This is an in-depth three-day workshop on implementing the Pyramid Approach to Education, designed for cross-disciplinary teams. Topics include functional activities, reinforcement systems, communication skills, and contextually inappropriate behaviors and alternatives. Generalization, creating effective lessons, specific teaching strategies, minimizing and correcting errors, data collection and analysis and the nine critical communication skills are also explored in great detail. Activities include lecture, demonstration, video review, group writing activities, team planning, and role-playing. This training is ideal for individuals who are working with students with functional speech or communication systems already in place. It is appropriate for teams who are creating special education instructional programs or for existing teams looking for comprehensive training and application opportunities.

To register, please visit our website at www.pecs.com or call 888-732-7462. For general information or group discounts, please contact Catherine Horton at pecs.com.

1.9 ASHA CEUs available.

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

Jackie will be discussing the roll of Applied Behavior Analysis and its use with children on the Autism Spectrum.

Jackie Hardenbergh is the managing supervisor at the Chicago office of the Center For Autism and Related Disorders, a clinic that provides ABA therapy to children in the Chicago area.

This intense two-day training is designed to teach participants to appropriately implement the Picture Exchange Communication System. It begins with an overview of the Pyramid Approach to Education to explore the key components of designing effective educational environments. A historical overview of language training programs used with non-verbal individuals is discussed along with how to set the stage for an abundance of communication opportunities. Participants will learn how to implement the six phases of PECS, including attributes, through presenter demonstrations, video examples and role-play opportunities.

To regsiter, visit our website at www.pecs.com or call 888-732-7462.

1.3 ASHA CEUs and 7.0 BACB CEUs available.

Back To School & the GFCF Diet

Back to school time! Sueson will be discussing innovative ways to implement the GFCF diet with your child's school lunch.

Sueson is a leader in creating healthy and delicious foods free from gluten, dairy and more and is a chef, food writer and food coach with over 25 years experience. She is the author of Special Eats: Simple, Delicious Solutions for Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Cooking and a contributing writer for Living Without magazine. As a consultant Sueson supports families adjusting to the demands of multiple food intolerances and children with special needs. Creatively adapting recipes to suit varied dietary limitations that are nutritious and delicious is her passion. Sueson presents at autism and celiac conferences nationally and is Autism One's chef.

The PECS Advanced Training is perfect for anyone who has previously attended the PECS Basic Training and is currently implementing PECS. Day 1 focuses on a review of the PECS training protocol, as well as solutions for common implementation challenges. On Day 2, advanced language skills and enhancing communication across the day are addressed. This day of the workshop applies to all learners, regardless of communicative modality, but is discussed within the framework of PECS. The course also explores specific programming for incorporating PECS throughout the day.

To register, please visit our website at www.pecs.com or call 888-732-7462. For general information or group discounts, please contact Catherine Horton.

1.2 ASHA & 12.5 BACB CEUs available.

This intense two-day training is designed to teach participants to appropriately implement the Picture Exchange Communication System. It begins with an overview of the Pyramid Approach to Education to explore the key components of designing effective educational environments. A historical overview of language training programs used with non-verbal individuals is discussed along with how to set the stage for an abundance of communication opportunities. Participants will learn how to implement the six phases of PECS, including attributes, through presenter demonstrations, video examples and role-play opportunities.

To regsiter, visit our website at www.pecs.com or call 888-732-7462.

1.3 ASHA CEUs and 7.0 BACB CEUs available.