{"product_id":"the-prt-pocket-guide-robert-l-koegel-9781598571059","title":"The Prt Pocket Guide: Pivotal Response Treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorders","description":"What is Pivotal Response Treatment? What's the research behind it, what does it look like in practice, and what are some good examples of how to use it? Now one concise book gives professionals and parents all the basics of the widely used PRT--an empirically supported treatments for autism recognized by the National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorders and the National Standards Project. \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A great resource for educators, behavior specialists, early interventionists, SLPs, occupational therapists, and families, this reader-friendly pocket guide is the perfect introduction to PRT, the popular approach that uses natural learning opportunities to modify pivotal areas of behavior. Pioneering autism experts Robert and Lynn Koegel speak directly to the reader, demystifying PRT and clearly explaining why it leads to widespread and rapid progress for children. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Filled with helpful tips and many practical examples based on actual children, the book reveals the key principles behind \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emotivating children with natural reinforcers \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ereducing disruptive behavior with PRT \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eencouraging communication and social initiations \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edeveloping a challenging curriculum that helps children make progress \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eassessing children meaningfully in natural environments \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eclosely collaborating with parents on goals and interventions \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehelping families weave interventions into everyday routines \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eensuring that children generalize skills to other settings \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edecreasing parents' stress and offering positive support \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e Throughout the book, the Koegels engage readers with down-to-earth guidance based on best practice, true stories from their decades of experience with children and families, and clear explanations of what the research says about PRT. And the end-of-chapter questions for teachers, therapists, and parents reinforce key points and prepare them for effective PRT implementation. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e An essential first step in PRT training and a must-have for every member of a child's support team, this quick and practical introduction will get everyone on board with PRT and equip them with the fundamentals they need to use it in the real world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA featured book in our Better Behavior Kit \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Robert L. Koegel, Lynn Kern Koegel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1598571052\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781598571059\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Brookes Publishing Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/22\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 216\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.25h x 5.54w x 0.50d","brand":"Robert L. Koegel","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44052032225535,"sku":"9781598571059","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_554d9946-f2e3-4b42-b8e8-e3723301c66a.jpg?v=1685016582","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-prt-pocket-guide-robert-l-koegel-9781598571059","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}