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1 Workshops Seminars Consultation Certification September December 2015 Le a d e r s i n d e s i g n i n g comprehensive educa t i o n a l p r o g ra m s f o r individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders 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 toll free: or online:

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 Behavior 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 Behavior, and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). They have authored multiple publications including articles, books and chapters and are regarded by professionals in their field as leaders in analyzing and teaching functional communication. See the Founders in an Area Near You! Dr. Bondy and Lori Frost are presenting talks on some exciting topics in 2015 including transitioning from PECS to SGDs and the language of emotions! Don t miss the opportunity to attend training presented by these extremely sought after professionals! Look for their caricatures throughout this catalog or see pages for details. 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 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 Behavior 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 Behavior What to Teach: Functional Objectives and Activities Powerful Reinforcement Systems Functional Communication & Social Skills Identification and Replacement of Contextually Inappropriate Behaviors 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. The Pyramid Approach to Education emphasizes how to teach, rather than simply what to teach. Generalization Designing Effective Lessons Error Correction Strategies Evidence Based Teaching Strategies Collecting and Analyzing Data The PECS protocol and teaching strategies have been scientifically validated within the field of Applied Behavior Analysis. 2 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. 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. Pediatric Guidelines Recommend PECS! 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). 3

3 Workshop Details and Course Credits Pyramid Educational Consultants, Inc. is pleased to offer ASHA & 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 pages day course, 13 contact hours, 1.3 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area), 13.0 BACB CEUs... PECS Level 2 Training pages day course, 13 contact hours, 1.3 ASHA CEUs (Advanced level, Professional area), 7.5 BACB CEUs... Teaching Critical Communication Skills page 10 1-day course, 6.5 contact hours, 0.65 ASHA CEUs (Introductory level, Basic Communication Process area), 6.5 BACB CEUs... The Language of Emotions page 11 1-day course, 6.5 contact hours, 0.65 ASHA CEUs (Introductory level, Professional area), 6.5 BACB CEUs... Transitioning From PECS to SGDs pages day course, 5.5 contact hours, 0.55 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Language Disorder area), 5.5 BACB CEUs PECS Level 1 Training Your first step in learning to implement PECS! 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: 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM Professional $395 Parent $295 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 $69 value)! See page 3 in the products catalog for product details. Agenda: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM 4 Please visit for our presenters financial and non-financial relationship disclosure statements. The presentations listed above will focus exclusively on the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS ) and the Pyramid Approach to Education and will not focus on information about other interventions. On-Site 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 the following: integration of PECS and the Pyramid Approach into the curriculum, development of more advanced skills, data collection procedures and analysis, and mastering effective teaching strategies. Please note a variety of remote consultation services are available to meet the individual needs of your learner(s). Contact us at [email protected] 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 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 at [email protected] to find out how to become PECS Certified. What You Will Learn: 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 behavior analytic orientation The criteria for transitioning from PECS to other