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Grace IPhone App Free Promotion For IAA members

Submitted by Mulv80 on 8 April, 2010 - 22:19

As part of the launch of the new ‘Grace’ iPhone App, O2 and IAA will be running a promotion for all members of IAA to avail of the app for free. (The cost of the app is normally €29.99)

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PECS Basic Training

Start: 22 Apr 2010 09:00

End: 23 Apr 2010 17:00

Timezone: Europe/Dublin

PECS is a tried and tested approach that uses pictures to develop communication skills in children and adults with a wide range of learning difficulties. Easy to access, affordable to implement and scientifically supported as one of the most effective interventions. PECS is an opportuunity to open the door to spontaneous communication.

Benefits of PECS

- Increases skills and independence with a functional communication system.
- Reduces inappropriate behaviours by reinforcing requests and positive communication.

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New App For iPhone To Help Autistic Children

Submitted by Mulv80 on 8 January, 2010 - 17:41

A version of this article appeared in Irish Times on December 11, 2009. BY: CIARA O'BRIEN

THE IPHONE is set to become a communication tool for children with autism, with the testing of a new application for the device.

The application is designed to be used in a similar way to the Picture Exchange Communication System (Pecs), which allows children to build sentences using a book of laminated pictures attached to a board by Velcro.

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PECS Basic Training Course - Dublin, Dec 3/4th, 2009

Submitted by admin on 2 April, 2009 - 01:37

Start: 3 Dec 2009 09:00

End: 4 Dec 2009 17:32

Timezone: Europe/Dublin

Venue: Park Plaza Tyrrelstown, Dublin.

PECS Basic Training Course, Dublin

This workshop is the basic accredited training in PECS and recommended for parents as well as professionals. Please see attached Flyer for Autumn 2009 PECS courses on island of Ireland.

PECS Basic Training Course - Derry 22/23 Oct 2009

Submitted by admin on 2 April, 2009 - 01:30

Start: 22 Oct 2009 09:00

End: 23 Oct 2009 17:30

Timezone: Europe/Dublin

PECS Basic Training Course

Venue: City Hotel Derry.

This workshop is the basic accredited training in PECS and recommended for parents as well as professionals. Please see attached Flyer for Autumn 2009 PECS courses on Island of Ireland.