35 results about "Social skills" patented technology

The present invention concerns a therapy aimed at language and / or social skills in infants through administration of components stimulating the development of a healthy intestinal flora.

A developmental board game and method are provided that include a playing surface with a plurality of spaces, one or more player tokens, and a manner to determine how many spaces to proceed. Corresponding to the spaces where a player "lands" are various cards of distinct types. The type of questions and directions on the cards permit a balanced and somewhat controlled reaction and interaction between the players themselves and the monitoring teacher or psychologist. The board game is particularly, but not exclusively, adapted to develop and improve behavior skills for children and adults with developmental disabilities. These disabilities may include ones such as Mental Retardation, Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, Down's Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and Spina Bifida. The Social Skill Builder games are specifically designed as an educational tool to help teach appropriate social skills, problem-solving, turn-taking, commenting, and peer interaction to children and adults with developmental disabilities.

A novelty toy body, inflatable body, mascot or costume body, configured for housing a detachable multi-functional housing compartment, the detachable multi-functional housing compartment insert assembly having a general compartment cavity comprising a plurality of separable fasteners for receiving a plurality of Attachable Accessory Templates. The Attachable Accessory Templates being used to for different settings involving such as but not limited to; Global Education Initiatives, Sand Play Therapy, Recreation Therapy, Activity Based Learning using Electronic devices, social skill activities, Teddy Bear Therapy, adult or children counseling, Art Therapy, using transitional objects in a therapeutic setting, behavioral hospitals, Individuals with special needs, Individualized Education Program (IEP), furthermore comprising programs such as, Curriculum Based Programs, Head Start, Preschool Programs, Child Care Programs, After School Programs, Private or Public Schools, Home Schools, Daycares, to help improve one's hand-eye coordination, fine or gross motor skills, pattern recognition, letters, numbers, reading or writing skills.

A system for improving social skills and feature recognition including a user interface displaying an electronic image, the image including two or more features, software for visually amplifying a first portion of the image, software for visually partitioning the image into two or more second portions, software for visually quantifying the image, and software for animating at least one of the first portion and the second portions.

A behavioral training tool and a method for making and using the tool. The tool is produced by making a recording of an interaction between a first person and an entity, where the recording may include information from both the first person and the entity. An evaluation of the interaction may be generated contemporaneously or subsequent to the recording. The recording and the evaluation may be combined to produce a product, such as a multimedia program that can be observed by a user to train the user to recognize qualities of the interaction. The user may make inputs to a system that includes the product, and the inputs can be compared to the evaluation for teaching and assessment purposes.

A children's instructional floor exercise apparatus for developing physical, cognitive and social skills. The apparatus has a plurality of tiles that have an anatomy indicium and an independent tile orientation indicium. When the tiles are placed in a predetermined pattern and with each tile's orientation indicia indicating the same rotational orientation, the anatomy indicia correspond to a predetermined physical movement designed to exercise a specific muscle group and develop a specific physical skill. The apparatus may be provided with written instructions describing the desired tile pattern and physical movement. Multiple apparatus may be provided in a set so as to create an obstacle course of movements, with each obstacle designed to work with and complement other obstacles in the set to provide a well-rounded exercise routine.

A system and method are for performing competency evaluation of a candidate disclosed. Various embodiments provide a platform to candidates to rank their expertise based on their professional background, resume, education, communication skills, writing skills, social skills etc. Highly placed cross functional industry professionals will carry out the initial interviews with the job seekers and provide a score against each competency. The score is built based on an intelligent algorithm and is awarded to each candidate who wish to participate and take advantage of this service.

An educational restaurant and travel game system and method of use include a plurality of educational games each having a plurality of game pieces disposed in a game container. The game container is adapted to house the plurality of educational games and has a size and shape so that the game container is adapted for portability. A game book setting forth rules for each of the educational games, age ranges, number of players, list of items needed, a stated educational objective, and an educational goal is included within the container. Reading, math, fine motor skills, eye-hand coordination, memory enhancement and retention, and social skills games are included within the compact travel container. Playing the games of the educational restaurant and travel game system fosters an educational environment, while at the same time offers entertainment and quality family interaction. The game system finds use during travel and during moments of idle time for children, such as doctor's office and restaurant visits. Its entertaining and educational features further commend it for use in a home or school environment.