communication modalities PECS Level 1 Training dates and locations listed on pages 6 & 7 Please register early as workshop seating is limited. The teaching strategies and tools were so helpful, I know I will use them in my classroom right away! PECS Level 1 Training Participant, Modesto, CA I loved how our presenter demonstrated each step of PECS and gave us different scenarios of how to solve problems that may arise. This was easily the best workshop I ve been to in over ten years! PECS Level 1 Training Participant, San Francisco, CA The breakdown of information, explanations and handouts was fantastic. I am very excited to implement each phase as well as properly use reinforcers. Thank you for sharing your enthusiasm and expertise! PECS Level 1 Training Participant, Eugene, OR One of the best and most practical trainings I have been to. I enjoyed it immensely and never found myself questioning purpose or direction of conversation. I was engaged for the entire two days and cannot wait to begin these strategies on Monday. Thanks! PECS Level 1 Training Participant Register Online: (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm Eastern Time) 5

4 PECS Level 1 Training dates and locations (continued on page 7) PECS Level 1 Training dates and locations (continued from page 6) ALABAMA Birmingham - April 23 & 24, 2015 ALASKA Anchorage - September 2 & 3, 2015 ARIZONA Phoenix - February 26 & 27, 2015 Anaheim - April 16 & 17, 2015 Fresno - December 8 & 9, 2014 Fresno - December 14 & 15, 2015 Irvine - July 23 & 24, 2015 Los Angeles - November 17 & 18, 2014 Los Angeles - November 5 & 6, 2015 Sacramento - October 15 & 16, 2014* Sacramento - March 9 & 10, 2015 Sacramento - October 19 & 20, 2015 San Diego - February 5 & 6, 2015 San Diego - September 14 & 15, 2015 San Francisco - June 4 & 5, 2015 San Jose - January 12 & 13, 2015 COLORADO Denver - September 22 & 23, 2014 Denver - September 17 & 18, 2015 CONNECTICUT Hartford - September 11 & 12, 2014 Hartford - August 27 & 28, 2015 North Haven - December 4 & 5, 2014 North Haven - December 7 & 8, 2015 DELAWARE Wilmington - August 10 & 11, 2015 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Washington - April 20 & 21, 2015 FLORIDA Ft. Lauderdale - July 20 & 21, 2015 Jacksonville - January 26 & 27, 2015 Pensacola - February 23 & 24, 2015 GEORGIA Atlanta - August 27 & 28, 2015 HAWAII Honolulu - August 24 & 25, 2015 IDAHO Boise - October 23 & 24, 2014 Boise - October 15 & 16, 2015 ILLINOIS Chicago - February 26 & 27, 2015 Chicago - July 30 & 31, 2015 Peoria - September 21 & 22, 2015 INDIANA Indianapolis - April 13 & 14, 2015 IOWA Des Moines - May 7 & 8, 2015 KENTUCKY Louisville - May 4 & 5, 2015 Owensboro - December 1 & 2, 2014 Owensboro - December 7 & 8, 2015 LOUISIANA Baton Rouge - November 13 & 14, 2014 MAINE Bangor - November 16 & 17, 2015 Portland - March 19 & 20, 2015 MARYLAND Baltimore - November 13 & 14, 2014 Baltimore - November 9 & 10, 2015 MASSACHUSETTS Boston - October 6 & 7, 2014 Boston - April 27 & 28, 2015 Boston - October 26 & 27, 2015 MICHIGAN Detroit - June 1 & 2, 2015 Kalamazoo - November 13 & 14, 2014 Kalamazoo - November 16 & 17, 2015 MINNESOTA Bloomington - March 19 & 20, 2015 MISSISSIPPI Jackson - September 29 & 30, 2014 Jackson - October 1 & 2, 2015 MISSOURI Kansas City - February 12 & 13, 2015 St. Louis - December 4 & 5, 2014 St. Louis - December 10 & 11, 2015 Springfield - June 22 & 23, 2015 MONTANA Billings - September 15 & 16, 2014 *A purple workshop with an asterisk indicates a Teaching Critical Communication Skills training is scheduled immediately following this workshop. Register for a Pyramid Package and save! See page 14 for details. See page 10 for more information about Teaching Critical Communication Skills. NEBRASKA Omaha - October 8 & 9, 2015 NEW HAMPSHIRE Manchester - July 29 & 30, 2015* NEW JERSEY New Brunswick - June 4 & 5, 2015 NEW MEXICO Albuquerque - October 16 & 17, 2014 Albuquerque - April 13 & 14, 2015 Albuquerque - October 22 & 23, 2015 NEW YORK New York - November 6 & 7, 2014 New York - March 19 & 20, 2015 New York - November 19 & 20, 2015 Plainview - July 16 & 17, 2015 Rochester - May 18 & 19, 2015 Syracuse - October 9 & 10, 2014 Syracuse - October 5 & 6, 2015 NORTH CAROLINA Charlotte - May 14 & 15, 2015 Raleigh-Durham - January 14 & 15, 2015* NORTH DAKOTA Bismarck - May 4 & 5, 2015 OHIO Cincinnati - September 29 & 30, 2014 Cincinnati - September 28 & 29, 2015 Cleveland - November 3 & 4, 2014 Cleveland - November 5 & 6, 2015 Columbus - March 12 & 13, 2015 OKLAHOMA Oklahoma City - March 2 & 3, 2015 OREGON Eugene - March 5 & 6, 2015 Portland - August 13 & 14, 2015 PENNSYLVANIA Harrisburg - February 5 & 6, 2015 Philadelphia - October 27 & 28, 2014 Philadelphia - April 30 & May 1, 2015 Philadelphia - October 29 & 30, 2015 Pittsburgh - December 11 & 12, 2014 Pittsburgh - December 14 & 15, 2015 *A green workshop with an asterisk indicates a Transitioning from PECS to SGDs training is scheduled immediately following this workshop. Register for a Pyramid Package and save! See page 14 for details. See pages for more information about Transitioning from PECS to SGDs. PUERTO RICO San Juan - July 23 & 24, 2015 SOUTH CAROLINA Columbia - February 12 & 13, 2015 TENNESSEE Knoxville - April 27 & 28, 2015 Nashville - October 6 & 7, 2014 Nashville - June 25 & 26, 2015 Nashville - October 19 & 20, 2015 TEXAS Arlington - January 26 & 27, 2015 Austin - April 30 & May 1, 2015 El Paso - April 27 & 28, 2015 Fort Worth - July 23 & 24, 2015 Houston - March 23 & 24, 2015 Lubbock - January 22 & 23, 2015 Mcallen - February 26 & 27, 2015 San Antonio - December 15 & 16, 2014 San Antonio - November 30 & Dec 1, 2015 UTAH Salt Lake City - June 25 & 26, 2015 VERMONT Burlington - March 9 & 10, 2015 VIRGINIA Richmond - August 13 & 14, 2015 Roanoke - February 19 & 20, 2015 WASHINGTON Seattle - November 10 & 11, 2014 Seattle - November 12 & 13, 2015 Spokane - August 10 & 11, 2015 WEST VIRGINIA Charleston - September 18 & 19, 2014 Charleston - September 24 & 25, 2015 WISCONSIN Eau Claire - September 15 & 16, 2014 Eau Claire - September 21 & 22, 2015 Milwaukee - November 6 & 7, 2014 Milwaukee - November 9 & 10, 2015 WYOMING Casper - September 8 & 9, 2014 Dates and locations bolded in red indicate a workshop presented by Dr. Andy Bondy and/or Lori Frost. Subject to change without notice. 6 Register Online: (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm Eastern Time) Register Online: (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm Eastern Time) 7

5 Teaching Critical Communication Skills HELP! I Can t WAIT to Ask for a BREAK and More! Learn how to teach the 9 skills that lead to increased independence and decreased inappropriate behaviors for all learners regardless of communicative modality. Individuals with complex communication needs must master certain critical communication skills if they are to function independently in the home, community, school and/or vocational setting. This training discusses how to teach critical expressive communication skills (requesting reinforcers, requesting help, requesting a break, acceptance and rejection) and critical receptive communications skills (waiting, following directions, schedule following and transitions between activities). Critical expressive communication skills are skills individuals need to convey important messages to others. These skills are crucial because if a person cannot calmly and effectively communicate wants and needs, contextually inappropriate behaviors may be demonstrated. Critical receptive communication skills relate to a person s ability to understand important messages from others. Failure to understand such messages may be distressing and/or dangerous for the individual. This one day training focuses on why these nine skills are the highest priority for teaching and how we teach them. Strategies covered are relevant for anyone with complex communication needs, regardless of their communication modality (PECS, speech, sign, SGD). Teaching Critical Communication Skills is a must for anyone working and/or living with people with complex communication needs. Registration time: 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM Agenda: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Professional or Parent $175 Register for a PECS Level 1 Training and Teaching Critical Communication Skills or multiple one day trainings and save on registration fees! See page 14 for details. See pages 6 & 7 for a full listing of PECS Level 1 Trainings. Tuition includes detailed handouts, a Certificate of Attendance and continental breakfast. What You Will Learn: How to define functional communication How to identify and evaluate the nine critical communication skills How to design effective teaching strategies to promote these skills independent of modality