Episode 30 The Magic of Motivation: How PRT and NDBIs Transform Learning for Autistic Children

In this episode of the NDBI Navigator Podcast, Dr. Jamie welcomes Dr. Grace Gengoux, a nationally recognized expert in evidence-based autism intervention, clinical psychologist, BCBA-D, and faculty member at Stanford University. Together, they explore the power of motivation, flexibility, and collaboration in supporting autistic children through Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions (NDBIs), with a special focus on Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT). Dr. Gengoux shares her journey into the field, the science behind pivotal behaviors, and groundbreaking research on parent coaching, telehealth delivery, and optimizing intervention approaches for diverse learners.