Pivotal Response Treatment for Children with Autism in School Settings: A Review of the Literature

Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have deficits in social, behavioral, and communicative skills. The purpose of this paper was to evaluate the effectiveness of Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT) for improving these skill deficits. In addition to student outcomes, this paper examined training issues with regard to the teachers, paraprofessionals, and peers who implement PRT in school settings