Isn’t the SCERTS Model just an eclectic approach that has been given a fancy name?
No. It is far more than a patchwork of different approaches that are put together to make a program for a child. It is an integrated framework that is derived from the most recent research on child and human development and our understanding of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and related disabilities. The perception of SCERTS as an eclectic approach may be due to the fact that one of the strengths of the SCERTS Model is that it is not exclusive of most other approaches and teaching strategies from which children with ASD have benefited. So-called eclectic approaches have been criticized for a lack of an overall logical framework to guide decision making to determine priorities and a lack of consistency in practice. The SCERTS Model provides both a comprehensive framework and specific guidance for translating individualized priorities into attainable and measurable goals for a range of children.
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