- In 2008, The National Professional Development Center (NPDC) on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) adopted the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) as one of 24 evidence-based practices. These practices are selected based on their efficacy proven through peer-reviewed research. NPDC is comprised of multiple universities that research and promote the use of evidence-based practices on ASD.
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- Research Autism is a charity dedicated to researching interventions in autism. Their website has a series of common interventions that are ranked based on “what scientific evidence has been published in peer-reviewed journals.” PECS has been given the highest possible rating for the quality of evidence supporting PECS as an intervention.
Their opinion of PECS: “Very strong positive evidence.”
“It is a straightforward and positive approach, cost effective and not overly time consuming to implement.”
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- There are over 100 published articles providing evidence of the effectiveness of PECS. The founders continue to remain active in both research and writing. They have contributed to over 35 articles on PECS.
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Check out the website of information containing this curriculum for students with special needs: http://www.pecsusa.com/