How do you explain superflex?

Superflex provides a fun forum in which they can explore their challenges and identify ways to modify their thoughts and behavior in different settings. Depicting behaviors as cartoon characters (a.k.a. the Unthinkables) helps students learn about their own behavior in a non-threatening way.

What age is Superflex for?

The curriculum is intended to be taught to children ages 7 to 10+, but can be tailored for use with younger and older kids. When teaching about Superflex to kids ages 5 to 7 or older kids who are immature, focus on developing awareness that their brains generate the powers of the Thinkables and Unthinkables.

Who are the superflex characters?

We replaced 4 of the 14 “first generation” characters with new names: Mean Bean (previously Mean Gene/Jean), Me-Gull (formerly One-sided Sid), Body Drifter (formerly Body Snatcher), and Blurt Out Blue (formerly Grump Grumpaniny).

Is Superflex evidence based?

Not much research has been done on the SuperFlex curriculum, so it would not be qualified as “effective” evidence-based practice. It could, however, be considered a “promising” intervention, if only based on its wide use.

What are expected and unexpected behaviors?

Expected behavior is simply behavior that is normal, reasonable and anticipated. Unexpected behavior is behavior that is out of the norm, and is unusual.

How many superflex books are there?

two-book
For the past 10+ years, kids around the world have been having fun developing their social self-regulation with these characters. In this two-book set, get to know Superflex, a self-regulation superhero, and the 14 original Unthinkables—quirky, engaging characters who represent common unexpected behaviors.

What are social thinking skills?

Social Thinking focuses on helping kids figure out how to think in social situations. Kids are taught to observe and think about their own and others’ thoughts and feelings. They also learn the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Is social thinking ABA?

Social Thinking® lacks many of the dimensions commonly associated with ABA (Baer et al. 1968). Social Thinking® is not analytic, as there has been no evidence showing that implementers of Social Thinking® are in fact responsible for changing an individual’s behavior(s).

Who benefits from social thinking?

A Social Thinking® approach to treatment can help a child consider the points of view, emotions, thoughts, beliefs, prior knowledge and intentions of others. It can also greatly benefit students with social learning disabilities, especially those with Autism Spectrum Disorder or ADHD.

How many Superflex books are there?

How do you handle unexpected situations in the classroom?

Try to be as honest as you can with your students. If you don’t know the answer to a question, tell the student so and promise to check on it. If you are not happy with someone’s behavior, talk to the person (privately). If there’s a problem about some aspect of the class, talk about it rather than hoping it goes away.

What is SUPERFLEX and the unthinkables?

Superflex and The Unthinkables: Characters and Strategies Superflex Character Descriptions and Strategies We are studying Superflex and the Unthinkables during our Social Skills sessions. This series of characters helps students understand how their behavior and actions might not be socially acceptable.

How can I help my student with Superflex?

It also provides strategies so they can call upon their own inner Superflex and defeat the Unthinkable trying to take over their actions and thoughts. If you hear your student talking about Rock Brain, Glassman, Destroyer of Fun (D.O.F), etc., you can use this handout as a resource for help.

What are the thinkables&unthinkables superdecks?

Superflex Superdecks, and the Thinkables & Unthinkables Double Deck, are both designed to be companion teaching tools for adults who are teaching Superflex or to use in creative new ways with students who are already familiar with the Superflex series.

What is Superflex’s power?

Superflex understood that thinking and observing are super important but using flexible thinking, making choices, and carrying out a plan to defeat an Unthinkable are also important. This power helps Superflex finish any job he’s started!