The games came with the unit. We are waiting to determine if it is worth it to purchase extra games since we first need to modify the hand held control.
Angela B <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: great info, any games you are using in particular? I am looking at writing a grant with my administrator in order to get one and in the beginning stages of learning about the Wii in general. I have only played once so I don't know what is out there yet. The kids I work with are learning disabled, MR, and Emotionally disabled....so a variety. I haven't really looked at what the controllers look like so I can see how that might pose a problem for those who have physical disabilties.... when you chose your games, did you analyze them in order to determine which ones to buy? thanks for the input.... Angela > Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2008 16:10:12 -0800> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: > [email protected]> Subject: Re: [OTlist] Wii for therapy> > Hello Angela> I > have begun using this tool with my developmentally delayed adult population. > The problem we are working on is how to modify the hand held controls for > those with physical delays. Keeping scores for any of the games is not > important but tracking the amount of time spent playing is relevant and > objective. Our goals include: increased standing (with the standing frame if > necessary) while playing a game, taking turns appropriately, and earning > extra time on the Wii dependent upon ADL's/chores completed earlier that day. > This group home has not had the device for long so we are also in the > developmental stages.> Roxanne > > Angela B wrote:> > Hello,I am doing a > little research for a grant that I will be writing soon (in order to get a > Wii for my school that I work in). I am looking for any therapists who can > share their experience with using the Wii as a therapy tool with children or adults. I would be willing to call you to talk since I have lots of questions about using it....so if anyone would like a chat, please email me back and we can talk. My specific questions (for now is, but I know as I start this project I will have more)What age group do you use it with?What disability group are you using it with? What games are you using, and why did you chose that/those game(s)?How do you take documentation when using it as a therapeutic tool?What results have you seen?Do you know of any research articles written? (I have only seen anecdotal things on the web). My administrator and I are meeting soon, so anything that you have would help me in this venture would be greatly appreciated! I know there are a lot of> people that respond to this listserve, so I thank you in advance. Angela B.> _________________________________________________________________> Helping your favorite cause is as easy as instant messaging. You IM, we give.> http://im.l! ive.com/ Messenger/IM/Home/?source=text_hotmail_join> -- > Options?> www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com> > Archive?> www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]> > > > > Roxanne> -- > Options?> www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com> > Archive?> www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] _________________________________________________________________ Connect and share in new ways with Windows Live. http://www.windowslive.com/share.html?ocid=TXT_TAGHM_Wave2_sharelife_012008 -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] Roxanne -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]
