She completed her Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Nursing from the University of Iowa. Judith specializes in the treatment of children with severe behavior challenges and especially autism spectrum disorders. Judith is active in school and community based training, offering practical information 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. She is the author of Super Skills: A Social Skills Group Program for Children with Asperger Syndrome, High-functioning Autism and Related Challenges (2005).