How to incorporate effective visual strategies for all communicators How to incorporate these skills into functional activities and routines Teaching Critical Communication Skills dates and locations Sacramento - October 17, 2014 NEW YORK New York - October 8, 2015 The Language of Emotions presented by Andy Bondy, PhD, world-renowned autism expert, developer of the Pyramid Approach to Education and co-developer of PECS Learn why traditional approaches to teaching the language of emotions may not be effective and how they can be improved. Many people with autism have difficulty acquiring language related to expressing their emotions and also identifying emotions in other people. In this workshop we will evaluate and challenge traditional approaches to teaching learners with autism to communicate about their emotions, as well as respond to such language from other people. This training begins with providing a theoretical approach to the Language of Emotions and ends with a variety of practical suggestions for teaching. B.F. Skinner provided an important guide to the analysis of language in his book, Verbal Behavior. In this book, he stresses the critical value of focusing on the function of various aspects of communication. His analysis includes a very interesting section on what he termed private events. That is, how do we learn to talk about things that happen inside of us? In this workshop, we will review traditional approaches to teaching children with autism to communicate about their emotions as well as respond to such language from other people. Participants will be asked to consider how they currently teach various lessons related to emotions and then plan to incorporate Skinner s analysis into the design of effective lessons. These lessons may involve very young children or teenagers and adults who continue to have difficulty with this topic. We also will look at a very important part of language that helps communicative partners better understand the perspective of someone who is attempting to communicate. We will review why this area is so difficult for those with autism and suggest teaching strategies that may lead to successful acquisition of these complex language skills. Registration time: 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM Agenda: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Professional or Parent $175 Register for a PECS Level 1 Training and The Language of Emotions or multiple one day trainings and save on registration fees! See page 14 for details! See pages 6 & 7 for a full listing of PECS Level 1 Trainings. Tuition includes detailed handouts, a Certificate of Attendance and continental breakfast. What You Will Learn: To describe how children typically learn to comment about private events The type of information adults respond to when teaching children to tell us about their emotions, and what may be missing for children with autism How to both take advantage of existing emotional displays and how to create situations that area likely to induce such feelings Why it is not easy to teach really ILLINOIS Chicago - October 26, 2015 NORTH CAROLINA Charlotte - August 10, 2015 The Language of Emotions dates and locations Loved this training! I will create my IEPs around this! Loved specific examples from the presenter that I can use in real life! Loved that the training was not PECS specific, but for all modalities! Loved getting help with teaching help and break. workshop attendee, St. Louis, MO This training is an important supplement to the PECS Level 1 workshop! It also stands alone as a tremendously beneficial training experience! Los Angeles - March 12, 2015 PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia - March 9, 2015 presented by Andy Bondy, PhD Many of the available workshops pertaining to Autism cover such similar ground as each other. This workshop took a very different approach and in turn was much more helpful to me. It is extremely useful to hear a new perspective. workshop attendee, Boston, MA 10 Register Online: (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm Eastern Time) Register Online: (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm Eastern Time) 11

