Classroom Pivotal Response Teaching

CPRT is classroom-based adaptation of Pivotal Response Training, an evidence-based practice for autistic students that falls under the category of Naturalistic Interventions. The current study is Funded by the Federal Department of Education (R324A200134) and has 3 primary aims:

1. Create an interactive web-based tool to help teachers determine which CPRT components should be prioritized for individual students or instructional settings.
2. Create a virtual training module to allow hands-on application of CPRT concepts while supporting large-scale training tailored to teachers and paraprofessionals.
3. Compare outcomes between virtual training and coaching and in-person training and in-vivo coaching (pilot study).

We are currently in our 2nd training year and will begin conducting data analysis in June 2025.

 

CPRT Learning Module Overview

For more information, please visit the CPRT website. 

Contact:

• Project Director: Jessica Suhreinrich
• Project Coordinator/Trainer: Janice Chan
• Research Assistant: Tana Holt