Social Validity of Pivotal Response Treatment for Young Autistic Children: Perspectives of Autistic Adults

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Schuck, R. K., Dwyer, P., Baiden, K. M. P., Williams, Z. J., & Wang, M. (2022). Social Validity of Pivotal Response Treatment for Young Autistic Children: Perspectives of Autistic Adults. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 54(2), 423-441. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-022-05808-4

Publication date: 24 Nov 2022 Added to AutiHub: 5 Jul 2026 Type: Article Article language: English

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Abstract

The social validity of autism behavioral intervention has been questioned. Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions (NDBIs) attempt to address some concerns, but it is unclear whether autistic people consider NDBIs socially valid. Social validity of an NDBI, Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT), was investigated through autistic adults commenting on videos of autistic children receiving PRT. Qualitative coding of responses generated three themes: respect for individuals; assessment of intervention implementation; and socioemotional considerations. Although video brevity limits the scope of the present study's conclusions, participants highlighted PRT components that appeared socially valid (e.g., reinforcing attempts, following the child's lead) and aspects appearing invalid (e.g., overemphasis on spoken language). Therefore, adjustments appear necessary for PRT to be fully acceptable to the autistic community.

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81
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24
16 / 108 (14.8%) cited references include at least one author identified as autistic.
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25
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