Pivotal response intervention I: Overview of approach

Author(s): Koegel, R. L., Harrower, J. K., Carter, C. M.

Journal/Book: J Assn Pers Severe Handicap. 1999; 24: 29 W Susquehanna Ave Ste 210, Baltimore, MD 21204-5201, USA. Assn Pers Severe Handicap. 174-185.

Abstract: The purpose of this article is to present an overview of several pivotal response interventions. Our research at the University of California, Santa Barbara, has been focused on attempting to identify pivotal areas that, when changed, result in concomitant positive changes in other areas. Pivotal areas that are discussed include responsivity to multiple cues, motivation to initiate and respond appropriately to social and environmental stimuli, and self-regulation of behavior, including selfmanagement and self-initiations. The trend to streamline intervention by targeting behaviors that will have widespread effects on development, rather than targeting individual behaviors one at a time, is discussed.

Note: Review Koegel RL, Univ Calif Santa Barbara, Grad Sch Educ, Counseling Clin Sch Psychol Clin, Santa Barbara,CA 93106 USA

Keyword(s): pivotal response interventions; multiple cues; self-management; autism; early intervention; ON-TASK BEHAVIOR; MANAGEMENT TREATMENT PACKAGE; NONVERBAL AUTISTIC-CHILDREN; MENTALLY-RETARDED CHILDREN; SELF-MANAGEMENT; DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR; SOCIAL SKILLS; ACADEMIC-PERFORMANCE; STIMULUS OVERSELECTIVITY; SEVERE DISABILITIES

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