Pivotal Response Training PRT
​ as an evidence-based practice

Facilitating a PRT interaction involves a simultaneous consideration of the learner with ASD’s developmental levels and progression, along with the intentional progression through the antecedent-behaviour-consequence (ABC) pattern of behaviour that is familiar in other behavioural interventions.

✓  What is Pivotal Response Training (PRT)

• Pivotal Response Training is an evidence-based practice for learners in early intervention (0-2 years) to middle school learners (12-14 years) that can be implemented in multiple settings.
• It is conducted in natural settings in which social, communication, and play skills are targeted for improvement.

✓  Why Use?

• PRT has been found to be effective in many areas of social communication and play skills.
• PRT incorporates variety of motivational strategies.

✓ Outcomes

• The evidence-base for PII supports the use of this practice to address: Social, Communication, Play skills.

✓ Steps for implementing:

• plan
• use
• monitor

Who is this training for
✓ For families of children and adults affected with ASD, Speech Delay, related conditions and awaiting the assessment
✓ For teachers from pre-school, primary and post-primary school who work with children and adults with special educational needs
✓ For special needs assistants
✓ For all involved in the care and support of children and adults with ASD and related conditions.

Purchase PRT training here

Go to all courses in evidence-based practices