2012 Training Dates Released!

10/04/2011

We are excited to announce our 2012 training dates have officially been released! Click below for workshops in your area and for more information.

Walk Now for Autism Speaks

09/21/2011

News from Nepal!

09/16/2011

We are excited to post a wonderful letter from our friends at Autism Care Nepal. Click on the link below to read more...

Introduce PECS to Your Child or Classroom, Learn How...

08/29/2011

Start the school year off with the valuable knowledge of implementing PECS in your classroom. Check our schedule below to see if a PECS Basic or PECS Advanced training may be coming to a location near you.
 

See Andy and Lori Present in Anchorage, Alaska this September!

07/18/2011

Andy Bondy, Ph.D., and Lori Frost, M.S., CCC-SLP will be presenting two PECS workshops in Anchorage, Alaska, September, 2011! This will be their first time presenting in Alaska!

Dr. Andy Bondy and Ms. Lori Frost the founders of Pyramid Educational Consultants, are world renowned presenters and have presented to thousands of parents and professionals throughout the world. You will not want to miss this rare and one of a kind experience in beautiful Alaska. For additional information on each workshop, please click on training and Andy & Lori Workshops.

The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) What Do the Data Say? A SAGE 2010 Most Downloaded Article

07/07/2011

Pyramid Educational Consultants is pleased to announce the 2009 article, "The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) What Do the Data Say?" was the most downloaded article in 2009 and 2010 from Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities- one of SAGE’s Journals Online!

This article's abstract is available on the Research Page and it is number 85 in the full list of PECS Related Publications.

Pyramid Has Released it's Newest Webcast- Pyramid Approach for Parents and Professionals

06/02/2011

Pyramid Educational Consultants is pleased to announce the launch of our newest webcast, The Pyramid Approach for Parents and Professionals, presented by Dr. Andy Bondy!

The Pyramid Approach to Education™ is a comprehensive framework for establishing effective learning environments. Through the use of applied behavior analysis, this approach provides the foundation for a positive environment for growth. The Pyramid emphasizes how to teach, rather than simply what to teach, in order to maximize an individual's learning outcomes.

Attend One of Our Newest One Day Trainings This Fall

05/12/2011

We now have four new one day presentations available to attend this fall and winter. Please read below for more information on the classes!

The Language of Emotions

Anaheim, California

September 19, 2011

B.F. Skinner provided an important guide to the analysis of language in his book, Verbal Behavior. In this book, he stresses the critical value of focusing on the function of various aspects of communication. His analysis includes a very interesting section on what he termed ‘private events’. That is, how do we learn to talk about things that happen inside of us? In this workshop, we will review traditional approaches to teaching children with autism to communicate about their emotions as well as respond to such language from other people. Participants will be asked to consider how they currently teach various lessons related to emotions and then to plan to incorporate Skinner’s analysis into the design of effective lessons. These lessons may involve very young children or teenagers and adults who continue to have difficulty with this topic. We also will look at a very important part of language that helps communicative partners better understand the perspective of someone who is attempting to communicate. We will review why this area is so difficult for those with autism and suggest teaching strategies that may lead to successful acquisition of these complex language skill.

Teaching Critical Communication Skills

Boston, Massachusetts

October 19, 2011

This training discusses how to teach critical communication skills that lead to greater independence in the home, work, school and community settings for all students regardless of communicative modality. Parents, care givers, and professionals alike will benefit from this training!

