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Quincy presentation highlights naturalistic pivotal response treatment for young students with autism
Summary
Quincy Public Schools hosted a presentation by the South Shore Autism Center on pivotal response treatment (PRT), a naturalistic form of applied behavior analysis aimed at increasing motivation, communication and generalization of skills in classroom settings.
Quincy Public Schools on April 30 heard a presentation on pivotal response treatment, or PRT, from outside partners and district staff about using a naturalistic form of applied behavior analysis inside classrooms.
Michelle Sullivan, executive director of the South Shore Autism Center, described PRT as “the more naturalistic ABA intervention” that emphasizes child-led instruction, motivation and embedding learning in everyday activities. Jamie Shaughnessy, a board-certified behavior analyst (BCBA) at the South Shore Autism Center, said the approach focuses on foundational or “pivotal” behaviors such as motivation, attention to multiple cues, initiation with others and self-management so…
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