Program Description

"The Superflex Series features two fun, cohesive curricula and supplementary materials for teaching social communication and problem solving to children in K-5 classrooms and other instructional tiers. Students first learn how to become Social Detectives who observe what’s going on around them, read social situations, and interpret clues. They then learn about flexible thinking and self-regulation through Superflex, our very popular motivational tool that empowers them to explore their social strengths and challenges and learn strategies for adapting more flexibly to social situations and taking control of their thinking to manage their challenges to meet their goals."

Cost

Kits/bundles range from $81.99-$381.99. Additional components sold separately.

Intended Population

• Core
• Intervention

Grade

• Elementary School

Intended Group Size

• Small group
• Classroom

ELL/DLL

• Unspecified

Multisensory Applications

• Yes

Delivery Method

• Hybrid / blended delivery

Scripted

• Instructor Scripted

Comprehensive or Skill Specific

• Skill Specific

Placement Tests

• Unspecified

Accelerated Learning

• Unspecified

Assessment to Monitor Skills Mastery

• Unspecified

Error Correction Built In

• Unspecified

Fidelity Measures Provided by Publisher

• Unspecified

Research Summary

Only three studies analyzing the efficacy of the program were found. In all three studies, results suggested positive outcomes in social skills for students using the Superflex program. However, two studies were doctoral dissertations and the other study used only teacher surveys to analyze efficacy. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to support the efficacy of Superflex at this time.

Study Citations

Rachmah, H., Hendrawan, J. H., & Gunawan, R. Model of Superflex Learning: Limited trial.

Yadlosky, K. R. (2012). Effects of the Superflexâ„¢ curriculum on the social cognition of primary students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and autism spectrum disorders (Doctoral dissertation, California State University, Northridge).

Doyle, C. (2022). Effects of Superflex Curriculum on Social Skills of Children with Autism (Order No. 29399344). Available from ProQuest Dissertations & Theses A&I. (2734653333). http://libproxy.unl.edu/login?url=https://www.proquest.com/dissertations-theses/effects-superflex-curriculum-on-social-skills/docview/2734653333/se-2

Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)

• Insufficient evidence