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Social Communication, Emotional Regulation, and Transactional Support (SCERTS)

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Interventions for Autism Spectrum Disorders

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Educational programming for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) can be described at two different levels: focused approaches and comprehensive approaches. Focused approaches utilize evidence-based strategies directed at particular symptoms. These evidence-based strategies are indeed essential for supporting individuals with ASD in relation to particular areas of need. In contrast, a comprehensive approach provides a framework that is broad in scope and is designed to improve overall functioning and to produce positive long-term outcomes in adulthood. The SCERTS® Model is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary educational approach that was developed to maximize long-term positive outcomes for individuals with ASD and their families while embracing a wide range of more focused evidence-based interventions (Prizant et al. 2006 ).

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  1. Communication Crossroads, 931 Monroe Dr., Suite 102, 30308, Box 110, Atlanta, GA, USA

    Emily Rubin

  2. Childhood Communication Services, Center for the Study of Human Development, Brown University, 35 Kent Place, 02905, Cranston, RI, USA

    Barry M. Prizant

  3. University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI, USA

    Amy C. Laurent

  4. Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, USA

    Amy M. Wetherby

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Rubin, E., Prizant, B., Laurent, A., Wetherby, A. (2013). Social Communication, Emotional Regulation, and Transactional Support (SCERTS). In: Goldstein, S., Naglieri, J. (eds) Interventions for Autism Spectrum Disorders. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-5301-7_6

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