Months after World War II officially ends, a 15-year-old boy still hides in a potato field. The horror of the Holocaust is followed by the horror of survival. The question "Why me?" haunts survivors for the rest of our lives. For some of us, life is only possible under the anesthesia of silence. After 63 years, Leon Rubinstein has broken his silence with this book. As I Am Presently Known is a remarkable story of life's victory over death and about one generation passing the torch to another.
Marian Marzynski
Holocaust survivor, documentary filmmaker, author of acclaimed film "Shtetl"

A groundbreaking synthesis of developmental, relationship-based, and skill-based approaches, The SCERTS (R) Model provides a framework for improving communication and social-emotional abilities in preschool and primary school students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and their families. Developed by internationally recognized experts, SCERTS (R) supports developmental progress in three areas: Social Communication (communicating spontaneously and establishing relationships), Emotional Regulation (regulating emotional arousal to support learning and engagement), and Transactional Supports (elements that aid a child's progress as he or she works toward a goal). With the two-volume manual set, early intervention professionals will have comprehensive and practical guidance on using SCERTS (R) in assessment and intervention. Volume I: Assessment gives detailed background information on The SCERTS (R) Model and guides professionals through the assessment process. Early interventionists will examine the research foundations and the recommended practices that inform the model; learn about specific goals and objectives for each of the three SCERTS (R) components; get a detailed listing of developmental milestones that contribute to the recommended assessment and intervention plans; explore The SCERTS (R)e; Model's similarities and differences with other models; and discover how to use the model in educational settings. Assessment report and observation forms are included to help collect information and monitor child progress. Volume II: Program Planning & Intervention gives early interventionists explicit instruction on how to help children reach their goals following assessment. They'll learn how to prioritize and set social communication and emotional regulation goals for young children; choose meaningful and purposeful activities to help them reach the goals, implement four types of transactional support (learning supports, interpersonal support, support to families, and support among professionals); and learn how to link all three SCERTS (R) components in program planning. In-depth vignettes on diverse children and families illustrate implementation of the model, and forms are included to help with intervention planning. Semi-structured yet flexible enough to respond to individual differences, SCERTS (R) can be applied in many different settings and used with other intervention approaches. With this child- and family-centered model, based on over two decades of research and clinical experience, early interventionists will have everything they need to evaluate and promote the social and emotional development of children with ASD. These manuals are part of The SCERTS (R) Model, a groundbreaking framework for improving communication and social-emotional abilities in individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and their families. Developed by internationally recognized experts, SCERTS effectively supports developmental progress in three domains: Social Communication, Emotional Regulation, and Transactional Support.

With the SCERTSr Easy-Score CD-ROM, the system you already trust gives you faster, more accurate results so you have more time to spend helping children with autism spectrum disorders. You'll get Automated scoring and summary calculation. Save up to 30 minutes per assessment with fast automated scoring for all the SCERTS Assessment Process (SAP)-Observation forms and SAP Summary forms for all 3 communication stages, plus automated tabulation of the SCERTS Profile summary and Social-Emotional Growth Indicators. The forms also help you avoid errors with automatic data population, see and track progress over time, and easily export assessment scores into spreadsheets. Printable forms. No more photocopying Now you'll have easy-to-print PDFs* of the SCERTSr forms, including the SAP-REPORT Form, SAP-Observation and Summary Forms, SAP Activity Planning Form, and all the worksheets for all 3 communication stages. Forms are now clustered by communication stage, so you can print forms for an entire communication stage all at once, in the right order. Side-by-side view of up to four assessments for a child, so you can easily track a child's progress over time. A new Spanish translation of the SAP Report, to help you collect accurate information from Spanish-speaking families and/or teachers. With this convenient, time-saving CD-ROM, you'll make the most of your SCERTSr system and ensure better outcomes for children with autism.

This booklet accompanies a groundbreaking video series on "The SCERTS(R) Model, " which addresses the core needs of children with autism spectrum disorders and builds a path toward improved communication and social-emotional abilities. This DVD and booklet are part of The SCERT(R) Model, a groundbreaking framework for improving communication and social-emotional abilities in individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and their families. Developed by internationally recognized experts, SCERTS effectively supports developmental progress in three domains: Social Communication, Emotional Regulation, and Transactional Support.

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