It’s been a little over ten days since we launched the new ‘Order Up!’ game and we’re very happy to see that players and therapists seem to be enjoying it! Since Order Up’s premiere the game has been played so many times it’s surpassed every previous game launch in Timocco’s history. In case you haven’t played ‘Order Up’ yet, here’s a reminder; the game exercises cognitive skills, including memory, categorization, executive function, visual perception and discrimination and motor skills … [Read more...]
Research, Press and Publications updates
We’ve made a few changes on the website and want to let you know about them; you may have noticed some updates to our research page - we’ve added further information about ongoing studies into Timocco and others where Timocco is being utilized in academic research. We’ve also added updated information regarding existing publications - you can now find a link to the full case study on Timocco that was published in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology journal ‘Presence’ along with some … [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: Using Computer Gaming Software as Assistive Technology
Hi, I’m a therapist at a child development center. We’ve seen the Timocco platform and formed a favorable impression, but as therapeutic staff we’re wondering whether we should be using a computer during therapy? Our clients are accustomed to them at home all the time anyway." It’s exactly because they have a computer at home, that the computer can be a motivation tool during clinical therapy. For today’s generation, where children spend many hours in front of computer screens, using … [Read more...]
Timocco in Forbes: Changing the Lives of the Disabled in 2015
We are proud to share with you this article in Forbes.com that lists Timocco as a company that “will dramatically improve the livesof the disabled in 2015.” “Research shows that many kids with special needs struggle to find the motivation to undergo therapy. Timocco, a virtual motion gaming system, believes it’s found a solution by accelerating the development of motor and cognitive skills through innovative gaming.” - Zack Miller, Forbes Magazine … [Read more...]
Have more fun with Timocco – Now 20% off!
With 50+ games and more on the way now is the best time to get a Timocco package! We’re offering 20% off all home edition packages for a limited time - so if you’re looking to purchase, renew, or know anyone who is, we’d recommend getting started right away! Just click here and don’t forget to use coupon code ‘newyear’. This discount means Timocco’s games are now more accessible to families, and enables more kids with special needs to get Timocco at home. We’re currently offering even … [Read more...]
How Do You Play Timocco?
We’ve been hearing reports from therapists and players around the world about the different objects they use to play Timocco. And we’ve noticed ourselves that if we don’t have one of our special ball-gloves handy, there’s nearly always a convenient substitute somewhere within reach - almost any red, blue or green object will do! We’ve noticed another thing also - using different objects can be a good way to work on developing particular skills. For instance, using heavier objects to play … [Read more...]
Ask Sarit: Is Timocco suitable for kindergarten kids with CP?
I work at a kindergarten for children with CP. Some are able to stand and are mobile without assistance, but have significant difficulties with motor control, coordination, stability and balance. Is Timocco suitable for their treatment? The difficulties you describe impact the ability of the children to acquire movement patterns, to carry out routine daily activities and their level of social participation. Therefore the use of a virtual reality environment like Timocco can be very helpful for … [Read more...]
Timocco at the Ezertech Convention
This very special two day exhibition was full of insight, and new developments. The purpose was to display and demonstrate all of the new solutions, technologies and developments, to make those living with special needs easier. Parents, children, and professionals all showed up to learn and participate with all the incredible innovations. The technology can be broken down in to three parts, High Technology, Low Technology, and Computer Technology. High Technology showed examples of cars that … [Read more...]
Timocco Integrates Tobii, an Eye Gaze and Interaction Technology
Timocco is now featuring the Tobii technology for all of the Timocco games, with the exception of only one. This innovative new technology allows disabled children who have little or no use in the arms or upper body, to use their eye site to play and interact with the Timocco games. The benefits of eye gaze and eye interaction technology are exceptional, providing a full spectrum of features for the user. This includes communicative capabilities & psychological improvements. The most … [Read more...]
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