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Kuhn, Laura R.; Bodkin, Amy E.; Devlin, Sandra D.; Doggett, R. Anthony – Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities, 2008
This study evaluated the ability of peers in special education to implement pivotal response training (PRT) with two students with autism in order to increase social interactions. Peers were taught the strategies using modeling, role-playing, and feedback. After training, peers implemented PRT strategies with the children with autism. Picture…
Descriptors: Autism, Interpersonal Relationship, Interaction, Special Education
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Pierce, Karen; Schreibman, Laura – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1995
Two children with autism, aged 10, were exposed to peer-implemented pivotal response training (PRT). Typical peers implemented PRT strategies by modeling, role playing, and didactic instruction. Both children with autism maintained prolonged interactions with the peer, initiated play and conversations, and increased engagement in language and…
Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Development, Classroom Techniques, Intermediate Grades