Using the picture exchange communication system (PECS) with children with autism assessment of PECS acquisition, speech, social-communicative behavior, and problem behavior

被引:305
作者
Charlop-Christy, MH
Carpenter, M
Le, L
LeBlanc, LA
Kellet, K
机构
[1] Claremont Mckenna Coll, Claremont, CA 91711 USA
[2] Claremont Grad Univ, Claremont, CA USA
关键词
autism; communication; PECS;
D O I
10.1901/jaba.2002.35-213
中图分类号
B849 [应用心理学];
学科分类号
040203 [应用心理学];
摘要
The picture exchange communication system (PECS) is an augmentative communication system frequently used with children with autism (Bond), Frost, 1994; Siegel, 2000; Yamall, 2000). Despite its common clinical use, no well-controlled empirical investigations have been conducted to test the effectiveness of PECS. Using a multiple baseline design, the present study examined the acquisition of PECS with 3 children with autism. In addition, the study examined the effects of PECS training on the emergence of speech in play and academic settings. Ancillary measures of social-communicative behaviors and problem behaviors were recorded. Results indicated that all 3 children met the learning criterion for PECS and showed concomitant increases in verbal speech. Ancillary gains were associated with increases in social-communicative behaviors and decreases in problem behaviors. The results are discussed in terms of the provision of empirical support for PECS as well as the concomitant positive side effects of its use.
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页码:213 / 231
页数:19
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