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Respected Autism Foundation Reviews and Supports Learning for Children's Diagnostic Gaming(R) Series That Flags Developmental Disorders
Contact: Kent Streeb, Learning for Children, 530-908-9225, kent@kayacom.com
Based on thousands of hours of development, an experienced team of educators, psychologists and technology professionals teamed to develop the games in Learning for Children's (http://www.learningforchildren.com/) innovative Early Detection Diagnostic Gaming(R) series. The entertaining, interactive games allow parents to test individual children for dyslexia and autism, and let educators screen students in classroom settings. Feedback on a child's performance, as well as how to interpret results, is instant and confidential.
"We have reviewed Learning for Children's autism games and deemed them a fun and easy way for parents to test their child if they suspect he or she may have autism," says Lisa Borges, executive director of the Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism. "Early Intervention is extremely important in helping a child with autism succeed in life. If these games prompt even one family to make that difficult step in getting a diagnosis, then we are fulfilling our mission of improving the quality of life for children with autism."
A key sign of autistic behavior is the inability to deal with random sequences. Therefore, the arrangement in Learning for Children's games is changed each time they are played. The analysis of play pays particular attention to the number of attempted answers made by a child, as well as their performance in games, which can reveal specific inabilities. As children play, the system tracks the number of incorrect and correct answers, as well as attempts made, in a private, password-protected record. A parent or teacher then uses this information to decide if further testing is warranted. Learning for Children is proud to donate 10% of all sales to the Doug Flutie Jr., Foundation for Autism (http://www.dougflutiejrfoundation.org/) and the International Dyslexia Foundation (http://www.interdys.org/).
"We are honored to receive the support of the Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism, and pleased to help further their noble objectives," says Bernard F. McCrory, Senior Partner of Learning for Children, who has a very personal motivation for helping children with developmental issues. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) estimates that one in ten children has dyslexia, and one in every 166 children has autism. The early detection of autism and dyslexia, and intervention, is critical to helping treat children so that they can progress through traditional educational experiences with fewer problems.
Because children intuitively dislike tests, Learning for Children's computer games, divided into six levels, are based on low stress, low anxiety, fun and rewarding exercises in which a child is totally unaware they are being tested. Each level measures the age-appropriate developmental skills required to complete a game -- all through playing entertaining computer games that children love. Importantly, the games are not a substitute for professional testing and evaluation. Any positive results should be treated only as an indicator of possible autism or dyslexia, not a diagnosis. Parents with children testing positive should consult a health care professional.
Most other autism and dyslexia diagnostic tools are not fun, interactive computer games that children enjoy playing repeatedly. In addition, they typically cost over $150.00 and do not provide instant feedback. Learning for Children's Early Detection - Autism CD(R) and Early Detection - Dyslexia CD(R) may be purchased online individually for $49.95, or together for just $89.95. The classroom version CD is only $89.95, and can test up to 25 children. The games run on any PC and all versions of Microsoft Windows, or on any Windows- compliant Mac. No computer skills are required to play our games. A sample game may be played in the Product Review section at http://www.learningforchildren.com/.
About the Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism
The Foundation's mission is to aid financially disadvantaged families who need assistance in caring for their children with autism; to fund education and research into the causes and consequences of childhood autism; and to serve as a clearinghouse and communications center for new programs and services developed for individuals with autism. The Foundation may be contacted at 1-866-3AUTISM (in the
About Learning for Children, LLC
Learning for Children is The Diagnostic Gaming Company(R). The company develops affordable and fun computer-based Diagnostic Games(R) that help parents and educators quickly identify young children with developmental issues. Through playing entertaining computer games that children love, our interactive system assesses child's developmental level appropriate to their age. If a child's performance suggests signs of developmental issues, diagnosis by a trained health care professional is strongly encouraged. The first games in Learning for Children's revolutionary Diagnostic Gaming series are the Early Detection - Autism CD(R), and Early Detection - Dyslexia CD(R). The games are suitable for parents to test individual children, or for use by educators in classroom settings. Learning for Children donates 10% of all sales to non-profit advocacy groups. The company is privately held and funded. Learning for Children is located at
