Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT) for Supporting Young Children with ASDs in Home, School and Community Settings
This workshop is designed for professionals working with children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) in a preschool or toddler program. Dr. Openden, SARRC’s Clinical Services Director, will describe the development and implementation of Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT), an evidence-based intervention for teaching children with autism. PRT is a family-centered approach that may be implemented throughout the day and across natural environments such as in the home, at school or in the community. Dr. Openden will discuss procedures for improving the pivotal response of motivation to produce generalized improvements in language and social skills and reductions in disruptive behaviors. Video examples will be used to illustrate how professionals can implement the procedures throughout the day and across settings.
Date: Jan. 25
Time: 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Place: SARRC
Cost: Free
Understanding and Supporting Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in the School Setting
This workshop is designed for professionals working with children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) in a preschool or toddler program. The training will also include an overview of ASD characteristics, motivational strategies to support appropriate behavior, and a framework for incorporating instructional strategies into the classroom.
Participants will receive a certificate of attendance for six hours of professional development. To register, please contact Karen Schultz at (602) 218-8220.
Dates: Feb. 23*, Mar. 15, Apr. 26, May 10, Jun. 7 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Place: SARRC
Cost: No Fee
*February training will be held at Northern Arizona University, Student Union, Havasupai Room, from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
