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 | | Pivotal Response Treatments for Autism: Communication, Social, & Academic Development by Robert L. Koegel, Lynn Kern Koegel ISBN-10: 9781557668196 ISBN-10: 1-55766-819-1 ISBN-13: 9781557668196 ISBN-13: 978-1-55766-819-6 Paperback 2006-01-01 Brookes Publishing Company Find Lowest Price |
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Product Description Recognized as one of the top state-of-the-art treatments for autism in the United States, the innovative Pivotal Response Treatment uses natural learning opportunities to target and modify key behaviors in children with autism, leading to widespread positive effects on communication, behavior, and social skills. The product of 20 years of research from Robert and Lynn Koegel—co-founders of the renowned Autism Research Center at the University of California, Santa Barbara—this proven approach is now clearly presented in one accessible book. Because PRT works with each child’s natural motivations and stresses functional communication over rote learning, this comprehensive model helps children develop skills they can really use. With this timely resource, educators and therapists will support children with autism as they enjoy more positive interactions, more effective communication, and higher academic achievement in natural, inclusive settings. | ||
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Where's the beef? I couldn't help but notice that the entire first half of the book was spent defending itself and detailing how wonderful Pivotal Response Treatments are, and yet I've learned very little as to how to implement these treatments. The first chapter is so full of bibliographic information that I could hardly keep track of where each sentence started and ended. I was excited to read about what the parents learned in their training courses, but instead I read nothing but how long each session lasted, where they took place, and what the parents' remarks where. Overcoming Autism was such a gem of hope for me that I was excited to dive into another Koegel book, but I just keep flipping through the pages searching for the part that's going to tell me how to help my son. | ||
A Landmark Contribution A landmark contribution by two seasoned experts in teaching children with autism--this book guides the reader through an in-depth understanding about the pivotal responses in the child's developmental trajectory in relationships with teachers, therapists and, most importantly the family in everyday life. The application of behavioral principles in natural settings brings the concepts alive and makes them useful to readers. ---Robert A. Naseef, Ph.D., psychologist and co-editor of "Voices from the Spectrum," [...] Special Children, Challenged Parents: The Struggles and Rewards of Raising a Child With a Disability | ||
Highly informative and very strongly recommended to all parents, teachers, and counselors of autistic children Knowledgeably co-authored by Robert L. Koegel (Director of the Koegel Autism Center, University of California, Santa Barbara) and Lynn Kern Koegel (Director of Clinical Services at the Koegel Autism Center) Pivotal Response Treatments For Autism: Communication, Social, And Academic Development is an informed and informative study of the tactics and strategies employed to improve the learning and comprehensive cognitive understanding of autistic children. Exploring ways to improve children's academic performance, advance children's communication and language skills, foster social interactions and friendships with typically developing peers, reduce disruptive behaviors, aid early identification and intervention, and reduce ritualistic behaviors and broaden children's interests, Pivotal Response Treatments For Autism is highly informative and very strongly recommended to all parents, teachers, and counselors of autistic children. | ||
Comprehensive and Practical Treatment Guide This book focuses on behavioral treatments for children with autism. As the subtitle suggests, it covers the three main areas that are challenging for children affected by autism - communication, social, and academic development. While it is written with autism in mind, the techniques are certainly applicable to the spectrum of Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDDs). The techniques are rooted in Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) and are developmentally sensitive. The authors attempt to make the treatments practical and natural (i.e. reinforcers should be tailored to the child's natural environment). I found the section on academic development to be especially helpful. Several pictorial examples of homework were given, and how a parent might make the homework less intimidating (e.g. organizing information, chunking, giving hints, etc.) This book could be used by parents, professionals, and paraprofessionals. I used it in an educational setting, and have not actually tried any of the techniques. But I can say that the interventions are based on sound research, and I expect that they would be effective when applied properly. PRTs for Autism is a complete and accesible book. However, it is not necessarily a motivational book nor one that you would use for an evening of easy reading. It is basically a book that gives detailed treatment techniques. I think this is its strong suit, as I have seen other treatment books and planners that simply give general ideas on how to approach treatment. For a book that is more motivational while still having practical strategies, I recommend another book by one of the co-authors (Lynn Kern Koegel) called Overcoming Autism -- which is geared more specifically towards parents. | ||