Leveraging Technology For children with ASD (5215 × 1078 px) (1)
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When Technology Really Matters

The author of "Computer Assisted Gamification as an Approach to Support Movement Skills Development in Children With ASD"  joined the TRAZER Team and Marc Sickel, President of Fitness for Health to discuss how technology can be leveraged to motivate and engage children on the Autism spectrum.

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023


TOPICS COVERED


Computer-Assisted Gamification Interventions for Children with ASD

The panel discussed the application and benefits of leveraging technology to engage children on the Autism spectrum.

Leveraging Technology for ASD

The panel discussed specific technologies and methodologies that have shown results in helping movement skills development in children.

How TRAZER Can Increase Learner Motivation

The panel discussed how gamification improves the attention span and the length of time that a child wants to "play" activities. In addition to discussion around how keeping score and accomplishing tasks adds to the increased motivation of the child, Marc Sickel, President of Fitness for Health shared his experience working with autistic children and results experienced from his use of games and technology.


 

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Meet the Panel

About Dr. Cohen

An early adopter of TRAZER for sports performance, Dr. Cohen served as Associate Athletic Director for the University of Arizona. Today, he works with TRAZER in the development of activities and advanced education. 

Dr. Randy Cohen retired as the Associate Athletics Director for Medical Services at the University of Arizona in 2023. He currently is the Co-founder of the Excellence in Secondary School Athletic Training Certification Program, Co-owner of the PhysioShop AT, PT, and Welllness Center, and Vice President for Elite Performance & Clinical Education at TRAZER.

Prior to his move to Arizona, Randy worked at Purdue University and the University of Notre Dame. Randy has a degree in Athletic Training from Purdue University, a degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Illinois- Chicago, and a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Simmons College.

Randy is an adjunct professor and guest lecturer for numerous athletic training curricula. He is the former Chair of the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) College and University Athletic Training Committee. He was the Chair of the NATA Risk Management and Liability Assessment Toolkit workgroup.

Randy has given numerous presentations to the risk management and insurance association on managing concussions on college campuses along with numerous presentations on the treatment of concussions. He has worked with CDC on education for athletes with sickle cell trait. He was a participant at the 2015 UPMC/NFL Targeted Evaluation & Active Management (TEAM) Approach to Treating Concussions and co-author of the paper that came out of this summit.

Contact: Randy@trazer.com

About Dr. Lee

Jihyun Lee, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at San José State University. She earned her Ph.D. in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Adapted Physical Activity/Education, Single Subject Research, Motor Development, and Physical Education Teacher Education from The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio.

Her research explores the interrelated connections between physical activity and diverse developmental domains in children and youth with disabilities. Furthermore, she is dedicated to designing interventions that foster physical activity, social skills, and overall quality of life in young adults with developmental disabilities.

Dr. Lee's primary research centers on developing innovative approaches, including movement-based social skills programs designed for children with autism spectrum disorder. Throughout her career, Dr. Lee has made substantial contributions to her field, with an extensive body of work that includes over 40 scholarly publications, 6 book chapters, and her active involvement in more than 50 presentations. 

About Marc Sickel

A nationally recognized innovator in the field of "exergaming", fitness, and special needs therapy, Marc Sickel founded Fitness for Health in 1989 to fulfill his dream of helping children and adults maximize their physical potential.

Marc founded Fitness for Health in 1989 to fulfill his dream of helping children and adults maximize their physical potential. Since then, his innovative and creative approach to fitness has helped people of all ages enjoy the benefits of physical activity - and have fun at the same time.

https://www.fitnessforhealth.org/our-team/marc-sickel/