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Picture Exchange Communication System and Autism Ranking: Strong positive evidence

History

The Picture Exchange Communication System was first developed for use at the Delaware Autistic Program by Andrew Bondy and Lori Frost in 1985.  

Bondy and Frost focused on building essential skills in very young autistic children, including teaching them how to communicate using picture symbols.

PECS was developed within a school setting rather than in a research-based environment and the protocol was adapted over time to meet the needs of different students.

Updated
17 Jun 2022
Last Review
01 Sep 2017
Next Review
01 Dec 2023