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Pivotal Response Treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorders
New content, new format!
PRT guidance from infancy to adulthood
One of the most respected and widely used autism interventions, Pivotal Response Treatment uses natural learning opportunities to modify key behaviors in children—leading to widespread positive effects on communication, behavior, and social skills. Now the pioneering experts behind PRT have created a comprehensive modern guide to this research-based approach, completely reworked and revised for today's therapists, educators, and parents.
Strengthened with new research and more step-by-step guidance, this bestselling PRT guidebook is now reorganized to support children on their whole developmental trajectory, from infancy through adulthood. New and revised chapters cover critical topics—including assessment, self-management, and life beyond the classroom—and the book's down-to-earth, accessible style ensures that all readers can grasp PRT principles and apply them effectively. With this proven approach backed by more than 25 years of research, professionals and families will support children with autism as they enjoy more positive interactions, more effective communication, and higher academic achievement.
USE THE PROVEN PRT APPROACH TO:
advance children's communication and language skills, even in extremely challenging cases
aid early identification and intervention
improve children's motivation and performance in school
foster friendships with peers during play dates and other social interactions
increase positive behavior by combining functional assessment and self-management strategies
decrease disruptive behavior
help young adults make a smooth transition to college, career, and community life
PRACTICAL MATERIALS: Each chapter features learning goals, key insights to remember, and helpful study questions (also available online to download and print).
WHAT'S NEW
New and completely reworked chapters on:
Working with infants and toddlers
Linking strengths-based assessment to treatment planning
Improving adolescents' communication and social skills
Teaching parents how to implement PRT
Combining functional behavioral assessment and self-management strategies
Helping young adults succeed in college and the workplace
PLUS: The book is now organized by developmental stage, so you can help children from the cradle to college—and beyond!
PRT guidance from infancy to adulthood
One of the most respected and widely used autism interventions, Pivotal Response Treatment uses natural learning opportunities to modify key behaviors in children—leading to widespread positive effects on communication, behavior, and social skills. Now the pioneering experts behind PRT have created a comprehensive modern guide to this research-based approach, completely reworked and revised for today's therapists, educators, and parents.
Strengthened with new research and more step-by-step guidance, this bestselling PRT guidebook is now reorganized to support children on their whole developmental trajectory, from infancy through adulthood. New and revised chapters cover critical topics—including assessment, self-management, and life beyond the classroom—and the book's down-to-earth, accessible style ensures that all readers can grasp PRT principles and apply them effectively. With this proven approach backed by more than 25 years of research, professionals and families will support children with autism as they enjoy more positive interactions, more effective communication, and higher academic achievement.
USE THE PROVEN PRT APPROACH TO:
advance children's communication and language skills, even in extremely challenging cases
aid early identification and intervention
improve children's motivation and performance in school
foster friendships with peers during play dates and other social interactions
increase positive behavior by combining functional assessment and self-management strategies
decrease disruptive behavior
help young adults make a smooth transition to college, career, and community life
PRACTICAL MATERIALS: Each chapter features learning goals, key insights to remember, and helpful study questions (also available online to download and print).
WHAT'S NEW
New and completely reworked chapters on:
Working with infants and toddlers
Linking strengths-based assessment to treatment planning
Improving adolescents' communication and social skills
Teaching parents how to implement PRT
Combining functional behavioral assessment and self-management strategies
Helping young adults succeed in college and the workplace
PLUS: The book is now organized by developmental stage, so you can help children from the cradle to college—and beyond!
304 pages, Paperback
First published November 3, 2005
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August 5, 2016
This comprehensive text describes intervention strategies and outcome data related to Pivotal Response Treatments (PRT) for autism. The PRT approach focuses on normalizing child development for children with autism via a delivery model that uses both a developmental approach and applied behavior analysis (ABA). It has demonstrated empirical support in the literature. The chapters are well written and cover a range of topics related to interventions in the general education classroom, parent education programs, communication, social development, and strategies for addressing disruptive behavior. Case examples are also included. The chapter on combining functional assessment and self-management procedures to reduce disruptive behavior should appeal to school-based professionals such as school psychologists, special educators, and other support personnel. Overall, the text succeeds in describing an integrated and comprehensive approach to the treatment of autism. Those without experience or background in autism related research and practice might find some portions of the text to be a challenging read.
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