PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System)
What it means
A specific augmentative-communication teaching protocol in which a learner is taught to exchange pictures to communicate, progressing through defined phases. PECS is not a generic name for all picture boards, visual schedules, or picture-based AAC.
Term details
Category: therapy
Regional use: general
Last source check: July 28, 2026
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