Teaching Children with Asperger’s to recognize and respond to emotions
BrightMind LABS fuse immersive computer gaming principles with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. First release is MyFriendQuest, a downloadable animated computer game for PCs designed to teach children - particularly those with Asperger's syndrome - to recognize emotions and develop social skills.
In the ideal world, one on one professional therapy would be available to all children who need it. Unfortunately, no-where in the world is the need for these services fully met. BrightMind LABS exist to make therapy much more accessible by developing computer games which fuse immersive gaming principles with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
MyFriendQuest is an animated PC application created to teach children to recognize and respond to emotions. This is important, as difficulty with these skills often stands in the way of children reaching their capacity to communicate and develop empathy. MyFriendQuest is now available for PC download … More about MyFriendQuest...
Clinical study shows computer application helps children with Asperger’s
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Video Games to Help Kids with Mental Health Issues
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My Friend Quest clinical pilot study – nearing completion
The MyFriendQuest Pilot Clinical Study is nearing completion. This study includes children aged between five and 13 - … Read More
Asperger’s diagnosis in DSM-V
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"MyFriendQuest uses techniques backed my credible research to help kids learn the skills to make friends and fit in socially.