designed to help non-verbal or minimally verbal individuals initiate and express themselves through the exchange of picture cards.

Who it's for

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Non-verbal or minimally verbal individuals with autism or developmental disabilities who need a structured, low-tech way to initiate and build functional communication skills.

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Price: From ~$49 (starter kits); training workshops vary in cost

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Price

From ~$49 (starter kits); training workshops vary in cost

Free option

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Real-world insights

How people use this tool in daily life

non-verbal communication in school

Worked well

Requires trained facilitators and consistent implementation across settings.

“My daughter started exchanging pictures at 3 and by 5 was stringing three-picture sentences. PECS was our foundation.”

Who this helps

Helpful for

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)Developmental DisabilitiesNon-verbal or Minimally Verbal CommunicationGlobal Developmental DelayIntellectual DisabilityCerebral PalsySpeech and Language Disorders

Activities supported

Requesting items and activitiesAnswering questionsCommenting and labellingBuilding sentence structureFunctional communication trainingClassroom learningHome communication