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1 Workshops Consultation Certification September December 2015 T h e s o u r c e f o r s e r v i c e s d e s i g n e d t o e n h a n c e t h e l i v e s o f individuals with autism and related disabilities Exclusive home of workshops and services related to PECS and the Pyramid Approach to Education Pyramid has trained over 215,000 parents and educators in over 60 countries. To register, call: or online: (Flip this booklet over for our Products Catalogue)

2 Pyramid Educational Consultants: Who Are We? Pyramid Educational Consultants was established in 1992 by Andy Bondy, Ph.D., and Lori Frost, M.S., CCC-SLP with a unique approach to teaching communication skills to children and adults with autism and related developmental disabilities. Pyramid is internationally acclaimed for providing dynamic training workshops and consultative services in both home and school settings that combine the broad spectrum of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and a revolutionary approach to functional communication. Pyramid is the sole authorized provider for Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS ) and Pyramid Approach to Education training, consultation and certification. Picture Exchange Communication System, PECS and Pyramid Approach to Education are registered trademarks of Pyramid Educational Consultants, Inc. All rights reserved. Andy Bondy, Ph.D. & Lori Frost, M.S., CCC-SLP The founders of Pyramid Educational Consultants and developers of PECS, Dr. Andy Bondy and Lori Frost, are world-renowned experts that have presented to and worked with thousands of parents and professionals worldwide teaching workshops and providing support on PECS, the Pyramid Approach to Education, using B.F. Skinner s Verbal Behaviour, and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA). They have authored multiple publications including articles, books and chapters and are regarded by professionals in their field as leaders in analysing and teaching functional communication. See the Founders in an Area Near You! Dr. Andy Bondy and Lori Frost are world-renowned experts that have presented to thousands of parents and professionals worldwide. Visit pecs-canada.com/founders.php to see where and when Dr. Bondy and/ or Lori will be presenting in your area. Don t miss the rare opportunity to attend a training by these extremely sought after professionals! Dates and location Subject to change. Pyramid News Join thousands of PECS users on the Pyramid-PECS Message Board at groups.yahoo.com/group/pyramid-pecs. Connect with us on Facebook for the latest news and special offers at Follow Pyramid and Dr. Andy Bondy on Twitter Pyramid is now on Instagram! Follow Connect with us on Google+! Visit and search PECS to connect with Pyramid Educational Consultants. Pyramid Approach to Education The Pyramid Approach to Education is a unique teaching method that establishes highly effective learning environments for children and adults with autism or related developmental disabilities and/or other learning impairments. Created by Dr. Andy Bondy, the Pyramid Approach utilizes a broad spectrum of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) principles, while encouraging creativity and innovation on the teacher s part. It provides an invaluable foundation for educators and parents who want to provide the best possible environments for successful learning in the home, school or community. The Pyramid Approach to Education will provide staff, parents and caregivers with all the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to establish successful special education instructional programs. The Science of Behaviour What to Teach: Functional Objectives and Activities Powerful Reinforcement Systems Functional Communication & Social Skills Identification and Replacement of Contextually Inappropriate Behaviours The Pyramid Approach to Education emphasizes how to teach, rather than simply what to teach. Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS ) PECS is a language training package that is used to teach communication skills rapidly to those with limited functional speech. PECS promotes communication within a social context, without lengthy prerequisite training or expensive materials. Training in PECS begins by teaching spontaneous requesting, and goes on to teach additional communicative functions such as responding to questions and commenting. Based on a study conducted at the Delaware Autism Program, 76% of children using PECS acquired speech as either their primary means of communication or as augmented by a picture based system. PECS is also used successfully by many students who have developed speech, but who are not using it functionally. Generalisation Designing Effective Lessons Error Correction Strategies Evidence Based Teaching Strategies Collecting and Analysing Data The PECS protocol and teaching strategies have been scientifically validated within the field of applied behaviour analysis. According to pediatric guidelines regarding autism interventions published in PEDIATRICS: The Official Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics, individuals with autism who have limited verbal language, or those who do not respond to multiple interventions aimed at improving communication, should be offered the opportunity to use PECS. Further, a Technical Expert Panel consisting of practitioners, researchers and parents concluded that PECS is one of only a handful of interventions that have shown efficacy in the treatment of autism (Maglione, Gans, Das, Timbie, Kasari and HRSA Autism Intervention Research, 2012). 