Guest guest Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 I think this falls under the category of " we should know about other models and whether there is research to support them or not " . Has anyone read data/research directly addressing use of the SCERTS model? I went to their website and saw no direct data. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 , At this time from what I could find, SCERTS is cited across several examinations as having limited or no supporting research, with effectiveness predicted on efficacy of components. Even based on research citation on the SCERTS website the entire model does not seem to have a comparative outcome study or multiple research citations. Some commentary that I could find beyond info from the SCERTS site itself, " 4.2.4. Developmental Social-Pragmatic Model (DPS) The Developmental Social-Pragmatic Model (DPS; Wetherby, Schuler, & Prizant, 1997) focuses on developing language in the child’s natural environment using existing (even if unconventional) communicative methods. This model emphasizes the initiation and spontaneity of communication while following the child’s interests or lead. There is considerable developmental research supporting the premises of the DPS model and a definite need for intervention in the social and pragmatic aspects of communication. Unfortunately, there is a lack of direct empirical evidence demonstrating its efficacy with individuals with ASDs. The authors of the approach based the model on the developmental literature on language development, and on intervention research on component parts (e.g., Incidental Teaching, Hart & Risley, 1977 and Natural Language Paradigm, Koegel, O’Dell, & Koegel, 1987). The DPS model is only recommended for children who have already learned some basic communicative skills through IBI, or for children without significant language delays. As there is no published research on the DPS model, it would be prudent to evaluate its efficacy on an individual basis. The SCERTS Model (Prizant, Wetherby, & Rydell, 2000) is an individualized approach to communication intervention for individuals with ASDs. The authors claim this model draws its underlying theoretical framework from the DPS Model, the Floortime (DIR) approach (Greenspan & Weider, 1998), and Sensory Integration (Ayres, 1972). The goal of the approach is to simultaneously target core deficits, including: • communication and language deficits; • social and emotional deficits; and • sensory processing deficits. The model aims to provide customized support to individuals with ASDs and their families. As with the DPS model, there has been no research to date evaluating the entire SCERTS model. Unlike the DPS model, however, the component parts of the SCERTS model do not have adequate scientific evidence. " From: Evidence-Based Practices for Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Review of the Literature and Practice Guide Children's Mental Health Ontario Dr. Adrienne , Dr. Rosemary Condillac http://iier.isciii.es/autismo/pdf/aut_gontar.pdf ----------------------------------------- Also: " ...Communication-focused Interventions: Eclectic SCERTS (Prizant et al., 2004) • Social Communication, Emotional Regulation, Transactional Support • Combines both child-centered, relationship-based components with naturalistic hybrid components (PMT) • SC goals include prelinguistic communication such as joint attention • ER goals include arousing through physical activities, calming through swinging, etc. • TS goals include peer support, environmental arrangement and support to families • Argues for doing all interventions within the context of every day routines • Argues against using discrete trial approaches • No empirical support " From:Evidence-Based Practice for Prelinguistic Children with ASD Presented at OSHA-WSHA Regional Conference Oct., 2006 Rhea , Ph.D., CCC-SLP Prof., SCSU Investigator, Yale Child Study Center www.oregonspeechandhearing.org/documents/OSHA2006/OSHA06AM.pdf ---------------------------------- The SCERTS model " ...SCERTS is a model of service provision rather than a program and has not been independently validated. However, the authors have stated that the model draws from a variety of empirically supported treatment methodologies (Prizant et al., 2003)... " A review of the research to identify the most effective models of practice in early intervention for children with autism spectrum disorders. Australian Government. Department of Health and Aging http://www.health.gov.au/internet/wcms/publishing.nsf/Content/mental-child-autre\ v-toc~mental-child-autrev-comb~mental-child-autrev-comb-sce -------------------------------------------- From the SCERTS site itself, Summary of Research Supporting the SCERTS®Model Amy M. Wetherby, Rubin, Amy C. t, Barry M. Prizant, & J. Rydell http://www.scerts.com/ResearchSupportingtheSCERTSModel10-7-06.pdf Frequently Asked Questions About the SCERTS Model http://www.pbrooks.com/autism/scerts/faq.htm Hope that gives a little more on the Model, given that there really isn't much out there at the present time. Regina F. http://precisionteaching.pbwiki.com > > I think this falls under the category of " we should know about other models > and whether there is research to support them or not " . Has anyone read > data/research directly addressing use of the SCERTS model? I went to their > website and saw no direct data. > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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