At Margaret Brent, we use a multimodal approach that may include picture communication symbols, topic boards, American Sign Language and/or augmentative output devices.  We are providing you with a list of picture communication symbols and signs commonly used throughout our school with our students.  These are alternative techniques that may assist or provide a student the means to communicate.

Picture Communication System -These are images produced to allow students to use pictures to communicate.

Grocery PECS

Mayer Johnson - Manufactures augmentative communication products for non-speaking individuals, including special education software, hardware, and printed materials.

Picture Communication Symbols - This material was developed by theNational Center to Improve Practice (NCIP)  in collaboration with the Center for Literacy and Disabilities (CLD)  at Duke University.  

Getting Started With Augmentative Communication - Picture Symbols

American Sign Language -These are signal language designed for the deaf.  These allow students to use their hands to communicate.