There are many skills that are typically taught in communication intervention programs. Individuals with complex communication needs, however, must master certain critical communication skills if they are to function independently in the home, community, school and/or vocational setting. One set of critical skills deals with expressive communication – skills individuals need to convey important messages to others. Specific skills include: requesting reinforcers; requesting help; requesting break; acceptance and rejection skills. These skills are crucial because if a person cannot calmly and effectively communicate wants and needs, s/he may demonstrate a range of contextually inappropriate behaviors. To reduce such behaviors, we need to teach five critical expressive communication skills. A second set of critical skills relates to receptive communication – a person’s ability to understand important messages from others. Specific skills include: waiting; following direction; schedule following and transitions. Failure to understand such messages may be distressing and/or dangerous for the individual. In order to reduce contextually inappropriate behaviors that occur as the result of such distress, and to ensure that the individual is safe, we need to teach four critical receptive communication skills. This one-day workshop focuses on why these nine skills are the highest priority for teaching and how we teach them. The strategies covered are relevant for anyone with complex communication needs, regardless of their communication modality (e.g. Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), signing, speech).
 

Analyzing and Fine Tuning Communication

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

October 26, 2011

This training will introduce attendees to B.F. Skinner's analysis of language (Verbal Behavior) and its acquisition, independent of modality.  This presentation will highlight key functional language units as well as describe complex cases seen in many language lessons.  Issues related to emotions and other hard-to-learn language concepts for children with autism will also be addressed.

Participants will learn about B.F. Skinner's book Verbal Behavior (VB) and how it can help improve their communication training programs for individuals with various learning and developmental disabilities.  Participants will learn how to identify and teach VB in classrooms, home programs and the community.  Skinner was explicit that this type of analysis is helpful regardless of the modality of communication selected- speech, sign, pictures (including the Picture Exchange Communication System- PECS), reading/writing, or other augmentative systems.  The workshop describes his core language functions, each defined in terms of its functional relevance.  In addition, this workshop uniquely addresses how to identify complex verbal operants, demonstrating how seemingly subtle changes in our teaching strategy may result in significant differences regarding what students learn.  Participants will learn how an understanding of how to identify these complex verbal functions can lead to improvements in teaching strategies no matter which modality is selected.  The protocol for PECS (Frost and Bondy, 2002) is used as an example of a training sequence that can be analyzed using VB.  The workshop reviews issues related to the difficulty of teaching communicating about emotions and feelings, and describes some of the central issues related to autism. 

Guide to Managing Challenging Behaviors

San Diego, California

December 4, 2011

The Guide to Managing Challenging Behaviors training involves an introduction to broad-spectrum behavior analysis in the form of the Pyramid Approach to Education. Discussion focuses on the importance of addressing students’ skill deficits prior to or simultaneously with addressing behavior excess or other unwanted behavior. Other key elements of the training include the description and the design of effective educational settings that emphasize the use of systematic reinforcement. The link between functional activities, communication training and the reduction of unwanted behavior is explored. In addition, issues related to teaching skills are addressed. This workshop teaches participants to determine and define unwanted behavior targeted for intervention.  Participants are assisted with understanding the functional assessment of behavior, and the selection and teaching of alternative responses to replace unwanted behavior.  Participants are exposed to antecedent strategies designed to reduce unwanted behavior as well as differential reinforcement procedures and consequence based strategies.  Finally, issues related to the evaluation and monitoring of behavior plans are discussed.
 

For more information on the trainings, please feel free to contact our office at 888-732-7462.

The Newest Webcast, A Clear Picture: The Use & Benefits of PECS is being launched today!

04/01/2011

Pyramid Educational Consultants is pleased to announce the launch of our newest webcast, A Clear Picture: The Use & Benefits of PECS! This webcast was developed by the co-founders of Pyramid Educational Consultants and the co-creators of the Picture Exchange Communication System™ (PECS), Andy Bondy, PhD and Lori Frost, M.S., CCC-SLP, the webcast is presented by Lori Frost!

Join Lori as she introduces the Picture Exchange Communication System™ (PECS) an evidence based strategy, and provides a synopsis of the six distinct training phases, a discussion of myths and facts associated with PECS and an overview of the research related to PECS in A Clear Picture: The Use and Benefits of PECS.

Pyramid will be at the Walk for Autism sponsored by Autism Delaware!

04/01/2011

Pyramid Educational Consultants, Inc. will be a part of the Walk-Race for Autism sponsored by Autism Delaware!!!

