Pivotal Response Treatment for Autism Communication, Social, and Academic Development

Name: Pivotal Response Treatment for Autism Communication, Social, and Academic Development
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ISBN: 9781557668196

ISBN-10: 1557668191

ISBN-13: 9781557668196

Edition: 2006

Authors: Robert L. Koegel, Lynn Kern Koegel

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Recognized as one of the top state-of-the-art treatments for autism in the United States , the innovative Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT) uses natural learning opportunities to target and modify key behaviors in children with autism, leading to widespread positive effects on communication, behavior, and social skills. The product of 20 years of research from Robert and Lynn Koegel co-founders of the renowned Autism Research Center at the University of California, Santa Barbara this proven approach is now clearly presented in one accessible book. Because PRT works with each child's natural motivations and stresses functional communication over rote learning, this comprehensive model helps…

Book details

List price: $44.95
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Brookes Publishing
Publication date: 11/3/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 312
Size: 7.25" wide x 10.25" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.430
Language: English




The basics of pivotal response treatment




A screening, training, and education program : first S.T.E.P




Interventions in general education classrooms : one boy's story as seen by his mother




Incorporating motivational procedures to improve homework performance




Parent perspectives of parent education programs




Ecocultural theory and cultural diversity in intervention programs




Developmental trajectories with early intervention




First words : getting verbal communication started




The pivotal role of initiations in habilitation




Working with paraprofessionals to improve socialization in inclusive settings




Play dates, social interactions, and friendships




Reducing ritualistic behaviors and broadening children's interests




Improving social-communication, empathy, and pragmatics in individuals with asperger syndrome




Combining functional assessment and self-management procedures to rapidly reduce disruptive behaviors