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Picture
Communication
Symbols
The
Picture
Communication
Symbols
(PCS)
were
originally
designed
to
create
professional
looking
communication
aids
both
quickly
and
inexpensively.
They
are
now
used
extensively
in
unlimited
types
of
learning
activities
and
lessons.
The
over
3,000
symbols
create
one
of
the
largest
picture
symbol
sets
available
today.
You
will
find
the
symbols
to
be:
- simple,
clear
drawings
that
are
easily
recognized.
- appropriate
for
all
age
levels.
- divided
into
the
six
main-word
categories
of
People,
Verbs,
Nouns,
Descriptive,
Social
and
Miscellaneous.
- extremely
useful
in
endless
varieties
of
activities
and
lessons.
- French
edition
available.
The
PCS
come
in
many
different
formats.
They
are
available
in
a
variety
of
books,
stickers,
stamps,
and
several
powerful
computer
programs
(Boardmaker*).
Some
of
the
products
available
are:
- The
Picture
Communication
Symbols
Combination
Book:
contains
all
of
the
symbols
from
the
Picture
Communication
Books
I,
II,
&
III,
into
one
sturdy
2"
binder.
Canadian
specific
symbols
included
i.e.
Toonie,
RCMP,
Prime
Minister.
.
.
.
Approximate
Cost:
$191.00
(Canadian)
- The
Picture
Communication
Symbols
Guide:
this
60
page
booklet
is
indispensable
for
all
those
new
to
the
augmentative
communication
field.
It
includes
practical,
useful
information
concerning
the
creation
of
effective
general
and
specific
topic
aids,
vocabulary
selection
and
layout,
training
strategies
for
the
individual
user,
classroom
and
listener,
duplication,
customizing,
size
selection,
storing
and
organizing
PCS.
Approximate
Cost:
$15.00
(Canadian)
- PCS
Sign
Language
Symbols:
700
new
sign
language
symbols
to
add
to
your
Mayer-Johnson
symbol
collection.
Organized
alphabetically
the
book
features
a
variety
of
Signed
English
and
American
Sign
Language
signs.
Approximate
Cost:
$63.00
(Canadian)
- Display
Materials,
Grids,
etc.
are
as
well
available.
Prices
vary.
| Canadian
Distributors: |
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Bridges/Betacom
Insight
Media
Centre
Ltd.
Tash
International
Inc.
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Description
of
Resource:
books
and
resources
as
described
above.
Approximate
Costs:
as
above
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