Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Online Tutorial
	Module 7: DTT and Naturalistic Teaching Pivotal Areas Pivotal Area: Self-Initiations Young children are known for asking lots of questions. "Are we there yet?" "What's that?" "Where are we going?" etc...etc...etc. Even very young children can point to something, wanting to know what it is called. In Animals in Translation: Using the Mysteries of Autism to Decode Animal Behavior, Temple Grandin discusses the fact that children with autism may not naturally develop this skill of asking questions about things in their environment. In the pivotal area of self-initiations, the goal is to help children develop the skill of making initiations and asking questions to gain information as a result of natural cues in their environments. Strategies for increasing question asking skills can be found in these two books: Overcoming Autism: Finding the Answers, Strategies, and Hope That Can Transform a Child's Life The PRT Pocket Guide: Pivotal Response Treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorders Next --> PRT References and Resources We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.