The invention provides a supervisory internet system designed for organized information retrieval under professional expertise and / or social guidance. The invention has three components, a supervisor, a supervised entity and a system enabling informed web-guidance. Being an expert in a particular filed and / or a social partner of the beneficiary (supervised entity), the supervisor is in charge of the framed information retrieval directed for the use of the beneficiary (supervised entity). Professional expertise and / or social skills of the supervisory entity, which enables directed information retrieval is the distinguishing feature of the system. In addition to organizing the systemic information retrieval, the system is a dynamic embodiment and learns and updates itself through continuous communication with the supervisor. A reverse matching system, where the supervisor matches several profiles to an exemplary profile in the system is a feature which provides evaluation of multiple profiles. A portal to third parties under the informed consent of the supervisor enables information exchange with other experts and researches.

The invention provides an autism intervention system integrated with a real character image. The system comprises a character image simulation unit, a social situation simulation unit and a characterbehavior driving unit, wherein the character image simulation unit is used for simulating a character real photo including an intervened object to generate a 3D simulated character image similar to areal character image; the social situation simulation unit is used for presenting the simulated character image, a social scene and a story line and sending an action command to a character driving unit according to the development needs of the story line; the character behavior driving unit is used for receiving the action command and driving the simulated character image to complete a corresponding motion according to the action command. The autism intervention system integrated with the real character image has the advantages that children with autism and other real character images contactand are associated with the children with the autism are integrated into a virtual situation of the intervention system to help the children with the autism be intervened into the virtual situation comprehensively with a vision and thinking mode of 'first person' and 'second person', thereby improving the self-awareness of the children with the autism and helping the children with the autism build association of a virtual world and finally improving social skills of the children with the autism.

A novelty toy body, inflatable body, mascot or costume body, configured for housing a detachable multi-functional housing compartment, the detachable multi-functional housing compartment insert assembly having a general compartment cavity comprising a plurality of separable fasteners for receiving a plurality of Attachable Accessory Templates. The Attachable Accessory Templates being used to for different settings involving such as but not limited to; Global Education Initiatives, Sand Play Therapy, Recreation Therapy, Activity Based Learning using Electronic devices, social skill activities, Teddy Bear Therapy, adult or children counseling, Art Therapy, using transitional objects in a therapeutic setting, behavioral hospitals, Individuals with special needs, Individualized Education Program (IEP), furthermore comprising programs such as, Curriculum Based Programs, Head Start, Preschool Programs, Child Care Programs, After School Programs, Private or Public Schools, Home Schools, Daycares, to help improve one's hand-eye coordination, fine or gross motor skills, pattern recognition, letters, numbers, reading or writing skills.

A novelty toy body, inflatable body, mascot or costume body, configured for housing a detachable multi-functional housing compartment, the detachable multi-functional housing compartment insert assembly having a general compartment cavity comprising a plurality of brackets with separable fasteners for receiving a plurality of Attachable Inlay panel Accessories and / or Brackets. The Attachable Inlay panel Accessories and / or Brackets can be used as building panel kits and Brackets kits that allows an individual to create, make, form, craft, shape, design, build or construct a variety of creative activity designs such as their own activity or board games, art board, night or glow light compartment, and more without limitations to one's imagination. Great for various settings such as; Arts and Crafts, Childhood Educational and Learning Development, Play Based Learning or Activities, Family or Recreational Play, Creative Curriculum learning, Inquiry Based Learning, Connected Learning, Sand Play or Sand Tray Therapy, Early Child Development programs, Recreation Therapy, S.T.E.M. or S.T.E.A.M., Expressive Arts Therapy, assisting commonly approaches to learning in Creative building play, Construction Play, Open-Ended Play, Imaginative Play, Divergent Thinking, Game Based Learning with the optional use of (e.g., Tablets, Smartphones, Android, Mobile technology, Kindle Fire, Nook, iPad or Samsung devices), social skill activities, teddy bear play therapy, learning activities or games, using transitional objects in a therapeutic settings, Teddy Bear Therapy, furthermore comprising programs such as, Curriculum Based Programs, Head Start, Preschool Programs, Child Care Programs, After School Programs, Private or Public Schools, Home Schools, Daycares, to help improve one's hand-eye coordination, fine or gross motor skills, pattern recognition, letters, numbers, reading or writing skills.

