Description: This book guides professionals who work with people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) to implement Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT). PRT is a well-established, empirically supported approach that targets pivotal areas of behavior--that is, areas in which improvements lead to large collateral changes in other areas of functioning and responding. Targeting these pivotal areas thus results in widespread improvement in communication, behavior, and social skills. This second edition, organized to follow a developmental track from infancy through early adulthood, addresses several new topics, including working with adolescents and young adults. Updated to include the latest research supporting PRT, it has also been revised to ensure key concepts are accessible to expert and nonexpert readers alike.
Review Quotes: "This comprehensive guide to PRTs has been updated to include new research, goals, case studies, and a plethora of practical strategies. The Koegel's work with families, educators, and individuals with ASD is reflected throughout the pages of this book and provides a fantastic guide to practitioners across various disciplines. PRT remains one of my go to interventions as an evidence based, relevant, individualized behavioral intervention!" --Teresa Cardon, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BCBA-D