Another major form of assistive technology that I use in my classroom is PECS.  PECS stands for picture exchange communication system.  The primary purpose of PECS is to initiate communication.  PECS uses a software program called Boardmaker.  In this software there are pictures to print out to use for communication.  Below are some pictures and examples of what can be done with Boardmaker and PECS  My students do a great job of communicating with PECS.  How they use this program is hand over a PECS picture to me or another staff in exchange for something they want.  For example if a student needs to cut something, and they need scissors, then they need to hand over the pictures "I want" and "Scissors."  This is extremely helpful for my non-verbal students.