6 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 learn how to create lessons that turn your PECS user into someone who communicates in all situations. 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: 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM Prerequisite: PECS Level 1 Training Agenda: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Professional $395 Parent $295 Tuition includes detailed handouts, a Certificate of Attendance and continental breakfast both days. What You Will Learn: 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 analyze teaching PECS across the day PECS Level 2 Training dates and locations (continued on page 9) PECS Level 2 Training dates and locations (continued from page 8) MINNESOTA Bloomington - September 24 & 25, 2015 St. Paul - September 18 & 19, 2014 MISSOURI Kansas City - April 23 & 24, 2015 St. Louis - July 27 & 28, 2015 NEW HAMPSHIRE Portsmouth - December 10 & 11, 2015 NEW JERSEY New Brunswick - November 12 & 13, 2015 NEW MEXICO Albuquerque - January 22 & 23, 2015 NEW YORK New York - October 2 & 3, 2014 New York - June 15 & 16, 2015 NORTH CAROLINA Charlotte - October 9 & 10, 2014 Raleigh-Durham - October 22 & 23, 2015 OHIO Columbus - June 22 & 23, 2015 OREGON Portland - November 9 & 10, 2015 PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia - December 4 & 5, 2014 Philadelphia - August 20 & 21, 2015 TENNESSEE Nashville - December 8 & 9, 2014 TEXAS Arlington - October 23 & 24, 2014 Austin - November 17 & 18, 2014 Fort Worth - October 26 & 27, 2015 San Antonio - August 6 & 7, 2015 WASHINGTON Seattle - May 11 & 12, 2015* *A green workshop with an asterisk indicates a Transitioning from PECS to SGDs training is scheduled immediately following this workshop. Register for a Pyramid Package and save! See page 14 for details. See pages for more information about Transitioning from PECS to SGDs. ALABAMA Birmingham- July 20 & 21, 2015 ALASKA Anchorage - August 31 & Sep 1, 2015 ARKANSAS Little Rock - November 10 & 11, 2014 Los Angeles - June 8 & 9, 2015 Sacramento - January 26 & 27, 2015 San Diego - December 7 & 8, 2015 San Francisco - October 30 & 31, 2014 San Jose - October 1 & 2, 2015 COLORADO Denver - December 3 & 4, 2015 HAWAII Honolulu - December 15 & 16, 2014 ILLINOIS Chicago - December 1 & 2, 2014 Chicago - December 3 & 4, 2015 IOWA Des Moines - November 5 & 6, 2015 KENTUCKY Louisville - September 8 & 9, 2014 Louisville - September 10 & 11, 2015 MAINE Portland - December 8 & 9, 2014 MARYLAND Towson - March 23 & 24, 2015 MASSACHUSETTS Boston - September 18 & 19, 2014 Boston - September 24 & 25, 2015 MICHIGAN Kalamazoo - April 16 & 17, 2015 Love the video examples with correct and incorrect techniques as well as the chance to practice in groups. Great presenter! We were able to get lots of questions answered throughout the troubleshooting session. PECS Level 2 Training Participant, Salt Lake City, UT I learned so much from the PECS Level 2 Training! I was impressed by the knowledge of our trainer and I feel fortunate I was able to take my PECS knowledge to the next level. PECS Level 2 Training Participant, Fairfield, CA Fabulous! So helpful, I feel like I learned SO much. The videos are great for seeing the material in the real world but the peer to peer practice is priceless! PECS Level 2 Training Participant, St. Louis, MO This was a very helpful workshop and our presenter was great. She had great ideas, knowledge, and problem solving skills. I loved the opportunity to brush up on my PECS skills while learning more advanced PECS techniques! PECS Level 2 Training Participant, Nashville, TN I really appreciated this workshop. The presenter s examples were great and I appreciated how the training was tailored to the participant s needs. The pace was great and it was nice to have opportunities to practice and come up with ideas! I almost feel bad for my team members who didn t attend, I am heading back with LOADS of ideas! PECS Level 2 Training Participant, Seattle, WA 8 Register Online: (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm Eastern Time) Register Online: (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm Eastern Time) 9

