The purpose of this study was to teach the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) to a child diagnosed with Autism. The study states that characteristics defined in Autism Spectrum disorders (ASD) are “impairments in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication as well as restricted repetitive and stereotyped patterns of behaviors, activities and interests” (Jurgens, Anderson & Moore, 2009). In addition, children with Autism show lack of spontaneous make-believe play or social imitative play. The use of PECS was selected for the purpose of teaching functional communication skills. Additionally, this study aimed to provide first-hand data on the effects that the use of PECS can have on different changes in a child’s behavior.