The walk in New Castle County will be at the Bellevue State Park in Wilmington, DE. The walk begins at 11:00 am. The Race for Autism in Sussex County will be held on April 10, 2011.

Please come visit our booth at the walk on April 9th!!!

The fourth annual World Autism Awareness Day is April 2, 2011

04/01/2011

The fourth annual World Autism Awareness Day is April 2, 2011!

Every year, autism organizations around the world celebrate the day with unique fundraising and awareness-raising events. How will you celebrate?

Pyramid has added more of Skinner's quotes to the Discussion Board!

04/01/2011

The Skinner Discussion Panel has been updated!

Make a Deal using Working4™ - Pyramid's newest app!

03/17/2011

Everyone enjoys being rewarded and, for many students with special needs, visual reinforcement systems are conducive to successful lessons. For those using PECS, speech,  or other means of communication, the addition of visual supports can lead to significant improvements in many aspects of their lives.

Pyramid Educational Consultants is thrilled to announce the launch of Working4™! This app lets students know what they are working for, how much they need to do, and how close they are to earning a reward for their work. This app can be used for lessons in school, chores at home, getting children to eat their veggies, and much more!

Start the app by selecting the number of tokens (1-5) your student must earn. Then set up your student's reinforcer choice board by selecting 1-6 items from our pre-loaded symbol library or your own photo library. Show the choice board to your student to select what to work for and then begin your lesson. Each time a student earns a token, slide a token to the empty dot. Once the student has earned all of his tokens, he can press the "cash in" button, which will highlight the reinforcing item indicating he may now have access to his reward! After the student has cashed in, the token board will reset to start the next deal or you can create a new choice board to allow your student to select a new reinforcer.

Andy Bondy, Ph.D. is Speaking at the Applied Behavior Analysis: Evidence-Based Solutions for Helping People Conference at California State University

03/10/2011

Dr. Andrew S Bondy will be a speaker at the Applied Behavior Analysis: Evidence-Based Solutions for Helping People Conference at California State University on April 18, 2011. This conference is being sponsored by The Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies. 

For more information on this conference please click the image below:

Attend One of Our Newest One Day Trainings This Fall

02/17/2011

Andy bondy, Ph.D., will be presenting two of our newest talks this Spring!! Analyzing & Fine Tuning Communication will be presented on April 6, 2011 in Chicago, IL and The Language of Emotions will be presented on April 13, 2011 in Philadelphia, PA. Please read below for more information!

Analyzing & Fine Tuning Communication
Villa Park, Illinois
April 6, 2011
Cost: $275 Professional/ $175 Parent
Workshop Hours: 8:00am- 4:00pm
*This workshop offers 0.6 ASHA CEUs (Introductory Level, Basic Communication Processes Area) and 4.5 BACB CEUs at no additional cost!

This intensive one-day training is designed teach participants how to define B.F. Skinner's basic verbal operants, how to define complex verbal operants and how to use Verbal Behavior to analyze language training protocols, including the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS).
This workshop will highlight key functional language units as well as describe complex cases seen in many language lessons. Issues related to emotions and other hard-to-learn language concepts for children with autism will also be addressed.
Participants will learn about B.F. Skinner's book Verbal Behavior (VB) and how it can help improve their communication training programs for individuals with various learning and developmental disabilities. Participants will learn how to identify and teach VB in classrooms, home programs and the community. Skinner was explicit that this type of analysis is helpful regardless of the modality of communication selected- speech, sign, pictures (including the Picture Exchange Communication System- PECS), reading/writing, or other augmentative systems. The workshop describes his core language functions, each defined in terms of its functional relevance. In addition, this workshop uniquely addresses how to identify complex verbal operants, demonstrating how seemingly subtle changes in our teaching strategy may result in significant differences regarding what students learn. Participants will learn how an understanding of how to identify these complex verbal functions can lead to improvements in teaching strategies no matter which modality is selected. The protocol for PECS (Frost and Bondy, 2002) is used as an example of a training sequence that can be analyzed using VB. The workshop reviews issues related to the difficulty of teaching communicating about emotions and feelings, and describes some of the central issues related to autism.
This workshop is appropriate for speech-language pathologists, parents, teachers, behavior analysts, psychologists, special educators, paraprofessionals, social workers and/or other professionals who are providing services to/for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Pyramid Releases it's Newest Application for the Apple® iPhone and iPad, R+ Remind

01/17/2011

Interested in an app that helps you remember to reinforce good behavior?

