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Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) is an augmentative / alternative communication system. It is a behavioural intervention, which teaches children with Autism to initiate communication. Its focus is strongly based around a child’s interests and motivators. This Behavioural intervention would be structured in the following way and will include:
- Information session (1 hour)
- Initial, home visit to determine goals (1 hour )
- 7 x Weekly (with parent and child) centre based sessions of PECS (1/2 hour).
- 1 childcare/preschool visits to assist with generalisation (1 hour)
This program runs approximately for 10 weeks.
Going to School Group
This group focuses on building social, motor, language and play skills required for successful school transition. It includes 6 x 1.5 hour sessions held weekly.
Individual Therapy
Individual therapy sessions provided. Sessions are 45 minutes in length. Individualised program based on the needs of the child as determined through formal/informal assessment and discussion. Standardised assessment and report also provided.
School Transition Support/Inclusion Support
Successful transition to school requires careful planning and preparation and an understanding of the specific needs of each student. Parents and professionals need to work together to make decisions about appropriate supports and resources. An Individual Learning Plan would be developed by the team working with the child and support, resources and an intervention plan developed and implemented. This would assist with supporting an effective transition and assist to achieve positive learning outcomes throughout the year.
Individual Weekly Service
This program will offer individual weekly service (1 hour) delivered at home/child care/centre based. It will include centre based service – assessment, family service and support plan, individual goal setting and program plan, Hanen , DIR Floortime principles, PECS, sensory motor and other interventions as determined by staff/therapists.
Autism Specific Parent Child Group
A 2-hour group program of 6 families (parent & child) with Autism incorporating principles from the following models of practice:
- Family-Centred Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
- Hanen
- Picture Exchange Communication (PECS)
- D.I.R (Development, Individual-Difference, Relationship) Floor-time Approach
Program will run for 1/2 Terms (predominantly group program with provision individual component)
