IDEA: Small Games to Develop Social Skills in Children

Hey everyone!<br><br>I am an SLP (speech-language pathologist) and use video games to help kids develop certain social skills. As a parent and an SLP, I think there is a need for interactive activities to help young children develop these types of skills. <br><br>**Examples of Games:**<br><br>1. "Simon Says" game to help kids develop self-regulation skills and follow directions.<br>2. A "Sharing Game" where kids have to share toys without getting upset.<br>3. A "Waiting Game" where kids have to learn to wait and have fun while they wait.<br>4. A role-playing game where kids can work on different social scenarios like asking a friend to play, initiating a conversation, maintaining a conversation, etc.<br>5. A "Feelings Game" where kids can identify different emotions and learn to manage their feelings.<br><br>**How it Works:**<br><br>1. A parent or caregiver downloads the app and creates an account.<br>2. The parent selects the games that their child needs help with and visits the dashboard where they can see their child's progress, badged earned, and customized recommendations.<br>3. The child plays the games, and the parent receives updates and suggestions for activities to do at home to help their child generalize what they learn in the game.<br><br>**Style:**<br><br>Colorful characters, fun music, and easy-to-use interface.<br><br>**Monetization:**<br><br>Subscriptions, in-app purchases for certain games, and possibly a "freemium" model.<br><br>**Target Audience:**<br><br>Parents and caregivers, school-based SLPs and OTs.<br><br>**Why Its a Good Idea:**<br><br>1. We have seen how effective games can be in helping children develop social skills when used appropriately.<br>2. There is a lack of quality and interactive apps for young children to help develop these skills in a fun and engaging way.<br>3. This app can serve as a valuable resource for parents and caregivers who may not have access to professional services like speech or occupational therapy.<br><br>**What I am Looking For:**<br><br>I am looking for a developer who shares my passion for helping children develop important social skills. If you're interested and think you can help build this app, please let me know!<br><br>Thanks Chambers! <br><br>**EDIT: I am overwhelmed with the response and cannot keep up with the messages and comments. Please know that I appreciate every single one of you. I will be in touch with those that I think would be the best fit. Sending everyone lots of love!**<br><br>**EDIT 2: Please stop harassing other Redditors who have offered to help me. It's causing a lot of unnecessary drama and makes me sad. I thought this was a supportive community, and I don't want to see people getting bullied.**<br><br>**EDIT 3: To clarify, this is not my company or for profit venture. I am just an SLP who wants to create a resource to help families and children.**<br><br>**EDIT 4: I've been accused of not being an SLP. To clarify, I am an SLP who works in the schools and early intervention setting. I do not have ASHA certification, which I understand is important. However, that does not negate my experience and qualifications as an SLP. I do not want to argue this any further. You can believe what you want. My only concern is to create a resource for families and children who need it.**