The following concept is to be utilized in the acquisition of information by combining various learning styles. Key areas addressed are the increment of student participation, increased levels of student honesty, and higher rates of student responsivity. The tool encourages the development of student-teacher rapport levels and thus promotes the ability to acquire and retain functional techniques and information. The concept addresses real life situations by creating functional problem solving strategies to be used at specific junctures in both the scenarios and everyday life. The tool is preventative in nature, and is also culturally, cognitively, age appropriate, gender and scenario flexible. The adaptability highlights the vast spectrum of issues the concept can resolve. Overall the process is designed to increase participants' level of competency when encountering situations, which impact their pro social development and / or success in real life situations. In doing so the likelihood of engaging in detrimental or negative behaviors is significantly reduced. The program focuses on enhancing social skills, responsibility, self-control, pro social cognition, and moral reasoning. All of the aforementioned skills are nurtured and developed through the alternative learning style used to engage the client, through the therapeutic process.

A universal game board, game board kit and teaching tool method is provided. The game board is versatile, inexpensive, and easy to modify into a number of different configurations. Teachers use the board as a learning tool, which can be adapted for academic, social and / or cultural activities. The game board is designed to be a motivating learning tool that allows students to interact during academic and social skill development, or may be used for drill-and-practice to supplement a curriculum. The universal game board is comprised of a base with a plurality of tabs sized and shaped to form compartments to receive cards. The cards can be arranged and rearranged on in different configurations. Different games are played on the game board depending on the configuration of the cards. A lid is placed on top of the base, tabs and cards to secure the cards in place for the duration of a game.

A children's instructional floor exercise apparatus for developing physical, cognitive and social skills. The apparatus has a plurality of tiles that have an anatomy indicium and an independent tile orientation indicium. When the tiles are placed in a predetermined pattern and with each tile's orientation indicia indicating the same rotational orientation, the anatomy indicia correspond to a predetermined physical movement designed to exercise a specific muscle group and develop a specific physical skill. The apparatus may be provided with written instructions describing the desired tile pattern and physical movement. Multiple apparatus may be provided in a set so as to create an obstacle course of movements, with each obstacle designed to work with and complement other obstacles in the set to provide a well-rounded exercise routine.

The present invention provides a method for constructing interactive situations under an internet environment, used for solve the problem of social organizations development under the internet environment. The method comprises sending an identity data and a location data associated with a user to a server, as performed by a respective one of a plurality of client devices. The method further comprises converting the identity data and the location data into a profile status data of a virtual world for display purposes of the respective one of the plurality of client devices, as performed by the server. The method further comprises retrieving a social organization and a character profile of the identity data and determining whether the character profile of the identity data satisfies a predetermined condition, as performed by the server. The identity data is given an authority to create a social organization in the virtual world if the determined result is positive. The method calculates a movement distance based on the location data and the territory, as well as a length of movement time based on the movement distance and a character profile of the identity data. By this means, social skills of the user are strengthened.

