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  5. Pivotal Response Training in Early Intervention
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Last Updated: 29/10/2026

Code - Course Title Course Type Laboratory + Practice ECTS
OSE512 - Pivotal Response Training in Early Intervention II. SEMESTER 3 +0 6.0
Language of Instruction Türkçe
Course Type Elective Courses
Course Instructor(s) DOÇ. DR. GÜLDEN BOZKUŞ GENÇ
Mode of Delivery Face to face
Place of Delivery Hybrid
Used Educational Platforms Face-to-face
Prerequisites There is no prerequisite for the course.
Courses Recomended Applied behavior analysis
Recommended Resources 1. Koegel, L. K. ve Koegel, R. L. (2019). Pivotal Response Treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorder. Second Edition. Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.2. Koegel R. L. ve Koegel L.K. (2012). The PRT Pocket Guide. Pivotal Response Treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorders. Paul H Brookes Publishing Co.3. Koegel, R. L., Openden, D., Fredeen, R.M. ve Koegel, L. (2006). Basics of pivotal response treatment. R.L. Koegel and L. Koegel (Eds.), Pivotal response treatments for autism içinde (ss. 3-30). Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.4. Bozkuş-Genç, G. (2024). Otizm Spektrum Bozukluğuna Yönelik Kapsamlı Anı Nobel Yayıncılık.5. Bozkuş-Genç, G. (2022). Araştırmadan uygulamaya erken çocukluk özel eğitim el kitabı. H. Bakkaloğlu, S. Çelik ve G. Tomris (Ed.) içinde Gelişimsel müdahaleler. Vizetek yayıncılık.
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Aims of the Course The aim of this course is to ensure that students acquire advanced knowledge regarding evidence-based educational practices for individuals with autism spectrum disorder, comprehend the theoretical foundations and implementation steps of Pivotal Response Training, plan and implement this approach in accordance with the characteristics and needs of individuals, and evaluate the results of the implementation in light of scientific research. Furthermore, the course aims for students to discuss the use of Pivotal Response Training in family education, counseling services, and inclusive education processes, and to develop research proposals based on this approach.

Weeks Learning Outcomes Topics Teaching Methods
Week - 1 LO-1 Basic concepts, Autism spectrum disorder Lecture Question & Answer Discussion presentation
Week - 2 LO-12 Educational practices for autism spectrum disorder; evidence-based practices, comprehensive practices, focused practices Lecture Question & Answer Discussion presentation
Week - 3 LO-2 Overview of Pivotal Response Training: Conceptual and theoretical framework, Evidence-based, The age range where it is effective, Target skills, Personnel education Lecture Question & Answer Discussion presentation
Week - 4 LO-3 Pivotal behaviors: Motivation, Responding to multiple cues Lecture Question & Answer Discussion Research and Inquiry presentation
Week - 5 LO-4 Pivotal behaviors: Responding to multiple cues Lecture Question & Answer Discussion Research and Inquiry presentation
Week - 6 LO-5 Pivotal behaviors: Self-initiations, Self-management Lecture Question & Answer Discussion Research and Inquiry presentation
Week - 7 Midterm
Week - 8 LO-3 LO-8 Steps for Implementation on Motivation: Establishing learner attention, Using shared control, Using learner choice Lecture Question & Answer Discussion Research and Inquiry presentation
Week - 9 LO-3 LO-8 Steps for Implementation on Motivation: Varying tasks and responses, Interspersing acquisition and maintenance tasks Lecture Question & Answer Discussion Research and Inquiry presentation
Week - 10 Steps for Implementation on Motivation: Reinforcing response attempts, Using natural and direct reinforcers
Week - 11 LO-9 PRT Family Education and Counseling Services Lecture Question & Answer Discussion presentation
Week - 12 LO-10 Review of research on the subject Lecture Question & Answer Discussion Research and Inquiry Document/Text/Data Analysis presentation
Week - 13 LO-11 Preparing and presenting a research proposal in which TTO (Technology Transfer Office) is utilized Lecture Discussion Research and Inquiry Document/Text/Data Analysis presentation
Week - 14 Final exam

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