title: A further evaluation of behavioral skills training for implementation of the picture exchange communication system.
abstract: We evaluated the effectiveness of a behavioral skills training package to teach implementation of Phases 1, 2, and 3A of the picture exchange communication system (PECS) to teachers employed at a therapeutic center for children with autism. Probes in the natural environment and follow-up were conducted with children who were assigned to work with the teachers in their own classrooms. Results provide additional support for the efficacy of behavioral skills training to teach implementation of PECS.
authors.affiliation: Youngstown State University.
authors.forename: Christa
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Homlitas
authors.forename: Rocío
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Rosales
authors.forename: Lindsay
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Candel
mesh_terms: D001519:Behavior; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training / Q000379:methods*; D009633:Nonverbal Communication; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods*
keywords: behavioral skills training; picture exchange communication system; staff training