Picture Exchange Communication System and Autism Ranking:

History

The Picture Exchange Communication System was first developed for use at the Delaware Autistic Program by Andrew Bondy and Lori Frost in 1985.  

Bondy and Frost focused on building essential skills in very young autistic children, including teaching them how to communicate using picture symbols.

PECS was developed within a school setting rather than in a research-based environment and the protocol was adapted over time to meet the needs of different students.

Updated

17 Jun 2022

Last Review

01 Sep 2017

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