Here at Timocco we’re elated to announce plans for a joint project with Brown University and Rhode Island Hospital to develop and research a cost-effective web-based therapeutic game platform for children with physical challenges. The project is thanks to a grant from the BIRD Foundation, which promotes research and development in industries that mutually benefit Israel and the United States. The project is aimed to enable physiotherapists, clinicians and parents to better control and … [Read more...]
Timocco’s Cause and Effect Games: Benefits & Treatment
Timocco has developed a new package of games with a very distinct criterion for assisting children with various cognitive and motor disabilities. As a basic overview, the Timocco Cause and Effect games encourage the exploration of cause & effect; increase one's sense of control, and help the child to choose between different categories. The games in this package allow the child to strengthen their basic skills of targeting, focusing, timing, and accuracy. This specific package is geared … [Read more...]
Timocco Meets the Needs of all Children with a Disability
Timocco’s mission is to develop accessible interactive platforms that meet the different special needs of any child. Timocco’s initial goal has now come into fruition. There are many cognitive and motor disabilities that affect the daily lives of children all over the world. Timocco aims to assist in the treatment and thus liberating the child from the setbacks that their disability may have caused them. These conditions range from Cerebral Palsy, ADHD, Autism, Developmental Coordination … [Read more...]
Using Virtual Environment for Enhancing Learning & Perceptual Skills
Each Week OT expert, Sarit Tresser will be giving an in-depth insightful analysis into the various ways Health Games aid children with disabilities. Stay connected to receive first-hand input from a professional in the field of child development … [Read more...]
TIMOCCO TO PRESENT AT THIS YEAR’S 2013 BETT SHOW
For the fourth consecutive year, Timocco will be presenting at this year's Bett Show from January 30 – Febuary 2nd. Visitors who purchase the product off the stand will benefit from several special show discounts (see list below). Timocco is a unique product that has been created to assist with the cognitive and motor development of children with a wide range of abilities and ages. The supervision and analysis software allows you to adapt the games to meet any specific physical or … [Read more...]
Children with Cerebral Palsy, Hemiplegia, Virtual Reality Therapy Pt 2
Each Week OT expert, Sarit Tresser will be giving an in-depth insightful analysis into the various ways Health Games aid both children and adults with disabilities. Tune in to receive first-hand input from a professional in the field of child development … [Read more...]
Timocco Game Brings Joy to Children at Special Needs School
Much is written about the masterful ways virtual reality games aid in the advancement of rehabilitation, but an additional function should also be emphasized. When children play these interactive games it gives them great joy, a sense of achievement and control that they may otherwise not feel. In turn, parents and therapists see the tremendous exhilaration from the child, which is equally rewarding for them. Timocco’s Sarit Tresser had an exceptionally special experience while visiting IDUD, a … [Read more...]
OT Experts Discuss the Health Benefits of Virtual Games
Occupational Therapist and founder of Timocco, Sarit Tresser was interviewed by OT Experts about the health elements and the development of the Timocco Games. Tresser describes the usability and functionality of the virtual reality computer games. There are countless improvements in motor and cognitive skills that evolve through playing. With the use of special gloves, children interact in a virtual reality environment as “Timocco the monkey.” Each game works on a different type of skill to … [Read more...]
Growing with Timocco – Case Study
A case study conducted by an occupational therapist showing how Timocco was able to preserve and improve performance in a young boy suffering from a variety of motor difficulties. “Allen came to the occupational therapy clinic for an evaluation at the age of 5 years and 2 months, on the recommendation of his kindergarten teacher. She noticed that he was getting tired from sitting at a table, and refraining from activities such as drawing and art. He basically displayed difficulty with any … [Read more...]
Article supporting the use of Virtual Environment in Therapy
Play Therapy Utilizing the Sony EyeToy ® Anthony Lewis Brooks¹ and Eva Petersson Our hypothesis is that game playing using embodied user interaction has evaluand potentials in therapy and thus significance in quality of life research for the special needs community. A state of presence is inherent where stimulation of fantasy and imagination involves engagement and subsequent interaction with a virtual environment (VE). Once this engagement is achieved and sustained we propose that a higher … [Read more...]
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