2 Subscribe to Pyramid s official YouTube channel, PECSGlobal! View our videos at Free webcasts for parents and professionals are now available! Visit for more information. I love that PECS is easy to implement, focuses on functional skills, is behaviourally based and utilizes positive reinforcement. workshop attendee, Markham, Ontario I thought I knew how to implement PECS until I took PECS basic training again! SLP, Toronto area 3

3 Workshop Details and Course Credits PECS Level 1 Training Your first step in learning to implement PECS! Pyramid Educational Consultants is pleased to offer BACB Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for many of our workshops. Upon course completion, participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance. Certificates may be submitted to satisfy continuing education requirements for other professional organizations. Please contact our office to inquire about professional credits. PECS Level 1 Training page 5 2-day course, 13 contact hours, 13.0 BACB CEUs PECS Level 2 Training page 6 2-day course, 13 contact hours, 7.5 BACB CEUs Guide to Managing Challenging Behavior page 7 1-day course, 6.5 contact hours More Workshops Available Pyramid also offers workshops that cover the following topics: The Pyramid Approach to Education Teaching Critical Communication Skills Managing Challenging Behaviours Transitioning from PECS to SGDs Organising and Managing Classrooms Autism Asperger Syndrome Visit our website at or contact canada@pecs.com for more information on these workshops and/or to find out how you can bring one or several of these workshops to your staff and/or community! Onsite Training & Consultation Want to save on expenses related to staff travel and registration fees as well as motivate and train staff in one session? Pyramid can bring our workshops to a location of your choice. We recommend combining onsite training with consultation to provide staff with support and advice on integrating PECS and the Pyramid Approach into the curriculum, developing more advanced skills, data collection procedures and analysis, and mastering effective teaching strategies. Contact canada@pecs.com for more information. PECS Certification Are you looking for the seal of approval that shows that you are implementing PECS according to the standardized protocol? Individuals certified in PECS have actively demonstrated to Pyramid Educational Consultants their ability to implement all phases of PECS according to the protocol and are qualified to coach and monitor those implementing PECS within their job sites. Contact us today at certification@pecs.com to find out how to become PECS Certified. The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) is used to rapidly teach communication skills to those with limited functional speech. PECS promotes communication within a social context, without lengthy prerequisite training. Training in PECS begins by teaching a spontaneous request, and goes on to teach additional communicative functions such as responding to questions and commenting. An added benefit for preschool children with autism and related disabilities is the high proportion who acquire independent speech. Participants will learn how to implement the six phases of PECS, plus attributes, through presenter demonstrations, video examples and role-play opportunities. Participants will leave the workshop with an understanding of how to implement PECS with individuals with autism, related developmental disabilities, and/or limited communication skills. Registration time: 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM Agenda: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Professional $450 Student/Parent $400 (plus applicable taxes) Tuition includes a copy of the PECS Training Manual, 2 nd Edition, detailed handouts, a Certificate of Attendance and continental breakfast both days. FREE PECS Training Manual to each participant who attends the PECS Level 1 Training (a $75 value)! See page 3 in the products catalog for product details. The key Pyramid components to designing effective educational environments Strategies to create an abundance of opportunities for communication The relationship between PECS and traditional communication training approaches How to implement all six phases of PECS with target individuals, using a behaviour analytic orientation The criteria for