Overview
Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT) builds on learner initiations and interests and is particularly effective for developing communication, language, play, and social behaviors. PRT was designed to create a more efficient and effective intervention by enhancing four pivotal areas of learning: motivation, responsivity to multiple cues, self-management, and social initiations. By targeting these pivotal areas, learners make widespread and generalized improvements in other areas. Over the past 30 years+, PRT has gained a strong foundation of empirical evidence. This module will introduce PRT, the history, and cover the four pivotal areas.
Estimated Time to Complete: 2 1/2 hours
- What's Included
- 38 pages
- Pre/post-assessments
- Free Certificate
Module Objectives:
- Identify the guiding principles of PRT and why it was developed
- Describe the four pivotal areas defined by PRT research
- Describe at least two different teaching strategies used for each pivotal area
- List examples of how to implement PRT in a variety of settings
- List examples of how to apply PRT strategies with learners with varying skill levels and challenges
Authors:
- Alexis Boglio, M.A., BCBA
- Rachel Anderson, M.A., BCBA
Module Content
You can download a document that includes all content from the module, with the exception of videos. This resource can support your learning while completing the module or be saved for future reference.
Additional Documents
Implementation Motivation Checklist_20201124
Multiple Cues Checklist_20201124
Pivotal Response Training Checklist_20201124
Pivotal Response Training Data Sheets_20200831
Pivotal Response Training Evidence Base_20200831