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PCI Reading Program Level 1 
The PCI Reading Program is a research-based curriculum created specifically to teach students with developmental disabilities, autism, and significant learning disabilities to read. Level One teaches 140 sight words and "real-world" words through a comprehensive system of repetition, "hands-on" practice, controlled-vocabulary reading, and high-interest activities. Nonreaders become successful readers word-by-word, reading 28 engaging, full-color books along the way.
LEARN FIVE WORDS AND READ A BOOK
The five-step lesson cycle (see pages 6-7) is based on visual discrimination and is designed to teach students to automatically recognize and correctly pronounce one word at a time. As each new word is learned, previous words are continually reviewed, which promotes both short- and long-term retention. For every five words learned, students are invited to read a full-color book about the everyday life of a contemporary adolescent character.
FOR NONREADERS OF ALL AGES
The program is designed for nonreaders age 5 to adult, the activities and books feature realistic illustrations, and the story lines encompass important life skills and lessons. The program materials use repetition and review along with frequent praise to guarantee successful learning and to increase students' self-confidence.
THE FIRST OF THREE LEVELS
Level One is designed as a one-on-one program that takes at least one full school year to complete. Two additional levels are forthcoming. Level Two will teach an additional 140 words and introduce students to wrapped text and a few common inflectional endings, such as -s and -ing. Level Three will serve as a "bridge" between reading through visual discrimination and reading through basic decoding strategies and word attack skills.
COMPONENTS
3 Word Building Lessons Books, 1 Word Building Lessons Software Mac/Win CD, 5 Trace and Read Workbooks, 2 Guided Word Practice Books, 1 Activity Sheets Binder, 1 Building Reading Skills Binder, 28 Books, 140 Word Cards, 100 Picture Cards, 1 "Word Game" Board, 1 "Match on the Mat" Board, 105 Text Cards, 105 Scene Cards, 1 Plastic Card Tray, 1 Plastic Viewer, and 1 Teacher's Guide. All program components come in a custom box designed for storage and display
Ages: 1 to 18 Requirements: None |
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PCI Reading Program Level 2 
Level Two is designed as the next step for students who have completed Level One. It teaches 140 additional sight words and "real-world" nouns and verbs, advancing students from a 1.0 reading level to a 2.0-2.5 reading level. While Level Two's focus is still on teaching words through visual discrimination, it also introduces students to wrapped text, common inflectional endings, such as -s, -ing, and -ed, and compound words.
Level Two
Scripted Lessons
14 Books
5 Student Workbooks
Activity Sheets
Read-Aloud Pages
Word Building Lessons CD
4 Word Windows
40 Word Strips
280 Word Cards
100 Picture Cards
140 Matching Text and Scene Cards
2 Game Mats
Review Stories Book
Comprehensive Test
14 Posttests
Skill Discovery Lessons Book
Plastic Card Tray
Plastic Viewer
Supplemental Building Reading Skills Binder
Checklists and Progress Charts
Words Taught in Groups of Ten Level Two uses the same five-step lesson cycle that students became familiar with in Level One, but it teaches the words in groups of ten rather than five. Level Two includes 14 full-color books, one for every ten words learned. Each book features a different adolescent character in a typical everyday setting. Books range in length from 12 to 16 pages and move from one paragraph per page to up to three paragraphs per page.
Ages: 1 to 18 Requirements: None |
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PECS Data Forms CD 
CD that contains all of the data forms, checklists, and worksheets in the Manual, plus dozens more!
The PECS manual can be checked out separately from the CD.
Ages: 1 to 18 Requirements: None |
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PECS pics for 2007 
We continue to add our annual CD in response to your requests. Our 2007 CD contains all of the pictures we've ever done since our first edition in 2002 PLUS nearly 200 new pictures for a grand total of over 1400 pictures in PDF format. Some of our new pictures include sushi, soy sauce, udon noodles, echidna, Let's Read, Let's Watch, Can I have, zoo, zookeeper, cocoon, and Open Them Shut Them. This year we also include our most popular grids in Word® format. Compatible with all Windows and Mac operating systems! NOW INCLUDES PECS PICTURE DICTONARY!!
Ages: 1 to 18 Requirements: None |
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PECS Training Manual 
The PECS manual, second edition, guides the reader through the six phases of PECS. It includes information on the rationale for and the implementation of each phase. Also included are instructions for constructing the pictures, discrimination training tips, data sheets, and a parent handout. This manual was developed for use by teachers and therapists as well as families. It is a comprehensive and essential tool for proper implementation of PECS.
Data Forms CD can be checked out separately.
Ages: 1 to 18 Requirements: None |
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Peer Play and the Autism Spectrum: The Art of Guiding Children's Socialization and Imagination 
Pamela Wolfberg turns her award-winning research into a practical manual for practitioners and caregivers seeking to address the unique and complex challenges children on the autism spectrum experience in peer relations and play. This practical guide offers an introduction to the basic principles, tools and techniques that comprise the Integrated Play Groups model, designed to support children of diverse ages and abilities on the autism spectrum (novice players) in mutually enjoyed play experiences with typical peers and siblings (expert players). Small groups of children regularly play together under the guidance of an adult facilitator (play guide) through a carefully tailored system of support. The emphasis is on maximizing children's developmental potential as well as intrinsic desire to play, socialize and form meaningful relationships with peers. At the same time, an equally important focus is on teaching the peer group to be more accepting, responsive and inclusive of children who relate and play in different ways. This innovative book is full of forms, checklists and other tools to facilitate implementation.
