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Peer reviewedStahmer, Aubyn C. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1995
Seven children (ages 4 to 7) with autism were taught to engage in symbolic play using Pivotal Response Training. Children with autism rarely exhibited symbolic play before training, but after training they learned to perform complex and creative symbolic play at levels similar to that of language-matched controls. Interaction skills also improved…
Descriptors: Autism, Child Behavior, Early Childhood Education, Pretend Play
