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TEACHING THE PICTURE EXCHANGE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM PHASES I-II TO PRESCHOOL STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

by Olivia Kelly

Institution:	University of Kentucky
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Degree:
Year:	2022
Keywords:	Kentucky; Early Childhood; Preschool; Disabilities; Language Delay; Picture Exchange Communication System; Preferred Items; Early Childhood Education; Education
Posted:	3/25/2025
Record ID:	2248653
Full text PDF:	https://uknowledge.uky.edu/edsrc_etds/126 https://uknowledge.uky.edu/context/edsrc_etds/article/1137/viewcontent/TEACHING_THE_PICTURE_EXCHANGE_COMMUNICATION_SYSTEM_PHASES_I_II_TO.pdf

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of teaching the PECS protocol to preschool students with disabilities using the PECS Phases I-II. A multiple probe across participants design was used to conduct the study and evaluate the effectiveness of the training on the PECS Phases I-II. The results of the study demonstrated that teaching the PECS protocol using picture cards of preferred items was effective in the preschool setting to teach preschool students with moderate to severe disabilities to independently travel to a PECS book and exchange a picture request with the investigator.