The PRT Pocket Guide

Pivotal Response Treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorders

Authors: Robert L. Koegel, Ph.D., Lynn Kern Koegel, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
K-12

Developed by pioneering autism experts Robert and Lynn Koegel, this reader-friendly guide introduces and demystifies PRT—one of a select group of highly effective, evidence-based treatments for autism.

What is Pivotal Response Treatment?

What's the research behind it, what does it look like in practice, and what are some good examples of how to use it? Now one concise book gives professionals and parents all the basics of the widely used PRT—an empirically supported treatment for autism recognized by the National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorders and the National Standards Project.

A great resource for educators, behavior specialists, early interventionists, SLPs, occupational therapists, and families, this reader-friendly pocket guide is the perfect introduction to PRT, the popular approach that uses natural learning opportunities to modify pivotal areas of behavior.

Filled with helpful tips and many practical examples based on actual children, the book reveals the key principles behind:

• motivating children with natural reinforcers
• reducing disruptive behavior with PRT
• encouraging communication and social initiations
• developing a challenging curriculum that helps children make progress
• assessing children meaningfully in natural environments
• closely collaborating with parents on goals and interventions
• helping families weave interventions into everyday routines
• ensuring that children generalize skills to other settings
• decreasing parents' stress and offering positive support

Throughout the book, the Koegels engage readers with down-to-earth guidance based on best practices, true stories from their decades of experience with children and families, and clear explanations of what the research says about PRT. And the end-of-chapter questions for teachers, therapists, and parents reinforce key points and prepare them for effective PRT implementation.

An essential first step in PRT training and a must-have for every member of a child's support team, this quick and practical introduction will get everyone on board with PRT and equip them with the fundamentals they need to use it in the real world.

Reviews

Claire LaZebnik, author of Family and Other Nonreturnable Gifts; co-author of Overcoming Autism and Growing Up on the Spectrum - February 14, 2012 "Pivotal Response Treatment was instrumental in helping my son become the successful, independent college student he is today. Filled with practical procedures and real-life examples, this concise, approachable book is the perfect guide for family and team members."

Fred Volkmar, Director, Child Study Center, and Professor, Yale University School of Medicine - February 14, 2012 "An outstanding volume . . . very user friendly, highly informative, and immensely practical. It is a valuable addition to the library of anyone who works with children with autism."

Ami Klin, Director, Marcus Autism Center, Professor & Chief, Division of Autism & Related Disorders, Department of Pediatrics, Emory University School of Medicine - February 14, 2012 "A book that we should all carry with us at all times. Distilling the concepts, methods, enormous achievements, and empirical grounding of PRT, these master clinicians provide us with an invaluable resource to improve the lives of young children with autism spectrum disorders."

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Volume Editor: Robert L. Koegel Ph.D.
Author: Lynn Kern Koegel Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Chapter Author: Sarah Kuriakose

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