PECS courses in Leeds

Prerequisite: PECS Level 1 Training This two-day training focuses on creating lessons and activities to promote communication throughout the day. Beginning with a review of the Pyramid Approach to Education as it relates to PECS, we guide you in refining your PECS implementation and discuss current challenges you have experienced within the six phases. As you acquire teaching strategies on expanding vocabulary and syntax combined with new ideas for materials, we will discuss how to increase communication opportunities for your learner. Throughout the training, you will be provided with presenter demonstrations, video examples and opportunities to role-play. With innovative ideas, increased confidence and renewed enthusiasm, you will leave the PECS Level 2 Training ready to move PECS users to more sophisticated levels of communication. WATCH VIDEO [https://www.youtube.com/embed/RFCJMkXNUqU] WHAT YOU WILL LEARN * Identify the six phases of the PECS protocol * Analyse common difficulties with PECS implementation * Generate solutions to common challenges with implementing PECS * Provide communication opportunities across the day in all activities * Implement specific strategies for teaching advanced language concepts WORKSHOP DETAILS Agenda: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Registration Time: 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM CPD Points: Continued Professional Development Points CEUs: 7.5 BACB CEUs / 7.5 IBAO CEUs. Satisfactory completion of this course requires participants to be present for the duration of the course and to participate in all student responding activities (e.g. questions, role play, quizzes, and surveys). Tuition Includes: detailed handout with space for note taking, delegate practise bag and certificate of attendance. *Participants are encouraged to bring the PECS Training Manual (Frost and Bondy, 2002) [https://pecs-unitedkingdom.com/training/shop/pecs-training-manual-second-edition/] that they received at their PECS Level 1 Training, as this workshop may reference some pages in the manual. https://cpduk.co.uk/ This course is certified by the CPD certification service (the leading independent CPD accreditation institution) as conforming to continuing professional development principles. All delegates will receive a certificate of attendance detailing eligible CPD hours which can be used as verifiable documentary evidence when submitting CPD recording forms. Pyramid Educational Consultants is an approved BACB ACE Provider for Learning (Type 2) Continuing Education Credits. The BACB does not warrant, endorse, sponsor, approve, or partner with the event, organisation, or instructor. Pyramid Educational Consultants is an approved IBAO Provider for Continuing Education Credits.

HOW MANY TIMES A DAY DOES YOUR STUDENT COMMUNICATE USING PECS? 5 EXCHANGES, MAYBE EVEN 10 OR 15… DID YOU KNOW THAT THE RECOMMENDED NUMBER OF PECS EXCHANGES PER STUDENT IS OVER 40 EACH SCHOOL DAY? If you’re not sure how to increase your students’ opportunities to communicate or simply want some fresh ideas for PECS in your classroom, then this dynamic workshop is for you! During this workshop you will learn how to embed and increase communication opportunities across the entire school day, from planning your lesson right through to some of the practicalities of successful implementation in the lesson itself. You will learn about increasing PECS use in familiar routines and activities outside of lessons, making the most of the entire school day. Using the Pyramid Approach to Education, you will consider the application of functional activities and reinforcement to support functional communication for all phases of PECS. Opportunities to complete lesson plans for PECS in different curriculum subjects will be built into the day, and you will get to see examples of successful communication opportunities in real classrooms from around the world. Please note that prior attendance at a PECS Level 1 workshop is mandatory as this workshop does not cover the teaching of PECS phases or how to implement PECS. > Really enjoyed the workshop and will be looking into expanding my level of > knowledge in the near future. > > PIC Online attendee - UK WHAT YOU WILL LEARN * Creating lessons with functional goals * Planning opportunities for communication * Identify strategies to motivate students to participate in activities * Many ideas for how to use PECS within your lessons WHO SHOULD ATTEND? * For all professionals working with primary and secondary students * Delegates must have previously completed the PECS Level 1 workshop WORKSHOP DETAILS Agenda: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Registration Time: 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM Tuition Includes: detailed handout with space for note taking, certificate of attendance.

