Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) or Sign Language: An Evidence-Based Decision Making Example
Document Type
Article
Journal/Book Title/Conference
Teaching Exceptional Children
Volume
41
Issue
2
Publisher
Council for Exceptional Children
Publication Date
2008
First Page
40
Last Page
47
Abstract
Evidence-based practice (EBP) refers to clinical decisions as a result of the careful integration of research evidence and student needs. Although required to employ evidence-based practices, teachers receive little training on how to identify what practices are determined to be evidence-based and which are most appropriate for individual students. Often practices are chosen based on teachers’ expertise or on the availability of resources. A time-efficient method for gathering research and incorporating it with student-specific variables will help teachers accomplish the goal of implementing evidence-based practices in their classrooms. The current paper provides three case examples that demonstrate how to apply a structured evidence-based decision making process to the selection of the most appropriate augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) system for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Recommended Citation
Spencer, T., Petersen, D., & Gillam, S. (2008). Picture exchange communication system (PECS) or sign language: An evidence-based decision making example, Teaching Exceptional Children, 41, 40-47.
Comments
Originally published by the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC). Abstract available through remote link. Membership required to access article fulltext.