The Scerts Model: A Comprehensive Educational Approach for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders

by Barry M. Prizant, Amy M. Wetherby, Emily M. S. Rubin

A groundbreaking synthesis of developmental, relationship-based, and skill-based approaches, The SCERTS® Model provides a framework for improving communication and social-emotional abilities in preschool and primary school students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and their families. Developed by internationally recognized experts, SCERTS® supports developmental progress in three S ocial C ommunication (communicating spontaneously and establishing relationships), E motional R egulation (regulating emotional arousal to support learning and engagement), and T ransactional Supports (elements that aid a child's progress as he or she works toward a goal). With the two-volume manual set, early intervention professionals will have comprehensive and practical guidance on using SCERTS® in assessment and intervention. Volume Assessment gives detailed background information on The SCERTS® Model and guides professionals through the assessment process. Early interventionists will examine the research foundations and the recommended practices that inform the model; learn about specific goals and objectives for each of the three SCERTS® components; get a detailed listing of developmental milestones that contribute to the recommended assessment and intervention plans; explore The SCERTS&rege; Model's similarities and differences with other models; and discover how to use the model in educational settings. Assessment report and observation forms are included to help collect information and monitor child progress. Volume Intervention gives early interventionists explicit instruction on how to help children reach their goals following assessment. They'll learn how to prioritize and set social communication and emotional regulation goals for young children; choose meaningful and purposeful activities to help them reach the goals, implement four types of transactional support (learning supports, interpersonal support, support to families, and support among professionals); and learn how to link all three SCERTS® components in program planning. In-depth vignettes on diverse children and families illustrate implementation of the model, and forms are included to help with intervention planning. Semi-structured yet flexible enough to respond to individual differences, SCERTS® can be applied in many different settings and used with other intervention approaches. With this child- and family-centered model, based on over two decades of research and clinical experience, early interventionists will have everything they need to evaluate and promote the social and emotional development of children with ASD. These manuals are part of The SCERTS® Model , a groundbreaking framework for improving communication and social-emotional abilities in individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and their families. Developed by internationally recognized experts, SCERTS effectively supports developmental progress in three S ocial C ommunication, E motional R egulation, and T ransactional S upport. Learn more about the whole .

Genres: Autistic Spectrum Disorder

744 pages, Paperback

First published November 24, 2005

About the author

Barry M. Prizant, PhD, CCC-SLP, is among the world’s leading authorities on autism, with more than forty years of experience as a scholar, researcher, and international consultant. He is an adjunct professor at Brown University and coauthor of The SCERTS Model: A Comprehensive Educational Approach, now being implemented in more than a dozen countries. Dr. Prizant has published more than 120 articles and chapters, and has received many awards including the 2014 Honors of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2005 Princeton University-Eden Foundation Career Award in Autism, and the 2013 “Divine Neurotypical Award” of GRASP. Dr. Prizant lives in Cranston, RI, with his wife, Dr. Elaine Meyer, and their teenage son.

Reviews

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an exceptional set of books. The first volume covers assessment and breaks down this complex disorder into various types and values of communication disabilities. There are a number of worksheets and checklists that can be used to appropriately assess the child. The second volume offers methods and techniques that can be used to work of specific goals and objectives based on the assessment. I found this to be an empowering and positive read as I saw there were some tangible ways I could go about assisting my child. On the other hand, the book is written for professionals and the PhD-speak this guide is written in meant probably it wasn't the best way to start my exploration of autism as the mother of an autistic child. I think I will be returning to this one again in the future.