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!

Table of Contents:
About the Downloads About the Authors About the Contributors For the Reader Acknowledgments Introduction Section I Overview: Pivotal Response Treatment in Context Chapter 1 The History and Basic Components of Pivotal Response Treatment Robert L. Koegel and Lynn Kern Koegel Chapter Goals History: Applied Behavioral Analysis and Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder The Role of Motivation in Learning Learned Helplessness, Motivation, and Children With ASD Motivational Components of PRT The Overall Motivational Package Key Insights: Components of PRT Summary Study Questions References Chapter 2 Assessment, Feedback, and Treatment Planning Lynn Kern Koegel Chapter Goals Challenges Facing Parents of Children Diagnosed With ASD Testing Individuals With ASD: The Limits of Standardized Testing Getting a More Complete Picture: Behavioral Assessment The Value of Strength-Based Assessment Assessment Leading to Treatment Goals Putting It All Together: Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment Key Insights: Working With Parents at the Beginning Summary Study Questions References Chapter 3 Ecocultural Theory and Cultural Diversity Sunny Kim, Lynn Kern Koegel, and Robert L. Koegel Chapter Goals Tenets of Ecocultural Theory Cultural Considerations and Sensitivity Embedding Cultural Beliefs and Values Into Treatment Matching Culturally Competent Service Providers With Families Key Insights: Addressing Cultural and Linguistic Diversity Summary Study Questions References Section II Beginning Stages: Early Intervention Chapter 4 Intervention for Infants and Young Toddlers Jessica Bradshaw and Lynn Kern Koegel Chapter Goals Guidelines for Early Diagnosis Intervention With Infants and Toddlers Key Insights: Working Effectively With Infants, Toddlers, and Their Families Summary Study Questions References Chapter 5 Teaching First Words Lynn Kern Koegel and Daina Tagavi Chapter Goals Understanding Early Language Development Early Communication and First Words in Children With ASD Interventions to Elicit First Words: A Brief History Using PRT to Elicit First Words: Specific Components Research Support for Including Motivational Components Creating Ample Opportunities for Verbal Communication Working With Nonresponsive Children Using PRT With Infants Key Insights: Working to Produce a Child's First Words Summary Study Questions References Chapter 6 Expanding Friendship Opportunities for Children with ASD Grace W. Gengoux and Laurie A. Vismara Chapter Goals Potential Benefits of Intervention Assessing a Child's Social Opportunities Field-tested Strategies for Expanding Friendship Opportunities During Play Dates Beyond Play Dates: Expanding Friendship Opportunities Across Settings Key Insights: Expanding Friendship Opportunities Summary Study Questions References Section III Childhood: Treatment Options at Home and at School Chapter 7 Parent Education in Pivotal Response Treatment Lynn Kern Koegel, Kelsey Oliver, and Robert L. Koegel The Importance of Parent Education Fidelity of Implementation of PRT Models of Parent Education Key Insights: Helping Parents Effectively Teach Their Children With ASD Summary Study Questions References Chapter 8 Inclusive Education Robert L. Koegel and Kelsey Oliver Chapter Goals Making Education a Top Priority for Children With ASD Inclusion of Children with ASD Revisiting the Debate Over Full Inclusion Key Insights: Providing Inclusive Education for Children With ASD Summary Study Questions References Chapter 9 Motivational Academics Lynn Kern Koegel and Samantha Poyser Chapter Goals The Relationship Between Behavior and Academics Incorporating Motivational Variables to Improve Academic Engagement and Behavior Parent Involvement Key Insights: Improving Academics and Behavior Through Motivational Strategies Summary Study Questions References Section IV Adolescence and Young Adulthood: Moving Toward Independence Chapter 10 Functional Behavior Assessment and Self-Management Brittany Lynn Koegel, Amy Barrett, and Lynn Kern Koegel Chapter Goals The History of Behavioral Interventions The Development of Positive Behavioral Support Analyzing a Behavior's Function and Teaching Replacement Behaviors The Role of Reinforcement in Maintaining Replacement Behaviors Self-Management as a Behavioral Intervention Benefits and Versatility Using Self-Management With Individuals With ASD Using Self-Management for Individuals with Greater Support Needs How to Develop a Self-Management Program Step 1: Define the Target Behavior Step 2: Measure the Target Behavior Step 3: Choose a Reward Step 4: Set an Initial Goal Step 5: Gather Materials Step 6: Teach Discrimination Between Behaviors Step 7: Record (Monitor) the Behavior Step 8: Fade Reliance on Prompts Step 9: Increase Time Intervals or Tallies Required for Rewards Step 10: Fade the Presence of the Treatment Provider Making Sure Self-Management Will Occur in Additional Settings The Widespread Applicability of Self-Management Cautions When Using Self-Management Key Insights: Functional Behavioral Assessment and Self-Management Summary Study Questions References Chapter 11 Improving Communication Skills in Adolescents and Adults with ASD Lynn Kern Koegel and Shereen J. Cohen Chapter Goals Video Modeling in PRT Visual Frameworks Instruction in Empathy Question Asking and Question Banks Self-Management Key Insights: Improving Young Adults' Communication Skills Summary Study Questions References Chapter 12 Improving Socialization in Adolescents and Adults with ASD Lynn Kern Koegel, Kristen Ashbaugh, and Daina Tagavi Chapter Goals The Impact of Social Difficulties Interventions for Improving Socialization Foundational Studies Using Restricted and Preferred Interests to Improve Socialization Developing Interest-Based Social Activities for Adolescents and Young Adults Training Paraprofessionals to Implement Social Programs Structured Social Planning: Improving Opportunities for Adults Key Insights: Targeting Socialization Summary Study Questions References Section V Adulthood: Higher Education and Employment Chapter 13 Improving Outcomes in Higher Education for Adults With ASD Kristen Ashbaugh, Erin Engstrom, Lynn Kern Koegel, and Katarina Ford Chapter Goals Supporting Individuals With ASD in Higher Education Common Challenges Methods for Addressing Challenges Key Insights: Helping College Students With ASD Succeed Summary Study Questions References Chapter 14 Supporting Individuals with ASD in Employment Settings Erin Engstrom, Kristen Ashbaugh, Lynn Kern Koegel, and Katarina Ford Barriers to Employment Vocational Rehabilitation and Related Programs Behavioral Interventions That Support Employment Integrating Strengths Into the Workplace Supported Employment Key Insights: Fostering Successful Employment Summary Study Questions References

About the Author :
Robert Koegel, Ph.D., is a senior researcher at the Stanford School of Medicine. His research is in the area of autism, specializing in language intervention, family support, and school integration. He has published over 200 articles and papers relating to the treatment of autism, and several books on the treatment of autism and positive behavioral support. He is the Founding Editor of the Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions. Models of his procedures are used in public schools and in parent education programs throughout the world. He has trained many health care and special education leaders in the United States and abroad. Lynn Kern Koegel, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is a clinical professor at the Stanford School of Medicine. She has been active in the development of programs to improve communication in children with autism, including the development of first words, grammatical structures, pragmatics, and social conversation. In addition to her published books and articles in the area of communication and language development, she has developed and published procedures and field manuals in the area of self-management and functional analysis that are used in school districts and by parents throughout the United States and have been translated in other major languages. Dr. Lynn Koegel is the author of Overcoming Autism and Growing Up on the Spectrum with parent Claire LaZebnik, published by Viking/Penguin and available in most bookstores. In addition, she appeared on ABC's hit show “Supernanny” working with a child with autism. Amy Barrett is completing her Ph.D. in Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology (clinical emphasis) at the University of California, Santa Barbara. She is completing her pre-doctoral internship and post-doctoral fellowship at the Yale Child Study Center within Yale University's School of Medicine. Her clinical and research interests lie in early social engagement and language development of young children with autism.Grace W. Gengoux, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA. Dr. Gengoux is a clinical psychologist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst who directs the Autism Intervention Program within the Stanford Autism Center at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital. Dr. Gengoux received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of California Santa Barbara and completed her clinical internship and postdoctoral fellowship at the Yale Child Study Center. Her research specifically focuses on the development and evaluation of NDBI for young children with ASD. Dr. Gengoux's previous publications have focused on models for enhancing functional communication and social development and for providing effective parent training.

Review :
"Drs. Robert and Lynn Koegel are at the vanguard of the autism intervention field with their remarkable applications of Pivotal Response Treatment for every age group and developmental level. They hit a home run with the second edition of this book, offering both parents and practitioners clear explanations of how to implement these groundbreaking practices and covering important contemporary issues such as cultural adaptation and the use of the internet in autism interventions." --Jeffrey J. Wood, Ph.D.