Koegel Autism Center at the University of California, Santa Barbara
This web site provides lists of publications, research, and presentations on autism, including PRT, by the staff of the Koegel Autism Center.

How to Teach Pivotal Behaviors to Children with Autism
This is a basic introduction to the concept of PRT by Robert and Lynn Koegel as well as others at the University of California, Santa Barbara.

Research Unearths New Treatments for Autism
The American Psychological Association's Monitor reviews the research on approaches to treating autism, including PRT.

Pivotal Response Intervention Model
This article from Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics Online explains two key facets of PRT: motivation and child initiations.

Effectiveness of Pivotal Response Training as a Behavioral Intervention for Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (PDF)
Bridges: Practice-Based Research Syntheses, a publication of The Center for Evidence-Based Practices, published this article supporting the effectiveness of PRT for treating children with autism.

Success! Learning to Play, Learning to Make Friends,
PRT Helps Young Children with Autism Gain "Pivotal" Skills (PDF)
Bottomlines, a publication of The Center for Evidence-Based Practices, published this highly practical article that highlights research findings on PRT and explains the basics of putting PRT into practice.

Behavioral Approaches to Promoting Play (PDF)
The journal Autism published this review of behavioral techniques, including PRT, for improving play skils for children with autism.

Practical Recommendations for Utilizing a Range of Instructional Approaches in General Education Settings
From the Indiana Resource Center for Autism at Indiana University, this guide discusses how best to use PRT in general classroom settings.

Pivotal Response Training (PDF)
The Midland Educational Service Agency in Missouri provides this overview of PRT for school personnel.