Heep Hong Society introduced the SCERTS (Social Communication, Emotional Regulation, Transactional Support) Model for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) from the US to Hong Kong in 2011 and has since then developed adjustments to maximise its benefits for local children. The model has three major features: (1) it helps children with ASD to improve their motivation for communication and socialising; (2) enhances their problem-solving and emotional regulation competences; and (3) emphasises the importance of transactional support provided by the multi-disciplinary team and parents. The SCERTS Team of the Society published the SCERTS Model Implementation Guide to facilitate professionals and parents in grasping the specific strategies to help children with ASD. Chapter 1 explains the principles and theory of the SCERTS Model; Chapter 2 provides step-by-step guidelines in applying the SCERTS Model in local settings through three case studies. A complimentary DVD of practical training materials (e.g. emotion cue cards, animation, waiting spinner, timetable and general regulation tips) is included. For better training, trainers can use the Guide with the free ‘Social Emotion’ iPad and Android app. This book was sponsored by the Partnership Fund for the Disadvantaged. Buy Now

The SCERTS team of Heep Hong Society developed the Social Emotion App based on the framework of the SCERTS Model. The app gives professionals and parents flexibility in using training materials, as well as interactive tools to spur children’s interest in learning different types of emotions and emotion regulation methods. It has the following tools and features: Visual aids: Timetable, procedures, task list, timer, waiting spinner, selection table, general regulation tips, drawing pad Emotional regulation tools: Emotion cue cards, animations, stories, emotion thermometer, key-ringed emotion cue cards, games Customised features: Cantonese or Mandarin audio; Traditional or Simplified Chinese; drawing tools and camera for making new cards The Social Emotion App is available for free on iPad tablet. Download from Apple App Store now by searching the keywords ‘Heep Hong Society’. To learn more about the functions and use of this app, please refer to this user manual.  For better results, trainers and parents can consult the SCERTS Model Implementation Guide. (This app is available in Chinese only)