This online, self-paced AFIRM module is designed for faculty and students in higher education and professionals who support autistic learners and their families across a variety of learning environments.

Important Notes:
- This is not the free AFIRM Certificate of Completion. The CEU process described here is separate and requires $35.00 payment.
- This module is not intended to take the place of training and resources on PECS provided by Pyramid Educational Consultants, Inc. The information presented in this module should be implemented under the supervision of a trained professional.
- This practice is included in Augmentative and Alternative Communication in the 2020 NCAEP EBP Report which are interventions using and/or teaching the use of a system of communication that is not verbal/vocal which can be aided (e.g., device, communication book) or unaided (e.g., sign language).

What You’ll Learn:
- Discover how learners are initially taught to give a picture of a desired item to a communicative partner in exchange for the desired item. PECS consists of six phases which are: (1) "how" to communicate, (2) distance and persistence, (3) picture discrimination, (4) sentence structure, (5) responsive requesting, and (6) commenting.
- Learn the basics of Picture Exchange Communication System TM
- Plan for, implement, and monitor this Picture Exchange Communication System TM

Requirements for CEU:
- Computer with reliable high-speed internet
- Recommended: Completion of the Augmentative and Alternative Communication module prior to this course
- Complete all module content
- Score 70% or higher on the post-assessment
- Complete the module evaluation survey

Important Registration Information:
- Registration fees are non-refundable
- Payment accepted by VISA or MasterCard only
- If you accessed this course through the UNC Event Registration System, you must complete the module on the AFIRM website before submitting payment for 0.3 CEU from the UNC Friday Center
- A full legal name, valid email address, mailing address, and your date of birth are required

How You Will Receive Your CEU:
- Within 45 days after payment and confirmation of completion, the UNC Friday Center will email you a CEU Participant ID
- Use your CEU Participant ID to request your CEU here
- You may choose to receive your CEUs by email, download, or U.S. mail