Is your learner ready to transition to a Speech Generating Device? Do you need help selecting a device and/or preparing your learner for the transition? This training will help get your questions answered! With the current influx of communication devices and apps to the market how do we ensure that basic functional communication skills are maintained and taught right from the beginning? Speech Generating Devices (SGDs) were first introduced for people with motor difficulties like cerebral palsy and now these devices are being introduced to our learners with autism and other related communication difficulties. for these populations, language and cognition are often compromised and basic social and communication skills have not always been mastered prior to the introduction of a device. Because of this, the way we teach the use of SGDs needs to be specifically tailored to fit the needs of each individual paying attention to devices capabilities vs. user capabilities. This full-day workshop will describe procedures for analysing a learner's current PECS skills to determine candidacy for transitioning to a Speech Generating Device (SGD), choosing a device, and teaching functional use of the device, and why we must teach the basic principles of communication to our learner first to ensure positive outcomes are achieved. *Participants should bring a Speech Generating Device (SGD) to the training for use during a variety of activities. WATCH VIDEO [https://www.youtube.com/embed/IUAJySZHB3g] TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE * Review of the PECS Protocol * The unique challenges of learners with complex communication needs * Procedures for analysing current PECS skills * Determining candidacy for transitioning from PECS to a Speech Generating Device * The 5 criteria for appropriate device selection * Preparing the learner for the transition * Using elements of the PECS protocol to teach functional SGD use * Problem solving SGD use Tuition Includes: Detailed Handout with space for note taking, Delegate Practise Bag and Certificate of Attendance. CEUs: 5.5 BACB CEUs; Satisfactory completion of this course requires participants to be present for the duration of the course and to participate in all student responding activities (e.g. questions, role play, quizzes, and surveys). Pyramid Educational Consultants is an approved BACB ACE Provider for Learning (Type 2) Continuing Education Credits. The BACB does not warrant, endorse, sponsor, approve, or partner with the event, organisation, or instructor.

This 1 hour PECS overview provides basic information about the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS). We begin with a brief overview of the Pyramid Approach to Education, a model commonly used to create effective educational environments. Next, each of the six phases of PECS will be described and/or demonstrated with accompanying videos illustrating PECS in action. We will discuss transitioning from PECS to other modalities, before concluding with a review and analysis of common myths associated with PECS. Please note that this is an overview only and is not intended as, nor does it replace the PECS Level 1 training workshop. * Identify the purpose of PECS * Identify the elements in the Pyramid Approach to Education * Discuss the six phases in the PECS protocol * List the criteria for transitioning from PECS to speech and/or SGD * Discuss myths and facts about PECS WORKSHOP DETAILS Agenda: 1 hour Registration Time: N/A Tuition Includes: N/A

This 1 hour talk provides information about the content of the NEW PECS L2 workshop. The new PECS Level 2 workshop offers delegates the opportunity to analyse the application of PECS in new real-life examples, while answering questions about their own implementation. Come along to the overview to hear in more detail what the PECS L2 can offer you, how it can improve your implementation skills and confidence. Please note that this is an overview only and is not intended as, nor does it replace the PECS Level 2 training workshop. WORKSHOP DETAILS Agenda: 1 hour Registration Time: N/A Tuition Includes: N/A

