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The Six Phases of PECS, Explained for Parents and New Practitioners
A plain-language walkthrough of every PECS phase, what success looks like, and the mistakes that quietly stall progress.
Dana Whitfield · June 18, 2026 · 9 min read
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PECS Basics
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The Six Phases of PECS, Explained for Parents and New Practitioners
A plain-language walkthrough of every PECS phase, what success looks like, and the mistakes that quietly stall progress.
Dana Whitfield, M.S., CCC-SLP · June 18, 2026 · 9 min read
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Visual Supports
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Visual Schedules That Actually Get Used (Not Laminated and Forgotten)
Why most visual schedules fail in week two, and a five-step setup that keeps a schedule alive in real homes and classrooms.
Marcus Bell · June 2, 2026 · 7 min read
Behavior
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Positive Reinforcement Without Bribery: A Practical Guide
The difference between reinforcement and bribery is timing and clarity. Here is how to set up reward systems that fade cleanly.
Marcus Bell · May 21, 2026 · 8 min read
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ABC Behavior Tracking for Families: Five Minutes a Day
Antecedent, behavior, consequence — a lightweight logging habit that turns confusing days into a pattern you can act on.
Dr. Priya Raman · May 8, 2026 · 6 min read
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IEP Collaboration That Works: Preparing, Presenting, Following Up
How families and school teams can turn an annual meeting into a working agreement, with scripts and a one-page data summary.
Alicia Moreno · April 27, 2026 · 10 min read
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Core Vocabulary: Choosing the First 40 Words That Do the Most Work
A practical starter list, why “more” and “help” beat nouns, and how to expand without overwhelming the communication book.
Dana Whitfield · April 9, 2026 · 7 min read