{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 329- Tutorial: PECS w\/ Judy Southey","description":"In our newest episode in our Tutorial series, we\u2019re joined by special guest (and SLP), Judy Southey to get the ABCs of PECS. Like, did you know saying, \u201cHand me a PEC\u201d demonstrates a total misunderstanding of the acronym? Or, more importantly, the steps involved in training the usage of PECS for increasing verbal behavior? What comes first, second, last and what common misconceptions about PECS can interfer with the development of functional language? More questions, we\u2019ve got the answers! This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Robertson, M. &amp;amp; Harris, T. (2024, December 30th). How to best determine if an autistic individual is using an effective communication system. Autism Spectrum News.  https:\/\/autismspectrumnews.org\/how-to-best-determine-if-an-autistic-individual-is-using-an-effective-communication-system Wannapaschaiyong, P., Vivattanasinchai, T., &amp;amp; Wongkwanmuang, A. (2025). Predictors of successful Picture Exchange Communication System training in children with communication impairments: Insights from a real-world intervention in a resource-limited setting. BMJ Paediatrics Open, 9, 1-13. doi: 10.1136\/bmjpo-2024-003282 Ganz, J.B., Mason, R.A., Goodwyn, F.D., Boles, M.B., Heath, A.K., &amp;amp; Davis, J.L. (2014). Interaction of participant characteristics and type of AAC with individuals with ASD: A meta-analysis. American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 119, 516-535. doi: 10.1352\/1944-7558-119.6.516 If you're interested in ordering CEs for listening to this episode, click here to go to the store page. You'll need to enter your name, BCBA #, and the two episode secret code words to complete the purchase. Email us at abainsidetrack@gmail.com for further assistance. ","author_name":"ABA Inside Track","author_url":"https:\/\/www.abainsidetrack.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39116840\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/87A93A\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/195675660"}