Create a PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) Chart

PECS is a way to communicate with children who have a delay in speech. Each PECS package is as individual as people are so make it fun!

Steps

 * 1)  Take pictures of various foods, games, and activities pertaining to the child
 * 2)  Laminate or cover the pictures along with strips of construction paper with clear tape
 * 3)  Place one side of velcro on the back of the pictures and the opposite side of the velcro on the strip of construction paper
 * 4)  Staple the construction paper near the various activities in the house and put the food pictures in a binder with the opposite velcro on the front of the binder

Tips

 * Have a picture for everything - it's better to have a picture and not need it than it is to not have a picture and need it.
 * Activities include chores, trips in the car, using the bathroom, washing hands, taking a bath, going on a walk ... basically anything the child does. You can even include pictures of people and events!
 * Have multiple picture cards - they get lost and worn out.
 * Keep the extra picture cards in an extra binder or in small craft organizers.

Things You'll Need

 * A camera
 * A printer
 * Construction paper: various colors
 * Tape, laminating pouches or machine
 * Velcro
 * Stapler w/ ample staples
 * Various binders

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