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Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT) is one of the most widely researched, evidence-based practices for the treatment of autism. PRT improves skills that are "pivotal" to becoming socially independent and successful. These skills include: spontaneous, flexible and functional use of language and social skills, and self-management of behavior.
Presentation Topics include:
History and development of autism interventions, Introduction to PRT, Procedures of PRT and use of PRT to teach communication.
Session Goals include: Define Pivotal Behaviors, Describe the key characteristics of PRT, Observe demonstrations of PRT being implemented with Fidelity, Recognize the differences between PRT and other interventions for autism, Describe the efficacy of PRT for improving communication and diminishing disruptive behavior.
Upon completion of all three sessions a clinician will have fulfilled the requirements for Level 1 PRT. Additional videotaped fidelity checks will be required for clinicians who wish to implement PRT and supervise other clinicians to Level 1 skill attainment.
*You must attend all three days to receive any IL EI credit.
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