PECS is an evidence based AAC which is implemented world wide. In this presentation, Louise Maggs will provide basic information about the Picture Exchange Communication System and its uses.
The six phases of PECS will be described and The Pyramid Approach to Education, the framework which PECS is based on will also be looked at.
PECS is a very specific protocol that needs to be implemented correctly for optimum results and for giving your learner communication AND independence.
All attendees will receive a 20% discount off PECS Level 1 training in Dublin on September 11th 2025
Louise Maggs is a registered Speech and Language Therapist with over ten years' experience working with children and adults with speech, language and social communication difficulties. Louise began her career working in residential schools for children and young adults with autism, implementing the PECS protocol over a 24-hour curriculum. Since joining Pyramid Louise has supported parents, teachers and therapists to successfully implement PECS and the Pyramid Approach to Education in homes, schools, residential care settings and in the community. Louise has had great success in supporting schools to embed the Pyramid Approach to Education across their whole curriculum, resulting in them gaining official certification from Pyramid. Since working for Pyramid Louise developed a greater interest in applied behaviour analysis and went on to achieve an MSc in Applied Behaviour Analysis and Therapy, her final dissertation investigating the validity of parent training in implementing PECS. As Clinical Director of Pyramid UK Louise has managerial responsibility and clinical oversight of the whole consultant team, ensuring a consistently high level of training and consultation services. Louise has a wealth of experience in working with individuals with communication difficulties and a passion for teaching functional skills within the curriculum.