Pyramid Educational Consultants is thrilled to announce the release of our newest app for use on Apple® iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch, R+ Remind™! This app is perfect for use in busy classrooms to remind all staff to catch your learners "being good!" It was created using research in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and from extensive input from busy educators. R+ Remind™ is a quick and easy way to help educators remember to reinforce good behavior!

To use R+ Remind™, simply open the app, select the average interval time desired and tap “start.” A tone unique to each interval sounds at a variable rate so that you can pause what you’re doing and reinforce a new behavior, the lack of a targeted behavior or even an existing behavior. Each tone is activated on a randomized, variable schedule (the 3-minute tones sounds on average every 3 minutes). R+ Remind™ allows the user to choose from 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 10 and 15-minute intervals and includes a countdown, allowing the user to glance at the screen to know when the next tone will sound.

R+ Remind™ is now available and can be purchased through Apple® iTunes App Stores worldwide for download on your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch! For more information about R+ Remind™, please visit the Apple iTunes App Store and search for “R+ Remind” or contact us at apps@pecs.com.
 

A Special Thank You from Overseas!

01/13/2011

Pyramid Educational Consultants is always thrilled to hear feedback from our clients. We are happy to share this wonderful letter of appreciation from a professional working with individuals with special needs in Central Asia.

PECS Overseas: A Special Thank You to Pyramid Educational Consultants:

"My husband was presenting a medical seminar on Down Syndrome in a remote village in Central Asia, and luckily I too was able to attend. Thank you (Pyramid Educational Consultants) for sending me the materials. I felt like a traveler with camel on the old Silk Road bringing rare treasures like PECS, switches, a computer interface, and splinting materials out of my suitcase in a distant land. While there, I had the pleasure of meeting a therapist who had knowledge on the implementation of PECS. We were able to visit and spend time at special needs centers with mothers and their children of whom had Down Syndrome. During our visit, we met a 16 year old girl who was non-verbal. She was intrigued with the PECS pictures and we worked together to introduce her mother to the system. I was amazed at how quickly the girl caught on to the basic idea. We also had the privilege of visiting another center in a much larger city. This center has been using the PECS system for quite some time and has had great success within their classrooms. I am grateful the PECS system is helping children around the world".

Joyce H.

Pyramid Educational Consultants is Pleased to Announce the Launch of our Newest Webcast, I am the Master of My Emotions!

01/13/2011

Pyramid Educational Consultants is pleased to announce the launch of our newest webcast, I am the Master of My Emotions! This webcast was developed and presented by Andy Bondy, Ph.D., the co-founder of Pyramid Educational Consultants, creator of the Pyramid Approach to Education™ and co-creator of the Picture Exchange Communication System™ (PECS).
Join Andy as he discusses how effective lessons regarding emotions can be designed and implemented, as well as why these lessons are difficult to teach. The information presented is an overview of our full day talk, The Language of Emotions. Andy presents the information in a simple and conversational manner, enabling even the novice to grasp the concepts discussed.

Information for the Talks Being Presented at the ASHA Convention 2010!

11/10/2010

We had mentioned that a number of Pyramid's consultants will be speaking at the 2010 ASHA Convention on November 18-20, 2010. Listed below are the talks being presented, who is presenting them, and where they will be located!

Session #0939- Transitioning From PECS to SGD: A Protocol for Success

The Picture Exchange Communication System systematically teaches functional communication via an evidence-based protocol. When transitioning from PECS to SGDs, this protocol can be used to teach successful SGD if devices are chosen that match a PECS user's current communication skills and that will allow for continued communication growth.