Ages: 1 to 18 Requirements: None |
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Perfect Targets Asperger Syndrome and Bullying 
Most children and adolescents with high-functioning autism and Asperger syndrome are victims of bullying at school and in the community. Indeed, some of their unique behaviors and characteristics make many of these children easy targets for chronic, frequent and severe bullying. This book takes an honest look at the different types of bullying and the actions adults must take to curb bullying, thereby helping to prevent the often lifelong effects of this insidious form of behavior on victims. Practical strategies and solutions at the school, class and individual level are presented.
Ages: 1 to 18 Requirements: None |
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Phonemic Awareness in Young Children 
Contains ideas for simple and fun phonemic awareness activities for use in the classroom. Also contains lots of information on phonics and linguistics.
Ages: 1 to 18 Requirements: None |
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Physical Characteristics Assessment 
A plain-language guidebook for identifying the right alternative input device for the computer user with disabilities. Focuses on computer use and individual physical characteristics. Offers creative ideas for input devices and placements
Ages: 1 to 18 Requirements: None |
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Picture Exchange Communication System- PECS Training Manual 
Provides comprehensive instruction in implementing PECS. Describes each training phase according to rationale, steps, FAQs, helpful hints and sample data sheets. Extensive indices provide reproducible evaluation forms, data sheets, reinforcer worksheets, and communication programming worksheets.
Ages: 1 to 18 Requirements: None |
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Picture It Version 5.0 
VERSION 5.0 for Windows!
9000 Literacy Support Pictures. Import photos to personalize and customize.
Automatic Picture-Word matching catapults Picture It ahead of the competition.
A Teacher's Companion that gets used every day!
Create curriculum materials, flash cards, communication boards, easy readers, classroom posters, PECS - anything with print can be made accessable
Ages: 1 to 18 Requirements: Windows 2000 and XP; 600 MB Hard disk space |
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Planet Life Teacher's Edition 
Teacher's Editions include assessments, activity blackline masters, hands-on activity guidelines, teaching strategies for each lesson, and special unit projects to supplement and enrich content.
Ages: 1 to 18 Requirements: None |
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Planet Life Workbook
Topics include flowers, grasses, cereals, trees, plant products, different environments, and conservation.
Ages: 1 to 18 Requirements: None |
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Power Cards 
Step-by-step book shows parents and educators how to help change an unwanted or inappropriate behavior by capitalizing on the special interests that characterize children and youth with Asperger's syndrome. A brief, motivational text related to a special interest or a highly admired person is combined with an illustration and made into a power card that the youth can refer to whenever necessary.
Ages: 1 to 18 Requirements: None |
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Practical Charts for Managing Behavior 
Choose from 40 different extensively field-tested charts, each of which is uniquely designed to meet the needs of the observer and the behaviors of the person being monitored. Each design includes a brief explanation and a sample copy to illustrate the chart’s use.
Ages: 1 to 18 Requirements: None |
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Practical Solutions to Everyday Challenges for Children with Asperger’s 
(.) Written by a 9-year-old, this charmingly illustrated book gives simple, no-nonsense suggestions and advice for how to handle situations that can be particularly challenging for children with Asperger’s Syndrome. Examples: What do you do if you receive a gift you don't care for? What do you do at a social event where you don't know anybody?
Ages: 1 to 18 Requirements: None |
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Practical Strategies for Including High School Students
Explains the who, why, and how, as well as the social implications and legal aspects of an inclusionary educational system. Provides practical strategies, do’s and don’ts, and suggestions for successful teaching of students with behavioral disabilities.
Ages: 1 to 18 Requirements: None |
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Practical Strategies for Middle School Inclusion
Shows how to organize and implement an inclusion program that work for everyone involved, from the administration to the students. Stresses that inclusion is the least-restrictive environment if it meets the student’s needs.
Ages: 1 to 18 Requirements: None |
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Practices for Educating Students with Autism
Identifies best practices for education of students with autism.
Ages: 5 to 18 Requirements: None |
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Preparing for Life - The Complete Guide for Transitioning to Adulthood for those with Autism/Asperger's Syndrome
The author of the best-selling, Social Skills Picture Book now speaks to the growing challenge of social skills in young, and-not-so-young, adults with autism/Asperger's Syndrome. Often the barrier to success, the lack of social skills can be frustrating and a very real challenge. This easy-to-follow resource provides a complete toolbox of skills that can open doors to opportunities. Includes sections on perspective taking, non-verbal communication, conversational skills, goal setting, and stress management. Explains options and types of assistance available educationally and legally.
Ages: 1 to 18 Requirements: None |
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