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Showing 1 to 20 of 32 for “"PECS"”.
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Das Referenzmodell PECS - Agentenbasierte Modellierung menschlichen Handelns, Entscheidens und Verhaltens
… domänen- und theorieunabhängige Referenzmodell PECS vorgestellt, das Strukturierungsprinzipien aus der Informatik mit systemtheoretischen Ansätzen verbindet, um das Wechselspiel vielfältiger Einflussbereiche auf das menschliche Handeln im Rahmen einer integrativen und umfassenden …
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Eficacia del Programa de Entrenamiento en Cognición Social (PECS) para pacientes con esquizofrenia
Los déficit en cognición social (CS) en personas con esquizofrenia se relacionan con un peor funcionamiento social (FS). Los programas de entrenamiento en CS han demostrado su eficacia. Se ha estudiado la relación entre neurocognición (NC) y CS, proponiendo la CS como variable mediadora entre la NC …
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Do children with autism use the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) to make spontaneous requests?
… the Picture Exchange Communication System<br/>(PECS), which has become a popular communication strategy for children with<br/>autism and other communication disorders. A growing body of research has shown<br/>that the system is a promising mode of communication. There is, however, a …
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Multifunctional and Responsive Polyelectrolyte Nanostructures
… can provide various functionalities, PECs incorporated with metal ions are promising candidates for manufacturing stable and multifunctional structures. While the coordination of metal ions and polyelectrolytes has been extensively investigated in solutions and multilayer films, to our …
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MarR Family Transcriptional Regulators from Streptomyces coelicolor
… methyltransferase regulator) and PecS in Streptomyces coelicolor were studied to investigate their potential role in this bacterium. In Streptomyces coelicolor, the gene (SCO3133), which encodes TamR, is oriented divergently from the tam gene, which encodes trans-aconitate …
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Teaching adults with intellectual disabilities to use the Picture Exchange Communication System
The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) is an alternative augmentative communication system that uses a variety of behavioural techniques to teach nonspeaking individuals functional communication skills. Ten empirical evaluations of PECS have been reported in the literature since it was …
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A preliminary analysis: children aged birth to two with ASD and the early intervention methodologies of ABA, PECS, and floor-time
… and was provided treatment in the form of ABA, PECS, floor-time, or a combination of interventions. Because research on ASD and its treatment has not yet focused on children under the age of 3, the purpose of this study was to investigate which methodology of intervention is most feasible for …
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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 …
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Mcp-1 Release Modulation Through Interaction of Pulmonary Endothelial Cells and Mesenchymal Stromal Cells
… interact with the pulmonary endothelial cells (PECs) and</p> <p>could modulate the immune response through the release of cytokines and</p> <p>chemokines. Monocyte Chemoattractant Protein - 1 (MCP-1), is an important</p> <p>chemokine involved in the recruitment of monocytes and macrophages. In …
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Teachers’ Perceptions and Experiences of Using the Picture Exchange Communication System with Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Saudi Arabia: A Mixed-Methods Study
… used the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) with children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Therefore, this study aims to explore teachers’ perceptions concerning their experiences of using it and their experience of implementing it with children with ASD in a natural context. An …
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Control Strategies for Minimizing the DC-Link Capacitance in Power Electronics Converters for Aircraft Electrical Power Systems
… transformers and power electronics converters (PECs) to feed DC loads. The DC is further converted into 115V 400Hz AC, and 28V DC using PECs to feed legacy loads. In MEA, the usage of PECs has increased significantly over the last few decades. These PECs have DC-link and use DC-link capacitors …
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The effectiveness of the picture exchange communication system (PECS) as an augmentative communication system for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) : a South African pilot study
Includes bibliographical references (leaves185-195).
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An experimental analysis of opportunity and communication response form in a child with autism and hearing impairments.
… forms, picture exchange communication system (PECS) or sign language, selection for a child with pervasive developmental disorder-not otherwise specified, profound hearing loss, and cochlear implants. The child had a limited pool of high preference items and very few functional skills. Key …
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Looking for verbal communication in the non-verbal world: A case study of the picture exchange communication system
… using the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), so PECS was chosen to be analyzed for this review for its efficacy with children similar to Alex. Once Alex completed the program, he again was assessed. It was found that he still had limited verbal communications and little to no use of …
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Production and Characterisation of Self-Crosslinked Chitosan-Carrageenan Polyelectrolyte Complexes
… and biological properties of CS-CRG PECs. Experimental work focused on the interaction between PEs, the composition of PECs, the rheological properties of PEC gels and the mechanical properties of PEC films and scaffolds. In addition, cell and protein attachment to the PEC films was …
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Vascular Reactivity in Newly-Formed and Mature Arterialized Collateral Capillaries
… capillaries (ACCs) and pre-existing collaterals (PECs) by evaluating endothelial-dependent vasodilation and endothelial-independent reactivity at day seven following the ischemic event. We also evaluated functional vasodilation in mature ACCs and PECs at day 21 by applying vasodilation inhibitors …
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Design and evaluation of a CAL system to support communication development in children with autism
… called Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) is widely used to address this issue and evidence indicates this approach can be effective when administered by trained professionals (Preston and Carter, 2009). Technology appears to offer an alternative way of encouraging non-verbal children …
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Chitosan-Cellulose Nanocrystal Polyelectrolyte Complex Particles: Preparation, Characterization, and In Vitro Drug Release Properties
Polyelectrolyte complexes (PECs) between chitosan, a mucoadhesive, intestinal mucosal permeability-enhancing polysaccharide, and cellulose nanocrystals, rod-like cellulose nanoparticles with sulfate groups on their surface, have potential applications in oral drug delivery. The purpose of this …
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Increasing Sustainability of the Papermaking Process via Formulation of Cellulose Nanofibers and Polyelectrolyte Complexes
… the use of CNFs and polyelectrolyte complexes (PECs). By increasing the percent solids of the wet paper web that enters the evaporative dryer, the sustainability and energy efficiency of the paper-making process can be improved. Going through the thesis we explore formulation decisions from …
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Environmental risk assessment and human pharmaceuticals: limitations and future improvements
… refined predicted environmental concentrations (PECs) used in ERAs with measured environmental concentrations (MECs) from the literature; (2) interview key people working in the field of risk assessment and ecotoxicology of pharmaceuticals in order to establish expert opinion in the area; (3) to …
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