This session will be on Thursday, November 18, 2010 from 9:30 am until 11:30 am. This session will be presented by Lori Frost, M.S., CCC/SLP, Amanda Reed BAppSC,MA,  and Joy McGowan.

Session #0313- Teaching Picture Discrimination Within the PECS Protocol

Picture Discrimination is a skill that is necessary for independence. Typical match to sample lessons have not been effective for all of our students. The PECS protocol has reinforcing strategies to teach picture discrimination to those struggling with this skill.

This session will be on Friday, November 19, 2010 from 9:30 am until 10:30 am in room 201B. This will be presented by Jo-Anne Matteo, M.S., CCC/SLP,  Lori Frost, M.S., CCC/SLP, Catherine Horton, M.S., CCC/SLP and Jill Waegenaere, M.A., CCC/SLP.

Session #1984- Teaching the Language of Emotions

This workshop will describe best practice considerations for teaching the language of emotions to learners with autism spectrum disorders and/or related disabilities. Possible explanations for difficulties with expressing emotions, as well as review of common current practices, will be explored. The presentation will conclude with practical information for strategy implementation.

This session will take place Saturday, November 20, 2010 from 2:30 pm until 3:30 pm in room 114. It will be presented by Catherine Horton, M.S., CCC/SLP, Jo-Anne Matteo, M.S., CCC/SLP, Lori Frost, M.S., CCC/SLP and Jill Waegenaere, M.A., CCC/SLP.

If you have any questions about any of these sessions, please feel free to contact Amanda Hunter at ahunter@pecs.com.

Pyramid has released our first app for use on Apple® iPhone and iPad, iPraiseU™!

11/09/2010

Pyramid Educational Consultants is thrilled to announce the release of our first app for use on Apple® iPhone and iPad, iPraiseU™! This app is perfect for instructors and parents who often struggle to think of praise beyond, "Good job!" or "Well done!" The iPraiseU™ app is a quick and easy way to praise your learners with multiple phrases, by multiple voices! Simply open the app and tap or shake your device to generate one of 100 praise statements. All are general statements appropriate for any positive behavior at home, school and/or within the community.
iPraiseU™ is now available for purchase through the Apple® iTunes App Store for download on your iPhone or iPad.

To purchase iPraiseU™, please visit the Apple® iTunes App Store and search for “iPraiseU”. For more information about iPraiseU™ or Pyramid Educational Consultants, please contact Alexis Bondy at alexisb@pecs.com or 302-525-4106.

* Pyramid Educational Consultants is not responsible for broken devices due to excessive shaking.

New Webcast Series!

10/18/2010

Pyramid Educational Consultants is thrilled to announce the launch of our new webcast series, PECS and Skinner's Verbal Behavior!

10/18/2010

Skinner Discussion Panel and PECS- USA Facebook page!

10/11/2010

Don't Miss This Rare Opportunity...

10/05/2010

Don't miss this rare opportunity to attend the PECS Basic Training being presented by our Co-Founders,  Andy Bondy, Ph.D. and Lori Frost, M.S., CCC/SLP!!!

Parents and Teachers learn about PECS!

10/05/2010

Parents and teachers learn about PECS with Pyramid consultant Jamie Wedel.

See Lori Frost at the ASHA Convention!

10/04/2010

A fond farewell to Dr. O. Ivar Lovaas

08/30/2010

Dr. O. Ivar Lovaas
1927-2010

Everyone in Pyramid mourns the passing of a great pioneer in the field of autism; O. Ivar Lovaas, PhD. Dr. Lovaas led the way for all of us to see the true range of possibilities in the education of children with autism. Pyramid is proud of the work we did together in 1999, bringing Dr. Lovaas, his wife Nina, Lori Frost and Andy Bondy to over 800 people in Chicago. We in the field of behavior analysis learned a great deal from Dr. Lovaas and he will be truly missed!