Help! I can't Wait to ask for a Break...and more! This workshop is a must for parents, caregivers and professionals working and/or living with people who have complex communication needs. You will learn how to teach critical communication skills that lead to greater independence in the home, work, school and community settings. We review nine specific skills: requesting reinforcers, requesting help, requesting a break, indicating yes and no, waiting, following directions, schedule-following and transitioning. Through lecture, demonstrations, video and participatory activities, you will acquire specific teaching strategies that are relevant for anyone who has limited communication skills, regardless of their communicative modality (e.g., Picture Exchange Communication System [PECS], signing, device use, speech). WHAT YOU WILL LEARN * Define functional communication * Identify and evaluate nine critical communication skills * Design effective teaching strategies to promote these skills independent of modality * Incorporate effective visual strategies for all communicators * Incorporate critical communication skills into functional activities and routines WORKSHOP DETAILS Agenda: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Registration Time: 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM Tuition Includes: Detailed handout with space for note taking, delegate practise/resources pack - value £15 Certificate of Attendance CEUs: 6.0 BACB CEUs; Satisfactory completion of this course requires participants to be present for the duration of the course and to participate in all student responding activities (e.g. questions, role play, quizzes, and surveys). Pyramid Educational Consultants is an approved BACB ACE Provider for Learning (Type 2) Continuing Education Credits. The BACB does not warrant, endorse, sponsor, approve, or partner with the event, organisation, or instructor.

DESCRIPTION Speech  and Language Therapy Diploma  The practice of assisting people who have disorders in language and speech or trouble with swallowing is known as Speech and Language Therapy. The role played by speech therapists, phonetics, the anatomical structure and physiologic-related functions of hearing and speech, speech-related disorders, and the growth of language, its structure, and the career paths offered by this field will be covered by the course. This Speech and Language Therapy diploma offers an outline of the basics as an introduction to the subject. It also covers a speech therapist's role, the communication fields, and the conditions they pay attention to. An outline of various speech disorders and the remedial applications that are widely used in treating them are provided. A detailed list of pathological expressions that professionals in the field use amongst themselves will also be provided. An in-depth awareness of the various anatomical systems and the physiologic-related duties of all speech organs is required. The Speech and Language Therapy Diploma Course is tailor-made to understand the laryngeal, articulatory and respiratory systems, all of which play a part in speech. It is thrilling to learn how speech is developed and the numerous stages that we undergo to discern and analyse language. You can also understand the various phases present in the linguistic development of children with bilingual and monolingual abilities. This Speech and Language Therapy diploma course also delves into language structure with the help of syntax, morphology, and semantics. Additionally, you will learn how the principles that dictate language and speech are applied by children, the usual mistakes that they may commit, and the errors commonly committed by people suffering from disorders in communication and speech. This Speech and Language Therapy diploma course offers a deep insight into the numerous elements that can affect the growth of language and speech. Drug abuse, vocal abuse, neurological disorders, apraxia, brain injury, intellectual disabilities, autism, and physical impairments are covered in this course. The use of PECS or Picture Exchange Communication System as a tool for treating children with autism who experience issues in speech impairment is also covered in this course.Please note that this online training itself does not entitle you to practise as a registered therapist in UK. Please contact the HCPC for information about licensing requirements for practicing in the UK. What you will learn  1: Attention and Listening   2: Understanding Bilingualism  3: Early Communication    4: Expressive Language   5: Social Communication  6: Speech Sounds  COURSE OUTCOMES After completing the course, you will receive a diploma certificate and an academic transcript from Elearn college. ASSESSMENT Each unit concludes with a multiple-choice examination. This exercise will help you recall the major aspects covered in the unit and help you ensure that you have not missed anything important in the unit. The results are readily available, which will help you see your mistakes and look at the topic once again. If the result is satisfactory, it is a green light for you to proceed to the next chapter. ACCREDITATION Elearn College is a registered Ed-tech company under the UK Register of Learning( Ref No:10062668). After completing a course, you will be able to download the certificate and the transcript of the course from the website. For the learners who require a hard copy of the certificate and transcript, we will post it for them for an additional charge.

