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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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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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