How to Use the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)

Speech Therapy Techniques
Sample PECS Cards

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What Is It?

The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) is a system to assist people in communication who are unable to do so through speech. The system uses picture cards for communication. It is one method that a child with a severe speech disorder can use to indicate his basic needs and wants. This reduces the child’s frustration and his social isolation.

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