Globally, diarrhoea and acute respiratory infections (ARIs) have been identified as major threats to child survival. Recent reports show that diarrhoea, defined as the passage of three or more loose or liquid stools per day, is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in children under 5 years old (1, 2).n Ghana, both diarrhoea and ARIs have been identified as major causes of infant morbidity and mortality. The two conditions are among the top-three causes of morbidity and mortality among children under 5 years (5, 6).
Part of the Protocols glossary: ES-IS (End System-to-Intermediate System) is a routing protocol developed by the International Organization for Standardization ( ISO ) as part of their Open Systems Interconnection ( OSI ) model. In the OSI context, an end system (ES) is a node or user device; an intermediate system (IS) is a router .
The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) is an invaluable resource, which can be used with children and young people with Autism Spectrum Conditions and other communication difficulties. PECS does not require complex or expensive materials and can easily be used in school, home or in the community.ECS is a type of Augmentative and Alternative Communication that uses visual symbols to teach the learner to communicate with parents, carers, teachers and peers. The aim is to teach intentional, functional communication and to allow users to communicate their wants and needs. The PECS approach occurs in 6 phases.