Dr. Barry Prizant is recognized
internationally for his extensive
contributions in research and
educational programming for children
with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
Barry and his colleagues’ most recent work has focused on developing the SCERTS® Model (Prizant, Wetherby, Rubin, Laurent and Rydell, 2006).
The SCERTS® Model focuses on Social Communication,
Emotional Regulation
and Transactional
Support, and is a
framework and guide
to directly address
the core challenges
experienced by
children with ASD.
The SCERTS® Model Manual (2006, Paul Brookes Publishing Company) is now available. The manual includes a detailed description of the model as well as a curriculum-based assessment with data collection and program planning forms. The publisher is Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co. To order, or for more information about the manual, please click here. ____________________________________________________
*New Seminar!* What’s the Problem? Preventing Problem Behaviors in Children with Developmental Challenges
In this seminar, a “Bio-Psycho-Social” perspective will be presented that considers the interaction of physiological issues, cognitive and social-environmental issues. Participants will learn about practical, respectful and innovative ways to assess, prevent, and support a child with problem behaviors, and to design learning environments and activities that support a child’s ability to stay well-regulated emotionally, to maximize learning, social participation and relationships in daily activities and routines at school and home.Click here fordates, more info, and registration.
Sept 22-23 King of Prussia, PA (More Information to Follow)
Sept 25-26 Bethesda, MD (More Information to Follow)
Oct 20-21 Rochester, NY area (More Information to Follow)
Oct 23-24 Albany, NY area (More Information to Follow)
Nov 20-21 Milwaukee, WI (More Information to Follow)
April 2-3, 2009 Houston, TX(More Information to Follow)
