"PECS" meaning in English

See PECS in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Head templates: {{en-prop}} PECS
  1. (communication) Initialism of picture exchange communication system. Tags: abbreviation, alt-of, initialism Alternative form of: picture exchange communication system Categories (topical): Communication
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