transitioning from PECS to other communication modalities ALBERTA Calgary - March 2 & 3, 2015 Edmonton - November 3 & 4, 2014 Edmonton - September 21 & 22, 2015 BRITISH COLUMBIA Vancouver (Downtown) - January 19 & 20, 2015 Vancouver Island (Nanaimo)- May 7 & 8, 2015 MANITOBA Winnipeg - October 20 & 21, 2014 NEW BRUNSWICK Moncton - July 13 & 14, 2015 Saint John - November 2 & 3, 2015 NEWFOUNDLAND St. John s - October 6 & 7, 2014 St. John s - September 14 & 15, 2015 NOVA SCOTIA Halifax - February 19 & 20, 2015 Sydney - June 1 & 2, 2015 PECS Level 1 Training dates and locations Durham Region (Oshawa) - August 27 & 28, 2015 Halton Region (Burlington) - May 26 & 27, 2015 Halton Region (Oakville) - November 17 & 18, 2015 Kitchener / Waterloo - November 20 & 21, 2014 Kitchener / Waterloo - December 7 & 8, 2015 Niagara Region (St. Catharines) - January 22 & 23, 2015 Ottawa - March 30 & 31, 2015 Peel Region (Mississauga) - February 9 & 10, 2015 Thunder Bay - September 24 & 25, 2015 Toronto - December 1 & 2, 2014 Toronto (Downtown)- April 13 & 14, 2015 York Region (Newmarket) - June 18 & 19, 2015 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND Visit pecs-canada.com for current training listings. QUEBEC Visit pecs-canada.com for current training listings. SASKATCHEWAN Regina - March 18 & 19, 2015 Saskatoon - October 5 & 6,

4 PECS Level 2 Training Continue your PECS Training and elevate your PECS implementation skills with PECS Level 2! This training will show you how to teach PECS with fidelity so your learners don t get stuck on early Phases of PECS. Let us help you create lessons that turn your PECS user into someone who communicates in all situations using longer sentences. A review of the six Phases of PECS and discussions about your current challenges combined with ideas related to materials, teaching strategies and activities to promote communication will refine your PECS implementation skills. With innovative ideas, renewed confidence and enthusiasm you will leave PECS Level 2 ready to move PECS users to more sophisticated levels of communication. Registration time: 8:00 AM to 8:30 AM Prerequisite: PECS Level 1 Training Agenda: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Professional $375 Student/Parent $300 (plus applicable taxes) Tuition includes detailed handouts with space for note-taking, Certificate of Attendance, and continental breakfast both days. How the components of the Pyramid Approach to Education are directly related to proper implementation of the PECS protocol How to incorporate communication within daily activities and routines How to develop advanced PECS lessons How to analyse teaching PECS across the day ALBERTA Edmonton - June 15 & 16, 2015 BRITISH COLUMBIA Vancouver - May 4 & 5, 2015 NEWFOUNDLAND St. John s - October 8 & 9, 2014 NOVA SCOTIA Halifax - August 20 & 21, 2015 PECS Level 2 Training dates and locations Hamilton - December 15 & 16, 2014 Hamilton - December 9 & 10, 2015 Ottawa - July 16 & 17, 2015 Peel Region (Mississauga) - April 27 & 28, 2015 Toronto City Centre- October 22 & 23, 2015 SASKATCHEWAN Regina - March 16 & 17, 2015 Saskatoon - October 7 & 8, 2015 PECS is a wonderful way for students to communicate. I love it! workshop attendee, Regina, Saskatchewan It was a great opportunity to attend this workshop. I was able to refresh my knowledge of PECS so I can continue to help kids with autism. Thank you! workshop attendee, Halifax, Nova Scotia Guide to Managing Challenging Behaviors This workshop introduces participants to broad-spectrum applied behavior analysis in the form of the Pyramid Approach to Education. The importance of addressing students skill deficits simultaneously (or prior to) addressing unwanted behavior is emphasized, along with key elements of effective educational settings. The link between functional activities, communication training and the reduction of unwanted behavior is explored. Participants learn to select and teach alternative responses to replace unwanted behavior. Antecedent strategies, including differential reinforcement procedures, and consequence based strategies are shared. Finally, issues related to the evaluation and monitoring of behavior plans are discussed. Registration time: 8:00 AM to 8:30 AM Agenda: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Price: $225 (plus applicable taxes) Tuition includes detailed handouts with space for note-taking, Certificate of Attendance, and continental breakfast both days. How to operationally define behavior How to identify and conduct a functional assessment How to select and teach functionally equivalent behavior to unwanted behavior How to identify consequence based strategies for reducing unwanted behavior How to measure, assess, and maintain the efficacy of behavior intervention Guide to Managing Challenging Behaviors dates and locations Burlington - May 25, Register for PECS Level 1 on May 27 & 28 as well and receive $25 off Oakville - November 16, Register for PECS Level 1 on August 27 & 28 as well and receive $25 off Wow! This training was packed with useful information! I left the training with a much better understanding of how to address my student s challenging behaviors. This training is a MUST for all teachers, therapists and parents! workshop attendee, Edmonton, Alberta Pyramid Discounts & Packages Take advantage of special rates when you register: Early Bird Discount: Register within 30 days of a scheduled training and receive 10% off the regular training price. Group Discounts: A 5% group discount is available for group of 2 or more people. Registrations and payment must be received together to be eligible for group discount. Interested in training a group of 5 or more people? Contact canada@pecs.com or call to inquire about discounts for larger groups! Pyramid Package: Register for the PECS Level 1 Training and Guide to Managing Challenging Behaviors for only $650 for professional (plus applicable taxes) or $600 for parent/student (plus applicable taxes). Total savings of $

5 Order products and have them delivered to your workshop Want to leave the workshop ready to get started? Pyramid offers products for delivery to workshops that will help you get started right away! Order any one or all products listed below, and they will be ready for you to pick up at the workshop. Orders must be accompanied by registration and payment (cheque/credit card/purchase order) and received at least 10 business days prior to the training. Orders received within 10 days will not be accepted and will be returned to the participant. All sales are final. Large PECS Communication Book - $45 product catalog: page 4 Intro to PECS DVD - $69 product catalog page 3 Communication Book Strap - $10 product catalog: page 5 Large Tabbed Insert Pages (Set of 6) - $40 product catalog: page 5 Pics for PECS Version 14 - $60 product catalog: page 7 Pics for PECS Version 13 While Supplies Last! - $60.. The Pyramid Approach to Education - $45 product catalog: page 13 Visual Strategies Tool Kit - $59 product catalog: page 18 Universal NO Symbols (Set of 30) - $18 product catalog: page 7.Schedule Board Kit - $54 product catalog: page 19 Workshop ONLY Starter Kit - $140 includes: Pics for PECS version14, Intro to PECS DVD, and Large PECS Communication Book Product orders and payment received within 10 business days of training will be delivered to home / organization address and will be subject to 15% shipping and handling charges. 8 Training Workshop Registration Form Attendee: (Please print clearly) Name Job Title Phone Address City/Province/PC Bill To: Name/ Organization Contact Phone Address/City/Province/PC Workshop Registering For: Workshop Dates Workshop Location Workshop Title PECS Level 1 Training: Basic Professional Registration $450 Student/Parent Registration $400 Guide to Managing Challenging Behaviors $225 PECS Level 2 Training: Advanced Professional Registration $375 Student/Parent Registration $300 Pyramid Package: PECS Level 1 Training & Guide to Managing Challenging Behaviors Professional Registration $650 Parent/Student Registration $600 Group discounts and Continuing Education Units from BACB are available; please contact our office for more information. Account Number Products to be delivered to the workshop: (All sales are final) CHECK BOX: $45 Large PECS Communication Book $10 Communication Book Strap $69 Intro to PECS DVD $40 Large Insert Pages - Tabbed (Set of 6) $60 Pics for PECS Version 14 CD $60 Pics for PECS Version 13 CD (while supplies last!) $18 Universal NO Symbols $45 The Pyramid Approach to Education Method of Payment: Visa MasterCard - $. Expiration Date Amount $54 Schedule Board Kit $59 Visual Strategies Tool Kit $140 Workshop ONLY Starter Kit (includes: Pics for PECS Version 13, Intro to PECS DVD & Large PECS Communication Book) Orders must be accompanied by payment (cheque/credit card/purchase order) and must be received by our office 10 business days prior to the workshop start date. Sep Cheque Enclosed # Purchase Order Enclosed # Mailed registration forms must be accompanied by full payment and must be received 15 days prior to training date to reserve space. Registrations without payment will not be accepted and admittance will not be guaranteed. Prices are plus applicable taxes. Cancellations must be received at least 21 days prior to workshop start date to receive a full refund. Cancellations received less than 21 days prior to the workshop start date and up until the day prior to the workshop start date are not eligible for a refund. However, registration fees can be applied towards a future Pyramid Hosted Workshop. Cancellations received on or after the workshop start date are not eligible for refund or credit. All cancellations may be subject to a $20 administration fee. Mail with payment to: Pyramid Educational Consultants of Canada, Inc. Unit South Service Road Burlington, ON Fax with purchase order or credit card number to: Register Online (credit card only): (search workshops by name or location). For more info canada@pecs.com or call