Help Individuals With Autism Improve Their Communication Skills
Many people with special needs, including those with autism, have difficulty with both expressive and receptive communication. For parents and professionals, it can be confusing selecting which approach to use and deciding what to work on first. If the individual is nonverbal, teams often ask themselves, do we spend time encouraging speech and if so, for how long? Should we instead pursue alternative/augmentative communication (AAC) systems? What specific skills should we focus on that will make a real difference to the learner?
Pyramid can help answer these questions. In addition to the evidence-based Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), we offer a variety of workshops and onsite support focusing on teaching critical communication skills that can be implemented no matter what modality the learner uses. Embedding communication skills into the day’s activities is of the utmost importance and practical methods of making this happen are woven into all our services.
Communication Workshops Available:
- PECS Level 1 Training
- Creating the Foundation for Effective SGD Use
- PECSTalk Overview
- When Modeling Isn’t Enough: Effective Strategies for Teaching Independence with High Tech AAC
- Addressing PECS Myths & Misconceptions
- PECS Level 2 Training
- Transitioning from PECS to SGDs (Speech Generating Devices)
- Refresh Your PECS
- Teaching Critical Communication Skills
- Analyzing and Fine Tuning Communication
- PECS Overview