RCT of SCERTS (Social Communication, Emotional Regulation, Transactional Support) Program for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

"The SCERTS (Social Communication, Emotional Regulation, and Transactional Support) intervention is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach specifically tailored to address the unique needs of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) aged 3-6 years. Unlike traditional behavioral therapies such as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), SCERTS emphasizes a developmental framework, focusing on enhancing social communication, emotional regulation, and environmental support. It incorporates family involvement and integrates strategies into naturalistic settings, ensuring skill generalization across home, school, and community environments.~This intervention is distinguished by its individualized goals based on each child's developmental profile and its emphasis on fostering meaningful interactions rather than relying on compliance-based methods. SCERTS also incorporates transactional supports, such as modifying the physical and social environment to promote engagement and reduce stress, w"

The control group will be the treatment as usual group receiving conventional behavior therapy and speech therapy