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Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT)… Response Treatment? Pivotal Response Treatment, or PRT, is a behavioral treatment for autism. This therapy is play-based and initiated by the child. PRT is based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Goals of this approach include: Development of communication and language skills Increasing positive social behaviors Relief from disruptive self-stimulatory behaviors The … behavior and learning. Pivotal areas include: Motivation Response to multiple cues Self-management Initiation of social interactions Motivation strategies are an important part of the PRT approach. These emphasize natural reinforcement. For …