People using PECS are taught to approach another person and give them a picture of a desired item in exchange for that item. By doing so, the person is able to initiate communication.

How do you use PECS in your classroom?

PECS is a system for instructing students to communicate using pictures or symbols (pic/syms) in place of words. Students physically exchange a picture to request an item, to comment on or describe something, and eventually to have a conversation.

How can PECS assist a person in achieving success?

PECS is a program to assist children to develop a communication system that allows them to meet various needs. Suitable candidates for the program include children who do not speak, who are unintelligible, or who are minimally effective communicators with their present communication system.