League School is pleased to inform you of a new document supporting the effectiveness of the SCERTS© Model, SCERTS and Evidence-based Practice[1]. Developed over the past year, this paper outlines the SCERTS Model and current guidelines for evidence-based practice. The SCERTS Model is relatively new to many practitioners and parents, and it is important to articulate how SCERTS is consistent with the basic tenets of evidence-based practice.
The paper demonstrates that the SCERTS Model was developed on the basis of research in autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and child development, as well as evidence-based practices currently being employed with individuals with ASD. Furthermore, there currently are a number of research initiatives underway examining the efficacy of practice in the SCERTS Model with preschool and school-age children that you may not be aware of. The paper indicates that the SCERTS Model compares favorably with other educational and treatment approaches when standards of evidence-based practice are considered, especially given the relatively short time since the SCERTS manuals have been available.