"Lori (Frost) and I enjoyed many friendly days with Ivar, including a delightful dinner at his home in California. We both were honored when he asked us to write a chapter about PECS and related visual issues for his recent major guide to working with children with autism and other disabilities, Teaching Individuals with Developmental Disabilities: Basic Intervention Techniques (Bondy, A. & Frost, L. (2003). Communication strategies for visual learners. In O.I. Lovaas (Ed.). (pp. 291-303). Austin, TX: Pro-Ed.)", Andrew Bondy, Ph.D.

Newly Revised and Updated PECS 151 Pictures!

06/07/2010

The PECS 151 Picture Collection
For Those with Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities

In a world of high and low tech gadgets, where does PECS (now categorized as 'no-tech') fit in?

06/03/2010

High-tech, Lo-tech or No-tech?
Sophie Kerr, Clinical Director, Pyramid Australia

The world of Augmentative and Alternative Communication systems is in a constant state of flux. The most recent additions to this ever expanding set of tools are the iPod/iPhone apps. Some apps focus on building sentences to be shown to a listener, others function as speech generating devices (SGDs). The question for parents then becomes “What is the best option for my child?” And some of you may be asking “In a world of high and low tech gadgets, where does PECS, now categorized as a ‘no-tech’ system, fit in?”

The development of PECS began in 1985. In the 25 years since this time, numerous research papers have concluded that PECS and the protocols used to teach it are effective. PECS truly is an evidence-based system, with proven outcomes. Using PECS has improved communication skills, increased independence and decreased inappropriate behaviors in students of all ages across the world. Many students who use PECS eventually transition to using speech as their primary mode of communication. When this is the case, investment in a high-tech device may not be warranted until other options have been explored.

Those considering use of high and low tech devices must consider, weight, size, transportability, battery life, button size, voice output options, vocabulary size, communicative functions, cost and more. The beauty of the iPod/iPhone system is that it provides a light weight, transportable, low-cost option. With the development of applications like Grace App, it is clear that personalizing the system is possible with some technical know-how. However, as with any communication system, there are a range of other issues to consider.

One of the clear advantages of PECS is that with no batteries or microchips, charging and breakdowns are not a consideration. It is often recommended that PECS is the starting point for students who will eventually transition to using an SGD. Beginning with PECS allows students to learn about communication more quickly, as the pre-requisite skills are far fewer. When this is the case, students will have the ability to develop functional communication more quickly. For students who have learned PECS prior to SGD use, they also have ready access to a communication system if their high-tech device breaks down or runs out of charge.

Setting up a no-tech communication system like PECS is often far easier than setting up a high-tech device. One of the most important considerations when providing a communication system is how quickly the student will be able to use it. If the lead-in includes having to program or modify a device, the student may have an extended period without a functional communication system. In addition, a pre-requisite to using this type of picture point system is that the student can discriminate pictures. This again increases the time until the student is able to functionally communicate.

When considering a communication system, always think back to the definition of communication. Communication involves approaching a communication partner and delivering a message. While it is possible to teach both of these skills using high-tech devices (most effectively done through the use of techniques from the PECS protocol), it is often easier to teach these skills using a no-tech system like PECS. With no voice output, the PECS user must approach their communication partner to deliver their message, thus ensuring the skill of social approach is required.

On the whole, whether choosing a no-tech, low-tech or high-tech communication system, it is essential that communication systems are customized to best suit the individual student. When doing so, always consider what is being taught and how it will be taught. The Pyramid Approach to Education and PECS protocol provide a strong base for teaching any communication system. A focus on no-tech systems can provide a functional communication system with very little lead in.

Consider starting with a no-tech system and transitioning to a high-tech system if the individual does not develop speech. This will also allow time for the newest editions to high-tech communication systems to be further developed and made more user friendly.

PECS Related Research Available!

05/28/2010

Our Research page has been updated to include 19 NEW research publications related to PECS. The complete list of new publications is listed below.

