# The SCERTS® Model

A Comprehensive Educational Approach for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

[Barry M. Prizant, Ph.D., CCC-SLP](https://products.brookespublishing.com/cw_Contributorinfo.aspx?ContribID=1105&Name=Barry+Prizant,Ph.D.,%20CCC-SLP), [Amy M. Wetherby, Ph.D., CCC-SLP](https://products.brookespublishing.com/cw_Contributorinfo.aspx?ContribID=1133&Name=Amy+Wetherby,Ph.D.,%20CCC-SLP), [Emily Rubin, M.S., CCC-SLP](https://products.brookespublishing.com/cw_Contributorinfo.aspx?ContribID=1112&Name=Emily+Rubin,M.S.,%20CCC-SLP), [Amy C. Laurent, Ph.D., OTR/L](https://products.brookespublishing.com/cw_Contributorinfo.aspx?ContribID=1074&Name=Amy+Laurent,Ph.D.,%20OTR/L), [Patrick J. Rydell, Ed.D., CCC-SLP](https://products.brookespublishing.com/cw_Contributorinfo.aspx?ContribID=1113&Name=Patrick+Rydell,Ed.D.,%20CCC-SLP)

K-12

A two-volume assessment and intervention system, **The SCERTS™ Model** provides a framework for assessing and improving communication and social-emotional abilities in preschool and primary school students with autism spectrum disorders and their families.

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| 68189 | 978-1-55766-818-9 |
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| 2006 | 744 |
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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 areas: **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 I: 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® 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 II: 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 domains: **S** ocial **C** ommunication, **E** motional **R** egulation, and **T** ransactional **S** upport.

Learn more about the whole [SCERTS® system](/content/resource-center/screening-and-assessment/scerts/index.html).

## Reviews

: Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics \- June 21, 2007  
"Fill[s] a void in this ever-enlarging and deepening field of supporting persons with ASD."

: Contemporary Psychology: APA Review of Books \- April 18, 2007  
"Does a good job of integrating all of the goals in a clear fashion, so that with some help through good mentoring, both parents and professionals can benefit greatly from these volumes."

Carol Gray, Director, The Gray Center for Social Learning and Understanding  \- April 16, 2007  
"Built on a solid research foundation and inherently sound . . . [t]his manual marks a critical turning point in the education of children with ASD and is destined to influence thinking."

Juliann Woods, Florida State University  \- April 16, 2007  
"At last! A curriculum that provides scaffolds for all the important communication partners. The SCERTS Model supports the significance of the reciprocal process by engaging communication partners in the teaching and learning process."

Pat Mirenda, The University of British Columbia \- April 16, 2007  
"An integrative, holistic approach for supporting children with autism and their families in natural contexts. . . Professionals and researchers who have been waiting for the SCERTS manuals will not be disappointed!"

Janice Light, Penn State University \- April 16, 2007  
"The definitive text in the field of augmentative and alternative communication . . . a must have for every graduate student and professional in the field!"

Stephen Shore, Executive Director, Autism Spectrum Disorder Consulting; author of Beyond the Wall: Personal Experiences with Autism and Asperger Syndrome \- April 16, 2007  
"The most comprehensive, well-researched approach accounting for all areas of development for people on the autism spectrum I have ever seen."

Ami Klin, Harris Associate Professor of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, Yale Child Study Center \- April 16, 2007  
"An eminently practical, stepwise, realistic, and comprehensive program of assessment and treatment of communication and socialization disorders . . . We need to make these volumes an integral part of the training of every communication specialist."