Jersey City radiologist Steven Bier, M.D., practices at the Jersey City Medical Center. An enthusiastic supporter of MyGoal Autism, Steven Bier, M.D., sits on the organization’s board of directors.

1. By Steven Bier MD

2. The PECS, ABA, and TEACH Methods for Treating
Children with Autism
Jersey City radiologist Steven Bier, M.D., practices at
the Jersey City Medical Center. An enthusiastic
supporter of MyGoal Autism, Steven Bier, M.D., sits on
the organization’s board of directors.

3. The PECS, ABA, and TEACH Methods for Treating
Children with Autism
Autism spectrum disorder affects language and
communication capabilities in children that have this
condition. Onlookers may notice the children
frequently repeating certain actions during normal
play time and other symptoms, such as avoidance of
eye contact. The cause of autism and the cure are not
yet known, but ongoing research produces innovative
methods for assisting children with autism to
communicate better.

4. The PECS, ABA, and TEACH Methods for Treating
Children with Autism
Visual stimuli have proven helpful for many children with
autism, leading to the development of the Picture
Exchange Communications System (PECS), where imagebased communication is used. Image association is
frequently used for children who are nonverbal. Educators
trained in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) work one-onone with children to divide everyday tasks into trials, or
small components. When tasks are completed
successfully, the child is rewarded accordingly. The
Treatment and Education of Autistic and Related
Communication of Handicapped Children (TEACH)
program relies on the use of charts and diagrams. These
organizational systems are thought to develop
social, coping, and communication skills among children
with autism.