We were recently featured in the top business magazine for Northeast Ohio. Eran spoke about the challenges and advantages of moving to Akron, and all of the progress and growth that we’ve undergone. Specifically, the article touched on our recent Supination and Pronation platform launch. Crain is one of the largest privately owned business media companies with 55 leading business, trade and consumer brands in North America, Europe and Asia. Crain’s publishes regional business news for … [Read more...]
Exciting Update! New Supination & Pronation Platform Launches in Providence!
We wanted to let you know that now kids and adults can practice supination and pronation while playing. On Friday, some of the Timocco team headed to Providence, Rhode Island to kick off an exciting new phase to our therapy offerings. We have been working hard for over 2 years with partners such as Brown University, Hasbro Children's Hospital, and Meeting Street, with support from the BIRD Foundation on a groundbreaking new platform and game controller. Our new supination/pronation … [Read more...]
OCALICON ’16
We had a great time at OCALICON again this year! Ohio has such an amazing and tight-knit autism community. We are honored to be a part of it! We even had the opportunity to present about Timocco in a session! Thank you to those of you that attended our presentation and that stopped by to learn more about Timocco and play some games! … [Read more...]
Speech Therapy Applications For ASD-Communication & Interaction
Our team has experience working with children with autism and we understand the underlying goal that accompanies any discipline of therapy when working with children diagnosed with ASD - furthering communication and interaction skills. Many therapists shy away from utilizing the computer in therapy, however, the virtual reality playing zone that Timocco provides can be experienced as a safety zone for children with ASD and can, therefore, provide a platform from which they can more … [Read more...]
What You’re Saying About Us!
We cannot stress enough the value of incorporating interesting and engaging therapeutic tools into your homes, sessions and educational facilities! While we feel we have so many great tips and ideas on how to use Timocco to motivate and work towards achieving goals in a fun way - we thought this might be a great opportunity to let one of our fellow therapists shed some light on how they feel about Timocco. Here is what one therapist had to say about the positive impact of Timocco when … [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...]
Plans For ASD: Teamwork & Cause And Effect
With autism awareness month in April and the upcoming Milestones Autism Conference, here at Timocco we are exploring the contribution that we can make - as a therapeutic tool, in order to further the enjoyment and independence of all children with ASD. We hope that by providing you - the therapists, with more effective and suitable ways to use our program in therapy, you will be able to make the most of all the Timocco has to offer children with ASD. We recognize that many children with … [Read more...]
Game Focus: ASD
What games are best for children with ASD? If you haven’t heard already, Timocco's broad range of games allows each therapist to choose games for their client based on their specific therapeutic needs and goals. However, we would love to take this opportunity – in honor of Autism Awareness Month, to highlight a few games that could incorporate some of the vital skill-building frequently required by this population. Communication: A number of our games can be used to incorporate … [Read more...]
Aspire Away
This month is all about encouraging awareness and advocating for the rights of all children with ASD to be included as valued members of our community and to flourish in doing so. We feel privileged to have the opportunity to highlight the wonderful and inspirational contribution of one such special Timocco user, Gavin, who has used his creativity and enjoyment of our games to fuel his fantastic contribution to Timocco. Gavin is 10 years old and attends Fredericktown Local Schools, he … [Read more...]
Get AU-Inspired: Autism Month Special Edition #1
World Autism Awareness month is here!!! This month is dedicated to the recollection of the fundamental rights of children with ASD. Here at Timocco we strive to provide a product that emphasizes the importance of accessibility and enjoyment for ALL children. In honor of World Autism Awareness month, in the next few blog posts we will present a few of the ideal ways to incorporate Timocco into therapy for children with ASD to facilitate participation and goal attainment while working towards … [Read more...]