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This intensive two-day training is designed to teach participants the theory behind the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) and the protocols for how to appropriately implement the six phases of PECS. This is a Montana Autism Education Project sponsored training. The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) is used to rapidly teach communication skills to those with limited functional speech.  PECS promotes communication within a social context, without lengthy prerequisite training.  Training in PECS begins by teaching a spontaneous request and goes on to teach additional communicative functions such as responding to questions and commenting.  An added attraction for preschool children with autism and related disabilities is the high proportion of children who acquire independent speech.  Participants will learn how to implement the six phases of PECS, plus attributes, through presenter demonstrations, video examples and role-play opportunities.  Participants will leave the workshop with an understanding of how to implement PECS with individuals with autism, related developmental disabilities, and/or limited communication skills.  What You Will Learn: The key Pyramid components to designing effective educational environments Strategies to create an abundance of opportunities for communication The relationship between PECS and traditional communication training approaches How to implement all six phases of PECS with target individuals using a behavior analytic orientation The criteria for transitioning from PECS to other communication modalities When/Where:
Billings - 06/07/2012 - 06/08/2

Click here to register for this training What: This intensive two-day training is designed to teach participants the theory behind the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) and the protocols for how to appropriately implement the six phases of PECS. The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) is used to rapidly teach communication skills to those with limited functional speech.  PECS promotes communication within a social context, without lengthy prerequisite training.  Training in PECS begins by teaching a spontaneous request and goes on to teach additional communicative functions such as responding to questions and commenting.  When:
August 20-21, 2012, 2012
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Where:
Wingate Hotel
5252 Airway Blvd
Missoula, MT Target Audience Teachers Classroom assistants Occupational Therapists Speech Language Pathologists Parents What Will You Learn: The key Pyramid components to designing effective educational environments Strategies to create an abundance of opportunities for communication The relationship between PECS and traditional communication training approaches How to implement all six phases of PECS with target individuals using a behavior analytic orientation The criteria for transitioning from PECS to other communication modalities. Cost:
$100

Click here to download registration to Advanced PECS What:
This interactive workshop is perfect for professionals and/or parents who have previously attended the PECS Basic Training and want to address specific PECS implementation challenges and expand the use of PECS across a wide range of activities and setting.  Pyramid's skilled instructor will lead group discussions and video analyses regarding practical and resourceful solutions, and innovative problem solving strategies for complex PECS implementation situations.  The workshop will further provide practical ideas for advance lessons in expanding the learners' language and communication within functional activities, and essential tools in identifying communication opportunities across the day.  Participants will leave the training with innovative and creative ideas on how to successfully problem solve PECS implementation and how to take PECS to the next level When/Where:
October 18-19, 2012
Willson Board Room
Willson School
404 West Main Street
Bozeman, MT Target Audience: Teachers Classroom assistants Occupational Therapists Speech Language Pathologists Parents Contact:
Registration Information call:
Dorothy at (406) 227-7322
General information call:
Denielle at (406) 587-4970  

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What:
This intensive two-day training is designed to teach participants the theory behind the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) and the protocols for how to appropriately implement the six phases of PECS. The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) is used to rapidly teach communication skills to those with limited functional speech. PECS promotes communication within a social context, without lengthy prerequisite training. Training in PECS begins by teaching a spontaneous request and goes on to teach additional communicative functions such as responding to questions and commenting. An added attraction for preschool children with autism and related disabilities is the high proportion of children who acquire independent speech. Participants will learn how to implement the six phases of PECS, plus attributes, through presenter demonstrations, video examples and role-play opportunities. Participants will leave the workshop with an understanding of how to implement PECS with individuals with autism, related developmental disabilities, and/or limited communication skills.

When:
Septemeber 23-24, 2013
8:00 am - 4:00 pm Mountain (daily)

Where:
Kalispell, MT
(Venue information not yet available)

Cost:
Professional Cost - $395.00, Parent Cost - $295.00

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What:
This picture exchange communication system (PECS) is used to rapidly teach communication skills to those with limited functional speech. PECS promotes communication within a social context without lengthy prerequisite train-ing. Training in PECS begins by teaching a spontaneous request and goes on to teach additional communicative functions such as responding to questions and commenting. An added attraction for preschool children with autism and related disabilities is the high proportion of children who acquire independent speech. Participants will learn how to implement the six phases of PECS, plus attributes through presenter demonstration, video examples and role play opportunities. Participants will leave the workshop with an understanding of how to implement PECS for the individuals with autism, related developmental disabilities and/or limited communication skills.

When:
December 12-13, 2013
7:30 am - 4:00 pm Mountain

Where:
Fifth Avenue Christian Church
2015 5th Ave.
Havre, MT 59501

Cost:
There is no charge for this training. There is a charge for materials. The PECS manual is $69.00 and the handout is $6.75. See flyer for details.

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What:
This picture exchange communication system (PECS) is used to rapidly teach communication skills to those with limited functional speech. PECS pro-motes communication within a social context without lengthy prerequisite training. Training in PECS begins by teaching a spontaneous request and goes on to teach additional communicative functions such as responding to questions and comment-ing. An added attraction for preschool children with autism and related disabilities is the high proportion of children who acquire independent speech. Participants will learn how to implement the six phases of PECS, plus attributes through pre-senter demonstration, video examples and role play opportunities. Participants will leave the workshop with an understanding of how to implement PECS for the individuals with autism, related developmental disabilities and/or limited commu-nication skills.

When:
March 21, 22, 2013
7:30 am - 4:00 pm Mountain Where:
Hampton Inn
2301 14th Street Southwest
Great Falls, MT 59404 Cost:
There is no charge for this training. There is a $75 dollar charge for re-quired materials. Checks can be made to Region II CSPD. The workshop is limited to 30 people. Contact:
Aileen Couch, Coordinator

PO Box 7791
Havre, MT 59501
Phone: (406) 265-4356 ext. 322

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What:
This training will show you how to teach PECS with fidelity so your learners don't get stuck on early Phases of PECS. Let us help you create lessons that turn your PECS user into someone who communicates in all situations using longer sentences. A review of the six Phases of Basic PECS and discussions about your current challenges combined with ideas related to materials, teaching strategies and activities to promote communication will refine your PECS implementation skills. With innovative ideas, renewed confidence and enthusiasm you will leave PECS Level 2 ready to move PECS users to more sophisticated levels of communication.

When:
October 7-8, 2013

Where:
Hampton Inn
2301 14th St. SW
Great Falls, MT 59404

Cost:
No cost. Prerequisite: PECS Level 1 Training (PECS Basic Training)