7 Transitioning From PECS to Speech Generating Devices (SGDs)* Is your learner ready to transition to a Speech Generating Device? Do you need help selecting a device and/or preparing your learner for the transition? This training will help get your questions answered! With the current influx of communication devices and apps to the market, how do we ensure that basic functional communication skills are maintained and taught right from the beginning? Speech Generating Devices (SGDs) were first introduced for people with motor difficulties. The use of these devices have now expanded and are being introduced to learners with autism and other related communication difficulties. For these populations, language and cognition are often compromised and basic social and communication skills have not always been mastered prior to the introduction of a device. Because of this, the way we teach the use of SGDs needs to be specifically tailored to fit the needs of each individual paying attention to devices capabilities vs. user capabilities. This full-day workshop will describe procedures for analyzing a learner s current PECS skills to determine candidacy for transitioning to a Speech Generating Device (SGD), choosing a device, and teaching functional use of the device, and why we must teach the basic principles of communication to our learner first to ensure positive outcomes are achieved. *Please bring a Speech Generating Device (SGD) to the training for use during a variety of activities to receive the full experience. Registration time: 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM Agenda: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Professional or Parent $175 Register for a PECS Level 1 Training and Transitioning from PECS to SGDs or multiple one day trainings and save on registration fees! See page 14 for details! See pages 6 & 7 for a full listing of PECS Level 1 Trainings. Tuition includes detailed handouts, PECS Language Sample and Summary forms and a Certificate of Attendance. Topics Covered Include: Review of the PECS Protocol The unique challenges of learners with Complex Communication Needs Procedures for analyzing current PECS skills Determining candidacy for transitioning from PECS to an SGD The 5 criteria for appropriate device selection Preparing the learner for the transition Using elements of the PECS protocol to teach functional SGD use Problem-solving SGD use Transitioning From PECS to SGDs dates and locations listed on page 13 Awesome and much needed training! This training should be mandatory for anyone serving on an Assistive Technology and SLPs working with students using AAC as well as special education teachers. workshop attendee, Sacramento, CA Transitioning From PECS to SGDs dates and locations (continued from page 12) Los Angeles - March 13, 2015 HAWAII Honolulu - December 17, 2014 ILLINOIS Chicago - October 27, 2015 NEW HAMPSHIRE Manchester - July 31, 2015 NEW YORK New York - October 9, 2015 NORTH CAROLINA Charlotte - August 11, 2015 Raleigh-Durham - January 16, 2015 PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia - March 10, 2015 WASHINGTON Seattle - May 13, 2015 Dates and locations bolded in red indicate a workshop presented by Lori Frost, MS, CCC-SLP, world-renowned autism expert and co-developer of PECS PECS IV+ App Now Available! Has your learner mastered Phases I through IV of the PECS protocol using a traditional PECS Communication Book? The PECS IV+ App is a great digital alternative designed to use in any setting with learners that are proficient at creating and exchanging picture sentences!* Pyramid Educational Consultants next great app, PECS IV+, allows users who are proficient at creating and exchanging picture sentences to switch between insert pages of a digital PECS Communication Book to construct Sentence Strips. The extended Sentence Strip makes it easy for users to construct long sentences with up to 7 pictures. The app gives users easy access to multiple insert pages which will allow for language and vocabulary growth. *Pyramid Educational Consultants do not recommend starting functional communication training with an app or a speech generating device as these tech options do NOT require the social interaction that is crucial to communication and is the cornerstone of the Picture Exchange Communication System. When starting functional communication training, it is recommended to start with a low-tech PECS Communication Book. The PECS IV+ App includes: 1,000 ready to use Pics for PECS images (including 21 Sentence Starters) The Sentence Strip makes it easy to construct Male and female synthesized speech long sentences with up to 7 pictures! Ability to re-label images as desired Customize the image library by importing your own pictures A digital Sentence Strip with space for up to 7 pictures Pyramid offer apps for iphone, ipad and/or Android mobile devices. Let Pyramid help you set up successful classrooms, teach picture discrimination and waiting, teach commenting lessons, assist with reinforcement and put easy deal making in your hands! Join Pyramid s Joe McCleery, PhD as he reviews some of our apps at 12 Register Online: (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm Eastern Time) Register Online: (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm Eastern Time) 13

