Effect of PECS in Improving Oral Hygiene Status Among Preschool Chidren

Picture exchange communication System (PECS) is a widely useful tool for developing skills in ASD children. Visual supports rather work better for their intellectual level as these children usually respond less to verbal and written instructions. PECS is considered as an augmentative communication system commonly used with non-verbal ASD children. It is helpful for an individual with ASD to quickly acquire a functional means of communication. This is highly beneficial for the child to communicate with his parents and caregivers, as well as with their peers. Moreover, the pictorial approach of PECS is a source of facilitating element in attaining student's concentration. The reason for wide acceptance of this tool in clinical and social settings for children with ASD is its' ease of use, ability to teach two-way communication and inexpensiveness. PECS has demonstrated successful use in teaching various skills in ASD affected children lacking speech.