PRT - Pivotal Response Training

Question 1

PRT

Answer 1

teaching methodology that addresses the need of a child to learn in a naturalistic, child-centered way. Increases spontaneous communication and generalizing of new skills

Question 2

Pivotal Behaviors

Answer 2

Behaviors that are central to multiple areas of life (e.g. motivation, responsivity to multiple cues, and joint attention

Question 3

Three Part Model for PRT

Answer 3

1) Cue (Antecedent)
2) Response (Behavior)
3) Consequence (Consequence)

Question 4

Cue

Answer 4

Question, Instruction, or opportunity to respond

Question 5

Response

Answer 5

What the child does (May be verbal or non-verbal)

Question 6

Consequence

Answer 6

Reinforcement is clear and immediate and directly related to the response

Question 7

Strategies for Effective PRT

Answer 7

PASI CHP ELTTM
or Pamphlet!
(Pay Attention, Motivating, play how, language encourage, take turns)
1) ensure child is PAYING ATTENTION
2) give SIMPLE INSTRUCTIONS
3) child CHOOSES activity
4) show HOW to PLAY
5) ENCOURAGE LANGUAGE
6) TAKE TURNS
7) keep situation MOTIVATING

Question 8

Implementing PRT

Answer 8

1) define PHYSICAL BOUNDARIES
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2) define TIME PARAMETERS
3)be aware of DISTANCE to the child
4) provide WIDE SELECTION of motivating activities
5) MINIMIZE DISTRACTION
6) consider SENSORY NEEDS