8 Pyramid Packages & Group Discounts Take advantage of special rates when you register for these Pyramid Packages: Pyramid Package A: Register for the PECS Level 1 OR PECS Level 2 Training and any one day training (The Language of Emotions, Teaching Critical Communication Skills or Transitioning from PECS to SGDs) for only $545/professional or $445/parent (total savings of $25). Pyramid Package B: Register for any two one day trainings (The Language of Emotions, Teaching Critical Communication Skills or Transitioning from PECS to SGDs) for only $300 (total savings of $50). Group Discounts: A 10% group discount is available for a group of 5 or more people. Registrations and payment must be received together to be eligible for group discount. Interested in training a group of ten or more? Contact Pyramid at [email protected] or to inquire about discounts for larger groups! 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 (along with payment) and received at least 10 days prior to the training. Orders received less than 10 days prior will not be accepted and will be returned. All sales are final. Large PECS Communication Book - $36 product catalog: page 4 Large Non-Tabbed Insert Pages (Set of 6) - $30 product catalog: page 5 Pics for PECS Version 14 - $59 product catalog: page 6.. The Pyramid Approach to Education - $39.95 product catalog: page 15 Visual Strategies Tool Kit - $54.95 product catalog: page 20 Communication Book Strap - $7 product catalog: page 4 Large Tabbed Insert Pages (Set of 6) - $32 product catalog: page 5 Universal NO Symbols (Set of 30) - $15 product catalog: page 4.Schedule Board Kit - $49.95 product catalog: page Register Online: (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm Eastern Time) Training Workshop Registration Form Attendee: (Please print clearly) Name Job Title Phone Address City/State/Zip Bill To: Name/ Organization Contact Phone Address/City/State/Zip Workshop(s) Registering For: Workshop Dates Workshop Location Workshop Title Workshop Dates Workshop Location Workshop Title Workshop Dates Workshop Location Workshop Title PECS Level 1 Training Professional Registration $395 Parent Registration $295 PECS Level 2 Training Professional Registration $395 Parent Registration $295 Pyramid Package A: PECS Level 1 OR PECS Level 2 Training + any One Day Training (save $25) Professional Registration $545 Parent Registration $445 Pyramid Package B: Any 2 One Day Trainings (save $50) Professional/Parent $300 Account Number Expiration Date Check Enclosed # $. Amount Teaching Critical Communication Skills Professional/Parent $175 The Language of Emotions Professional/Parent $175 Transitioning from PECS to SGDs Professional/Parent $175 Pyramid Packages: attend multiple trainings and save! Discount available only when registering for multiple trainings at same time Products to be delivered to the workshop: (All sales are final) CHECK BOX: $36 Large PECS Communication Book $7 Communication Book Strap $32 Large Insert Pages - Tabbed (Set of 6) $30 Large Insert Pages - Non-Tabbed (Set of 6) $59 Pics for PECS Version 14 CD If you plan to order products to be delivered at the training, we must receive your registration (accompanied by payment) at least 10 days prior to the training. Method of Payment: Visa MasterCard Discover Disclaimer: Sales tax will be added as applicable upon shipment. Initial: Mailed registration forms must be accompanied by full payment and received at least 10 days prior to training date to reserve space. Registrations without payment will not guarantee admittance. Mail with payment to: Pyramid Educational Consultants Inc., 13 Garfield Way, Newark, DE $15 Universal NO Symbols $39.95 The Pyramid Approach to Education $54.95 Visual Strategies Tool Kit $49.95 Schedule Board Kit Purchase Order Enclosed # Online (credit card only): (search workshops by name or location) - Sep Fax (purchase order/credit card only) to: