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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. 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 Strengthened with new research and more step-by-step guidance, this bestselling PRT guide is now reorganized to support children on their whole developmental trajectory, from infancy through adulthood. New and revised chapters cover critical topics (see sidebar), 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.

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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.

"""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"

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Robert L. Koegel, Ph.D., is Director of the Autism Research Center, Professor of Educational Psychology and Counseling/Clinical/School Psychology, and Professor of Special Education, Disability, and Risk Studies at the Graduate School of Education at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Dr. Robert L. Koegel is internationally known for his work in the area of autism, specializing in language intervention, family support, and school inclusion. He has published well over 150 articles and papers relating to the treatment of autism. He also has authored five books on the treatment of autism and on positive behavioral support. He has been the recipient of numerous multimillion-dollar research and training grants from the National Institutes of Health, the U.S. Department of Education, and the National Institute of Mental Health. Models of his procedures have been used in public schools and in parent education programs throughout California and the United States, as well as other countries. Lynn Kern Koegel, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is Clinic Director at the Autism Research Center of the Graduate School of Education at the University of California, Santa Barbara. She has been active in the development of programs to improve communication in children with autism, including the development of first words, development of grammatical structures, and pragmatics. Dr. Lynn Kern Koegel is co-author and co-editor of major textbooks on autism and positive behavioral support and is co-author of the bestselling book Overcoming Autism: Finding the Answers, Strategies, and Hope That Can Transform a Child's Life (Penguin, 2004). In addition to her published books and articles in the area of communication and language development, she has developed and published prodcedures and field manuals in the area of self-management and functional analysis that are used in school districts throughout the United States and have been translated in most major languages used throughout the world. Dr. Lynn Kern Koegel is actively involved in providing support and intervention services in school districts, both locally in California and throughout the United States. She has also been featured in news reports on television stations throughout the United States and acted as a consultant for the internationally broadcast ABC television series Supernanny.

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