Research: Designing a toy to help children with learning disabilities learn basic maths skills

sophiad101

I am doing dt coursework and am designing and making a toy to help children with learning disabilities learn to learn basics maths skills. I would need some basic questions asking from parents/people who have experience with these children and understand their struggles and where they need the most help. I would be really grateful for anyone willing to help me 
many thanks

Ami2301

Hi @sophiad101
Welcome to the community! Unfortunately I have no experience but I really hope you get the answers you're looking for!

Liam_Alumni

Hi @sophiad101,

Welcome to Scope's online community. I've moved this into our events, research and opportunities category, where members of our community can get in touch if they would like to get involved.

sophiad101

Thank you, Really appreciate it!!!

debbiedo49

I help kids, and they like apps that talk on tablets. Have a look at duck duck moose kids apps.

debbiedo49

http://www.duckduckmoose.com/educational-iphone-itouch-apps-for-kids/

sophiad101

Thank you! If you wouldn't mind maybe since you work with kids you could answer a couple of questions for my reasearch?? If not then it's  not a problem ?

forgoodnesssake

It is very important for all young children to have some experience of handling and manipulating and feeling real objects as a pre-mathematical skill.  Where they are unable to do this themselves due to disability then parents/carers can help them.  Computer programmes are great but not a substitute for "real" items.