| Autistic Communication | | | | distractions. Then lay out 2 to 3 picture cards. Third, |
| Picture exchange communication system | | | | tell your child to choose from the cards by saying |
| (PECS) is a brand of alternative | | | | "you choose." Fourth, stretch out your hand and |
| communication which uses pictures as a substitute | | | | open your palm, then patiently wait for your child to |
| for expressions to aid children amid autism to | | | | choose and place the card on it. Autistic |
| communicate. It is attained truly for kids in autism | | | | Communication |
| who are delayed in speech development. Autistic | | | | Next, prompt your child to give you the picture card |
| Communication | | | | after they pick it up. This demonstrates that he |
| | | | wants the particular food, or toy. Lastly, give him a |
| In turn, the communication partner gives the child the | | | | reward. It can be a portion of the food in the |
| specific toy or food. This form of exchange | | | | picture, or his favorite toy, or you can engage him in |
| strengthens communication. PECS may also be used | | | | a round of game. Repeat the process with the use |
| when a child wants to make comments pertaining to | | | | of different cards. Use a variety of activities, choices |
| his environment. For instance, if the child sees a bike, | | | | and rewards. Autistic Communication |
| he hands a picture of a bike to his parent. The child | | | | According to recent studies, this form of |
| will then comprehend the importance and usefulness | | | | communication is effective in giving the learner the |
| of communicating, and will probably use natural | | | | necessary tools to equip him in making communication |
| speech eventually. How is this done? Autistic | | | | smoother. It can also minimize negative behaviors |
| Communication | | | | caused by frustration and build spoken language |
| First, you have to look for pictures that your child | | | | abilities. Indeed, PECS is a priceless learning tool. Don't |
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| Second, make sure that there are minimal | | | | |