Do you ever worry about how safe your students are in their relationships? Do you think that they might be vulnerable to abuse? You may work with students who indiscriminately sit on people’s laps or hug a stranger; or alternatively an adult with learning difficulties who is capable of having close intimate connections, but you worry about the speed of which they enter these relationships. These are common concerns and situations for any parent or care giver. It is well acknowledged that this need; to educate children and young people about relationships and social safety, is not being met at the moment. The SoSAFE! Programme is a visual teaching tool which enables learners to develop their abilities in managing; and communicating about their relationships. The program covers all degrees of interaction; from a student’s expectations of strangers, to the intricacies of an intimate relationship. SoSAFE! moves away from making feelings based decisions so we can enable and empower our learners to make their own judgments about what is okay to do with specific people. SoSAFE! provides a format which is portable and easy to understand, meaning that any student can discuss their relationships at any time. By giving students a set of ‘rules’ for different relationships they are better placed to realise when a relationship may not be acceptable and then have the tools to report potential abuse. If you want your students to have more success in safer relationships; but there is a gap in your knowledge that prevents you from doing this, then SoSAFE! is the framework for you. Teach them to be SoSAFE! Read a blog [https://pecs-unitedkingdom.com/blog/keeping-our-learners-safe/] about one school's experience of implementing the programme. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN * Discuss the history of and reasons for teaching social safety * Identify characteristics of students and how best to support them * Explore how to practically implement the SoSAFE! tool kit * Learn how to teach explicit consent to any user * Discover how to apply SoSAFE! to real life scenarios You can find further information on the SoSAFE Programme at sosafeprogram.com WORKSHOP DETAILS Agenda: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Registration Time: 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM Tuition Includes: A SoSAFE! Manual, all programme materials and SoSAFE! Tool Kit on a USB stick, handout with space for note taking and Certificate of Attendance.

OVERVIEW This comprehensive course on Cupping Massage Therapy Masterclass will deepen your understanding on this topic. After successful completion of this course you can acquire the required skills in this sector. This Cupping Massage Therapy Masterclass comes with accredited certification which will enhance your CV and make you worthy in the job market. So enrol in this course today to fast track your career ladder. HOW WILL I GET MY CERTIFICATE? You may have to take a quiz or a written test online during or after the course. After successfully completing the course, you will be eligible for the certificate. WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR? There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this Cupping Massage Therapy Masterclass. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds. REQUIREMENTS Our Cupping Massage Therapy Masterclass is fully compatible with PC's, Mac's, Laptop,Tablet and Smartphone devices. This course has been designed to be fully compatible on tablets and smartphones so you can access your course on wifi, 3G or 4G. There is no time limit for completing this course, it can be studied in your own time at your own pace. CAREER PATH Having these various qualifications will increase the value in your CV and open you up to multiple sectors such as Business & Management, Admin, Accountancy & Finance, Secretarial & PA, Teaching & Mentoring etc. COURSE CURRICULUM 16 sections • 41 lectures • 01:45:00 total length •Top 3 Benefits of Cupping: 00:03:00 •A Brief History of Cupping: 00:05:00 •A Word About Cupping Marks: 00:03:00 •Cupping Contraindications: 00:05:00 •Supplies and Room Set Up: 00:05:00 •Applying and Removing The Sllicone Cups: 00:01:00 •Light Friction Without Suction: 00:01:00 •Single Paraspinal Release: 00:01:00 •Double Paraspinal Release: 00:01:00 •Single Cup Lift and Twist: 00:01:00 •Double Cup Lift & Twist: 00:01:00 •Rib Release with Breath: 00:01:00 •Reverse Cross Fiber Friction: 00:01:00 •Trigger Point Release: 00:01:00 •Suction Release: 00:01:00 •Plunger Method: 00:01:00 •Popping Method: 00:01:00 •Cupping in Side lying Position: 00:02:00 •Reverse Pin & Stretch for the Neck: 00:02:00 •Reverse Pin & Stretch for the Shoulders: 00:01:00 •Reverse Pin & Stretch for Pecs: 00:01:00 •Reverse Pin & Stretch for Biceps: 00:01:00 •Reverse Pin & Stretch for Subscapularis: 00:01:00 •Reverse Pin & Stretch for Hamstrings: 00:04:00 •Active Cupping: 00:02:00 •Lymphatic Cupping for Back: 00:01:00 •Flash Cupping: 00:03:00 •Stationary Cupping: 00:02:00 •Cupping for Rotator Cuff: 00:04:00 •Cupping for the Forearms: 00:07:00 •Cupping for the Hips: 00:08:00 •Reverse Pin & Stretch for the Hamstrings and IT Band: 00:04:00 •Cupping for the Calves: 00:04:00 •Cupping for Plantar Fasciitis: 00:02:00 •Cupping for the Adductors: 00:02:00 •Cupping for the Quads: 00:03:00 •Cupping for Knee Pain: 00:03:00 •Cupping for Shin Splints: 00:04:00 •Massage Cupping Techniques for Shin and Calves: 00:06:00 •Safety and Sanitation of Cups: 00:05:00 •Assignment - Cupping Massage Therapy Masterclass: 00:00:00

