Specialized Services @ Children’s Autism Services of Edmonton

Specialized Services provides support to families to learn how to incorporate strategies into their every day routines through regular home visits with members of our Consultant Team. The Consultant Team will help the family to break down their goals to form action plans, while providing the family with supports and resources to facilitate the development of the child’s functional skills. The Specialized Services program aims to enhance the family’s feelings of competence and confidence in addressing challenges at home and in the community.Children’s Autism Services of Edmonton uses a family-centered approach based on the research-based SCERTS™ model that emphasizes the core challenges and unique learning styles of children with autism:(SC) Social Communication: the development and use of functional, spontaneous communication(ER) Emotional Regulation: the ability to maintain a well regulated state(TS) Transactional Support: the implementation of supports and strategies in response to the child’s needs and interestsThe SCERTS model engages and relies on parents who are the primary agents of change and who are able to have the most meaningful and long-term impact.