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. ____________________________________________________