Correct Answer - Option 1 : PECS
Autism is a PDD (Pervasive Development Disorder) considered to be-
- The result of some structural differences in the brain that are usually evident at birth or become apparent as the child begins to develop.
- Autism is a development disorder which involves a wide range of problematic behaviour.
- This includes a defect in language, perception, motor development not related to reality and social situations.
- Sometimes intellectual ability is also hindered as there is an impairment on memory as well.
There is no single intervention protocol for all children with autism; however, most individuals respond best to highly structured behavioural programs.
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PECS is a method to teach Autistic children-
- It is a type of augmentative and alternative communication technique where individuals with little or no verbal ability learn to communicate using picture cards.
- Children use the pictures to "vocalize" a desire, observation, or feeling.
- Many children with autism learn visually, and therefore, this type of communication technique has been shown to be effective in improving independent communication skills.
- Some other most commonly used behaviour programs are-
- Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)
- Verbal Behaviour Intervention
- Floor Time
- Gluten Free, Casein Free Diet (GFCF)
- Occupational Therapy
- Relationship Development Intervention (RDI)Sensory Integration
- TherapyJASPER (Joint Attention Symbolic Play Engagement Regulation) etc.
Thus from above-mentioned points, it is clear that PECS is a method to teach Autistic children.