By popular demand, we are merging our two innovative conferences into a single Pyramid FUNctional Conference, Beyond the Basics for 2023! Gain all the latest information on BOTH communication and behaviour-related content. This year’s two-day conference, led by the co-developers of PECS® (Picture Exchange Communication System®) Andy Bondy, PhD and Lori Frost, MS, CCC-SLP will be held virtually on October 16th and 17th, 2023. Day one will focus on the Pyramid Approach to expanding and refining communication skills. Lori Frost will kick off the conference with a presentation on ethical collaboration. Next, an entire talk is dedicated to teaching commenting skills. Critics sometimes falsely claim that Pyramid focuses only on requesting skills – so, here’s your chance to learn about how to expand communication skills to incorporate creative and meaningful commenting opportunities. The first day of the conference will conclude with the debut of a new talk that focuses on implementing strategies to expand communication skills for learners who have some speech. Day two of the conference will focus on a variety of topics related to the conditions under which behavior occurs. The conference will begin with a look at implementation of the Pyramid Approach to Education® around the globe. Participants will leave with fresh ideas to incorporate small programmatic changes that make big differences in creating effective educational environments. Next, our team will explore how prompts are used in everyday life with all new information related to assessment of prompt types for specific learners within carefully designed lessons. The conference will conclude with a full presentation on error correction with Dr. Andy Bondy providing new insights on the topic. Register for one or both days of the conference and learn why Pyramid continues to be the recognised leader in educational and communication innovations! WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: * Refine approaches to collaboration with all team members * Create lessons related to increasing communication skills, specifically related to speech and commenting skills * Expand the repertoire for teaching effective lessons by learning about new prompting and error correction strategies DAY 1: COMMUNICATION CONFERENCE DETAILS: DAY 1 Date: Monday, October 16, 2023 Agenda: 4:00pm- 9:00pm Check-in Time: 3:45pm- 4:00pm CEUs: 4.5 BACB Learning CEUs (Anticipated); 4.5 IBA CEUs (Anticipated); Cost: £65 for Day 1 only/ £120 for both Day 1 & Day 2 Tuition Includes: Detailed handout with space for note taking, Certificate of Attendance, CEUs offered (see above for details) DAY 2: BEHAVIOUR: UNDER WHAT CONDITIONS CONFERENCE DETAILS: DAY 2 Date: Tuesday, October 17, 2023 Agenda: 4:00pm- 9:00pm Check-in Time: 3:45pm- 4:00pm CEUs: 4.5 BACB Learning CEUs (Anticipated); 4.5 IBA CEUs (Anticipated); Cost: £65 for Day 2 only/ £120 for both Day 1 & Day 2 Tuition Includes: Detailed handout with space for note taking, Certificate of Attendance, CEUs offered (see above for details) Pyramid Educational Consultants is an approved BACB ACE Provider for Learning (Type 2) Continuing Education Credits. The BACB does not warrant, endorse, sponsor, approve, or partner with the event, organisation, or instructor.