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 Super
Skills: A Social Skills Group Program for Children with Asperger Syndrome,
High-Functioning Autism and Related Challenges by Judith
Coucouvanis, MA, APRN, BC
Foreword by:
Brenda Smith Myles
$39.95  
2005, ISBN 1-931282-67-6
Author:
JUDITH COUCOUVANIS, MA, APRN, BC, is a psychiatric nurse practitioner
and behavior specialist at the University of Michigan Department of
Psychiatry, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. She specializes
in the treatment of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and is a behavior
consultant to several schools. She speaks regularly on the topics of
social skills training, behavior support, and ASD, offering practical
tips for parents and teachers. She serves on the board of directors
of the Autism Society of Michigan and as an editorial board member of
the Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing.
About the Book:
The title says it
all! Super Skills: A Social Skills Group Program for Children with
Asperger Syndrome, High-Functioning Autism and Related Challenges
is SUPER at many levels. Based on a thorough and comprehensive understanding
of the unique characteristics of individuals with ASD, Judy Coucouvanis
presents 30 lessons grouped under four types of skills necessary for
social success: fundamental skills, social initiation skills, getting
along with others, and social response skills. Each lesson is highly
structured and organized, making it easy for even inexperienced teachers
and other group leaders to follow and implement successfully. A series
of practical checklists and other instruments provide a solid foundation
for assessing students' social skills levels and subsequent planning.
"I feel privileged
to call Judy Coucouvanis my colleague and friend. We have worked together
for more than 15 years serving individuals with autism spectrum disorders
(ASD) and their families. This book is an invaluable guide to parents
and professionals who help improve the social skills of children and
teens with ASD. The book is clear, concise, practical, easy-to-read,
and easy-to-use. The book is written after many years of clinical practice
and successful results. It is written for practitioners who are interested
in helping children and teens with ASD to develop social skills and
to make a difference in their lives. This is a book to be read and practiced
time and time again as children grow, change, and need higher levels
of social skills. This much-needed book is a true gem."
- Luke Y. Tsai,
M.D., professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics, University of Michigan
Medical School, and director, Developmental Disorders Clinic, University
of Michigan Health System Author, Taking the Mystery out of Medications
in Autism/Asperger Syndromes
"Super Skills
is a great resource for anyone working with students with ASD. Judy
Coucouvanis provides valuable background information about how to create
and run social skills groups and delineates all the steps needed for
students to be successful."
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Melissa L. Trautman, special education teacher and co-author,
The Hidden Curriculum: Practical Solutions for Understanding Unstated
Rules in Social Situations
"Judith Coucouvanis has used her vast knowledge of and experience
with students with ASD to create a strong and comprehensive social skills
curriculum. Super Skills gives our students the opportunity for success.
While the content is geared toward the elementary ages, the information
and concepts are valuable for all ages. The easy to read and apply format
makes this a 'must have' book for anyone working with students in need
of social skills training."
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Ronda Schelvan, M.S.Ed., autism consultant, special education teacher
and co-author, The Hidden Curriculum: Practical Solutions for Understanding
Unstated Rules in Social Situations
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