"Show[s] that . . . children with autism can make remarkable progress if they are 'turned on' through an activity that they find intrinsically rewarding."

—Parents Magazine on the PRT approach


"A true godsend! Learning the PRT approach gave us the tools to work with our son throughout our day, so in effect he was receiving treatment during his every waking hour. He has gone from being completely non-verbal and difficult, to gregarious and well behaved!"

—Lauri Bell, parent, on the PRT approach


"Will motivate and inspire everyone who participates in a child's day . . . a true demonstration of Pivotal Response Treatments as an effective and adaptable intervention!"

—Teresa A. Cardon, CCC-SLP, Clinical Services Officer, Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center


"Motivate[s] children with autism to interact and communicate at home, at school, and in the community."

—Chicago Tribune, on the PRT approach


"Identifi[es] certain 'pivotal skills' that make learning easier for children with autism."

—Sesame Street Parents Magazine, on the PRT approach


"A landmark contribution . . . [gives] the reader . . . an in-depth understanding about the pivotal responses in the child's developmental trajectory in relationships with teachers, therapists and, most importantly the family."

—Robert A. Naseef, Ph.D., psychologist and author of Special Children, Challenged Parents/ www.alternativechoices.com


"This important new book of evidence-based practices comes as a breath of fresh air . . . [and] will help to ensure that best practices become common practices."

—Michael Alessandri, Ph.D., University of Miami


"One of the few validated strategies that draws from both a developmental approach and applied behavior analysis. This book will be extremely helpful for teachers, parents, and other people who care about students with autism."

—Ilene S. Schwartz, Ph.D., University of Washington


"Of pivotal importance to professional preparation and practice . . . target[s] behaviors that are catalysts to rapid and sweeping enhancement of the child's social, communication, and academic development."

—John T. Neisworth, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Penn State University


"Provides an eloquent braiding of current science, practical intervention design, and informed advocacy for children with autism."

—Robert H. Horner, Ph.D., Professor, Special Education, University of Oregon