A Picture's Worth: Pecs and Other Visual Communication Strategies in Autism

Examining the value of nonverbal communication strategies for children with autism who do not speak, this title presents the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) developed by authors. PECS allows a child to use pictures to express his needs and desires without prompting from another person. Includes a set of PECS lessons for parents to begin and maintain a PECS program for their child. Photos.