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...]
Some Words of Praise for Timocco!
We’d like to share with you some words of praise we received recently from parents and therapists using Timocco. “Greetings from India. We recently purchased Timocco for my spastic diplegic 4-year-old and he loves it. Therapy is no more a burden for him when it comes to Range of Motion exercises. Thanks for the wonderful software!” S from India. “Timocco is a wonderful therapeutic tool to be used in Developmental Physiotherapy. Using Timocco is a great way to … [Read more...]
A Few New Ways to Play Timocco!
Did you know apples can help you build skills? Along with bottle caps, bottles filled with water, and a few other items we’ve been testing in Timocco’s “mini-lab.” We’re not so sure about the practicality of playing Timocco with a clown, but we thought we'd share! (You can too! Just click the share button on a YouTube clip) Timocco’s CEO Eran Arden spent some time last week testing in his “mini-lab,” as he likes to call it, and you can watch the results below. Just to remind you, Timocco’s … [Read more...]
Ask Sarit: Playing Timocco at Home in a Weekly Routine
"Hi, I work in a private clinic and I enjoy using Timocco’s games during therapy. Some parents of children that I work with in-clinic have purchased Timocco’s home-edition package so their child can continue playing and developing skills at home. One child’s parents asked me to build them a workout plan, but they’re not sticking to it. What do you suggest?" The problem you’re describing is well known to us both as parents and therapists. Often there’s much we want to get done, but ultimately … [Read more...]
Here are some great ways to play Timocco!
We’d like to say a big thanks to all those who sent us suggestions for different ways to play Timocco! All of your ideas were innovative, resourceful and practical - we’ll list a few below, but unfortunately we could only pick one winner. Congratulations to Jacqueline Overpeck from All Kids Can therapy services in Madison, Indiana - our in-house team of occupational therapists really liked her idea to play Timocco using bath loofahs! As Jacqueline pointed out, most loofahs have a handy … [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...]
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...]
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...]
Fish Spell – Another fun new game to help develop early learning skills!
We’ve got yet another new game to tell you about this week - our new Fish Spell game is up and running - well, swimming - online! You might have already guessed - Fish Spell is all about spelling! Kids have to choose a letter displayed on fish swimming past to complete a word on a treasure chest on the ocean floor. When the word’s complete, the chest opens! (Here’s a handy tip: the word is spoken at the beginning of the game, but if you hover over the cute little snail on the bottom left of … [Read more...]
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