Pyramid Educational Consultants, Inc. is proud to be a sponsor of the 4th Annual Delaware Walk for Autism!

03/30/2010

Come one, come all and visit Pyramid Educational Consultants, Inc. at Bellevue State Park in Wilmington for Autism Delware's Fourth Annual Walk for Autism!

PECS User Group Meeting in Skokie, Illinois

02/04/2010

PECS User Group Meeting-

Date: March 8th, 2010

Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Location: North Shore University Pediatric Rehab Serives, STE-H-190

9811 Woods Drive, Skokie, IL 60077

A Gracious Thank You

01/14/2010

7th January 2010

2010 Pics for PECS Upgrade Now Available

01/14/2010

Pics for PECS 2010-Now Available!

01/06/2010

Pyramid Educational Consultants is on Facebook!

12/09/2009

Are you a fan of PECS and a Facebook member? Now you can be both! Support PECS –USA on Facebook. Log into Facebook and search for PECS –USA to become a fan!

The PECS –USA Facebook page will offer open forums for discussion about augmentative communication and allow you to post your thoughts on PECS. Our Facebook page will provide announcements about exciting and rare upcoming events and product updates. This page will also have a direct link to our webpage www.pecs.com.

Join the discussion!

Andy Bondy Invited to Present in Los Angeles

11/12/2009

Pyramid Approach Basic Training

10/28/2009

No matter what, where or who you are teaching, the Pyramid Approach can help you do it better!

Pyramid is proud to announce the launch of our newest workshop, the Pyramid Approach Basic Training!  Don't miss the opportunity to attend this dynamic training!  2010 Dates & Locations are listed below:

Large & Small Insert Page Sets

10/27/2009

NOW AVAILABLE!

Large & Small Insert Page Sets

Does your learner need extra insert pages for their Large or Small PECS Communication Book to house more PECS pictures?

Order a Large or Small Insert Page Set today!

Large and Small Insert Pages are now available in sets of six.  Insert Pages are made of thick, durable polyvinyl and have been redesigned to include color-coded tabs for easy page turning.  Each set includes an assortment of colors and have uniquely located color-coded tabs.  Hook (rough) Velcro strips are included for self assembly so you can customize your pages.  Large Pages measure 8 1/2" x 6 1/2" and fit all Large PECS Communication Books.  Small Pages measure 6 1/2" x 3 1/2" and fit all Small PECS Communication Books.

PECS Training in Spanish

10/26/2009

Interested in hosting a PECS Training in Spanish?

Don't miss out on the opportunity to bring PECS Training in Spanish to your staff and/or community!  PECS Basic Training and PECS Advanced Training now available in Spanish!  Schedule your training today! 

Earn 2.4 ASHA CEUs at Your Own Pace

10/25/2009

Do you want to earn 2.4 ASHA CEUs while working at your own pace?  Enroll in our Self-Study Course, Study Guide: Creating Effective Learning Environments, today!

2010 Workshop/Product Catalog

10/24/2009

BACB CEUs

10/23/2009

Pyramid Educational Consultants, Inc. is pleased to announce that we now offer BACB (Behavior Analyst Certification Board) CEUs at our workshops!

Pyramid Educational Consultants, Inc. is an Approved Continuing Education (ACE) Provider and is able to arrange and oversee Type 2 Continuing Education Events for BACB Certification.  Board Certified Behavior Analysts and Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts are eligible to receive 7.0 BACB CEUs for the PECS Basic Training and 12.5 BACB CEUs for the PECS Advanced Training.  Credits are availble for many of our other workshops, as well. 

2010 Pyramid Workshop Schedule

10/22/2009

Pyramid-PECS Message Board

10/20/2009

Join thousands of other members on the Pyramid-PECS Message Board!

Our online message board is a great way to connect with the worldwide PECS community.  Share success stories, post PECS implementaton questions, learn about the newest PECS strategies and offer assistance to other PECS users.