The invention provides an investigation and analysis system of student's core competence evaluation in education and teaching. The system is formed by a student core competence research and analysis system mainframe, a campus wireless network coverage device, mobile phones, an enterprise client module, a student-side module, a teacher-side module, and a system server module. The system draws up aquestion from reality according to a subject, and purposes of a problem is clear, and key points are focused. The system provides convenience for data verification, sorting and statistics, and is reasonable and scientific. The system also gives consideration to learning methods, study habits, problem solving ability, daily behaviors, ability to deal with people and social skills of students, and also extends to educational connotation of physical labor. Students' personal growth and development can be seen through students' radar charts and core ability scales. The feedback analysis of cooperative enterprises and graduates' satisfaction survey can enhance students' employability and competitiveness of a school, and the radar charts and core ability scales serve as basis for performance ofvarious core competencies and continuous improvement.

The present invention concerns a therapy aimed at language and / or social skills in infants through administration of components stimulating the development of a healthy intestinal flora.

The invention discloses a head-worn terminal system oriented to social skill training of shy children. The head-worn terminal system comprises a helmet, a spectacle frame, a main control panel, a display screen and a helmet fixing binding belt. The helmet fixing binding belt is connected with the helmet through a binding belt fixing ring, the main control panel and the spectacle frame are installed in the helmet, the main control panel is fixed to the front side in the helmet, the display screen is fixed to the main control panel through a stud, the spectacle frame is arranged on the rear side of the display screen, an electrode fixing binding belt is arranged on the upper side of the helmet, a brain wave detection electrode is attached to the inner side of the electrode fixing binding belt, a clamping groove is formed in the upper end of the helmet, and the electrode fixing binding belt is fixedly connected with the clamping groove through an inserting and clamping part at the lower end of the electrode fixing binding belt. The helmet fixing binding belt and the electrode fixing binding belt are fixed behind the head, the helmet is worn stably, and the brain wave detection electrode is attached to the forehead. No special personnel are needed for accompanying, no field limitation exists, and the advantages of being simple in training mode, scientific in training item, objective in evaluation basis and the like are achieved.

An invertible interactive toy house comprising a series of adjacent foldable segments that can be assembled by folding in either of two different directions and joined at its outer edges to form a self-standing toy house. When folded in one direction, the assemble house displays its outside features. When folded in the opposite direction, the assembled house displays its inside features. Figures which correspond to the indicia on the walls of the house are provided, The figures are removably affixed to corresponding indicia on the walls of the toy house. Playing with this toy house has been found to teach children with learning difficulties to improve various skills, including non-verbal skills of focus and attention, social skills, visual attention and processing skills, and ability to recognize different sizes and shapes, as well as general language skills.

Social skills can be taught using a customized interactive model. As part of this model, an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) individual and an influencer are involved in creating customized content that will later be presented to the individual as part of an interactive game or other learning environment. This customized content includes both visual and audio content of the individual and the influencer and other graphical content selected and / or customized by the individual. One problem faced when teaching individuals is that they do not instantaneously connect noises with sources or relate words they hear with the speaker. By involving the individual in the creation of the customized content, the likelihood that the individual will make such connections can be increased since the individual is more likely to recognize content that he or she created in conjunction with an influencer.

A system and method for emotional interaction. The system includes a robot that uses behavioral analysis automation to provide treatment and assessment of emotional communication and social skills for children with autism. The system generates a dataset including speech signals of one or more speakers, and assigns at least one of a set of labels to each of the speech signals for the one or more speakers. The set of labels includes at least three levels of emotional dimensions, the emotional dimensions include at least activation, valence, and dominance, and the at least three levels of emotional dimensions include a high state, a neutral state, and a low state.

A system, device and method to evaluate and improve relationships. The system, device and method helps users evaluate their relationships with reduced emotional and personal bias. Users can also see how other users see the relationship with them, moreover users can get a score on their social skills and advice to improve them.

Cholinergic agents are used to improve specific learning deficits and language function in individuals of normal intelligence. Psychosocial deficits including a pragmatics impairment, reading deficits, a problem solving impairment, an information processing impairment, an adaptive function impairment, social skills impairment, attention impairment, a mood impairment and employment skills impairment, can also be treated in this manner. The cholinergic treatments can be combined with more traditional educational, psychological, and behavioral therapies for enhanced therapeutic benefit.