The effects of the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) to decrease impulsive behaviors and increase self-management skills of children with autism

<p>The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) is an augmentative communication system used for children with autism and social-communication disorders.</p> <p>Self-management is an intervention extensively documented for its effectiveness to improve behavior. Self-management programs typically involve some combination of two or more of the following strategies: self-monitoring, self-evaluation, and positive reinforcement. With limited knowledge of growth in self-management techniques among autistic children, the study of PECS and its influence on self-management may be a beneficial technique to increase appropriate behavior/classroom management.</p> <p>The purpose of this study was to demonstrate the decrease of impulsive behaviors while teaching self-management skills to children with autism through the use of the Picture Exchange Communication System. Two students with autism in a self-contained classroom participated in the study. A multiple-baseline design was used and behavior observations were conducted across baseline, intervention and generalization phases.</p> <p>The results showed consistent evidence that the Picture Exchange Communication System increases self-management skills while decreasing impulsive behaviors of children with autism. Though evidence was consistent, results will vary due to the nature of autism and inconsistencies in behavior.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

M.A. in Special Education

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Interdisciplinary and Inclusive Education

Year dc:date.available

2002

Author dc:creator

• Rizzo-Wise, Lori A.

Contributors dc:contributor

• Xin, Joy

• Picture Exchange Communication System; Autistic children--Education; Behavior therapy for children
• Special Education and Teaching

Repository record dc:identifier

https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/1504

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:rdw.rowan.edu:etd-2504