Timocco’s platform has so many great games for skill development, and we wanted to take some time to highlight one of our favorites, Fish Spell. The name of the game does contain the word spell, so there is definitely a letter/word component to this game, but it doesn’t have to be played with letters; you can also play with colors or shapes. The game mostly works on motor accuracy and efficiency, sequencing, spelling, as well as visual perception & discrimination. To play ‘Fish … [Read more...]
Communication, Social Interaction, Problem Solving & Sequencing
Looking for games that can target skills such as communication, social interaction, problem-solving and sequencing? Here are a few ideas! Communication: A number of our games can be used to incorporate opportunities for communication. Communication skills can range from identifying the hidden objects as the child uncovers them in our "Hidden Treasure" game, describing what the Timocco monkey is doing in the unveiled pictures of the "Photo Album" game or identifying shapes, numbers, … [Read more...]
New Plan: Crossing The Midline!
Crossing the midline is a skill area that if undeveloped, can hold a child back from school-related activities as well as activities of daily living. This Plan focuses on developing this skill, which can be applied to various IEP goals and objectives. Who is it for? This training plan is ideal for children between the developmental ages of 4-6 that have difficulty executing functional tasks which require the ability to cross the midline, such as dressing and drawing. What does it do? … [Read more...]
Your Order is Ready – Another New Game From Timocco!
Ever noticed that good waiters have good memory skills? It takes practice to remember what people want to eat, drink, and what desserts they've ordered. So we’ve put together a new game to keep them on their toes… and it’ll help kids build motor and cognitive skills also! The game’s called Order Up! - and it features a busy waiter in a restaurant who’s having a bit of trouble juggling all the plates, drinks and treats he needs to stack on his tray and deliver to tables. Timocco players … [Read more...]
Ask Sarit:
Hi, Timocco appears to be a therapeutic game that can provide variety in treatment, but I’m concerned that I’ll have technical difficulties with the platform and as a therapist I’ll be unnecessary during treatment with a computer. Your concern regarding operating the software is understood, but from my experience with many therapists I can tell you with certainty that from the moment you try, you’ll find the platform user-friendly and easy to use. Here at Timocco we’re committed to being … [Read more...]
Ask Sarit: I’m looking for games that can help prepare my son for school. What games do you have that are good preparation for school work?
School is fast-approaching and you're certainly not alone in taking these last few weeks of August to prepare for the year ahead. There are actually two separate skill sets you can work on to help your child get into 'school-mode'; the first, which I will focus on this week, are motor-related while the second are learning related and I will cover those more in depth next week. Motor abilities include skills such as balance, planning and spatial organization. Strengthening a child’s motor base … [Read more...]
Timocco for High functioning children with CP
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 medical field of child development … [Read more...]
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