PECS Level 1 Training Hosted by Action Behavior Centers

PECS Level 1 Training- Presented by Pyramid Educational Consultants:

This intensive 13-hour interactive workshop is designed to teach educational and caregiver teams the theory and protocol for the Picture Exchange Communication System® (PECS®), an evidence-based practice based on Applied Behavior Analysis, typical language development, and B.F. Skinner’s Verbal Behavior. The workshop begins with an introduction to creating the most effective learning environment for implementing PECS and The Pyramid Approach to Education®. Included is a discussion of the limitations of teaching other communication modalities (speech, sign, SGD) as an initial communication strategy. Using presenter demonstrations, role-play opportunities, and video examples participants will gain a thorough understanding and hands-on experience of each of the six phases of PECS. Participants will leave the training with the skills necessary to teach spontaneous requesting, picture discrimination, sentence structure, attributes for expanding language, responding to questions, and commenting. The workshop concludes with a review of the extensive literature supporting PECS as an evidence-based practice, tips to teach your learner to accept being told, “No,” and information related to transitioning from PECS to other communication modalities, such as speech, tablets with AAC apps, or speech generating devices. For those who wish to successfully teach their learners functional communication (whether you have used PECS for some time or are new to the field), this workshop is an essential part of your development.

To learn more about this workshop please visit: https://pecsusa.com/training/pecs-level-1/

Event Details:

Location: Action Behavior Centers- Gilbert

Date/Time: Friday 1/29 (7:45 AM - 4:00 PM) & Saturday 1/30 (7:45 AM - 4:00 PM)

The cost to attend includes the 2nd Edition PECS Training Manual, 13.0 BACB CEUs if completed, and breakfast and lunch on both days.

Due to COVID-19 , limited in-person spots are currently available. Action Behavior Centers is taking all necessary precautions to ensure you and the instructor walk out of the workshop safe.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Action Behavior Centers, 2730 South Val Vista Drive, Gilbert, United States