{"id":226172,"date":"2021-03-29T14:30:42","date_gmt":"2021-03-29T14:30:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gamerant.com\/dino-island-game-cognitive-disabilities\/"},"modified":"2021-03-29T14:30:42","modified_gmt":"2021-03-29T14:30:42","slug":"video-game-developed-to-help-kids-with-cognitive-disabilities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itteacheritfreelance.hk\/wordpress\/index.php\/2021\/03\/29\/video-game-developed-to-help-kids-with-cognitive-disabilities\/","title":{"rendered":"Video Game Developed To Help Kids with Cognitive Disabilities"},"content":{"rendered":"

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While some politicians seem to believe that video games are behind many toxic behaviors, there are some video game companies working towards positive implementation for video games<\/a>. In Canada\u2019s University of Victoria, a team of researchers have banded together to create Dino Island<\/strong><\/em>, a game to help children with cognitive disabilities.<\/p>\n

The University of Victoria is an institute known for its industry leading research into climate change and marine biology. However, this endeavor is headed by psychologist Sarah Macoun and a team of post under-graduates. Sarah Macoun specializes in Pediatric Clinical Neuropsychology, has a Ph.D. and is an assistant professor in the psychology department. This project appears perfectly aligned with her interests, which lie mainly in cognitive training for children with disabilities being delivered via alternative contact points. The goal of Dr. Macoun\u2019s research seems to be ensuring all families have access to cognitive training at low cost and with easy accessibility.<\/p>\n

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Dino Island<\/em> is the game Dr. Macoun and her team have developed in the hopes of making that goal happen. Dino Island<\/em> builds upon work in Neuroplasticity (the study of the way the brain changes throughout one\u2019s life) to retrain cognitive pathways in children\u2019s brains and help them develop better habits. The game is designed to be fun to use, so that children are more likely to keep up with their treatments. The games AI also alters its difficulty level automatically based on performance, to reduce the need for psychologist intervention. Dino Island<\/em> is designed to be easily delivered via parents and school officials, making It accessible for most families, and easily affordable. This contrasts with many current treatment methods which require participation and overview by a psychologist.<\/p>\n