FreGames for children with inclusive focus on special needs

Posted by http://avenscorner.com on 12/14/09

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Aven is our 3 year old son with autism. I am Aven's father
and the co-creator of this site. As long as I can remember I
have always been fascinated with the inner workings of
objects, spinning wheels, and insects. Growing up I
frequently "stimmed" with my fingers in front of my face
when I was deep in thought or excited. These fascinations
presented unique learning difficulties for me. My parents
worked very hard to find ways to engage me and help me
learn. I grew up to become a software developer and It was
not until I met my wife, a special education teacher, that I
realized my strange quirks could possibly be a form of mild
autism.
When Aven was diagnosed with ASD I felt as though we
had a unique bond that most people could not understand. He
also displays the same "stimming" behavior I do. Instead of
cartoons and toys Aven focuses on things like fans, ants,
and helicopters. We wanted to get Aven involved in using
the computer but we found that most online games for kids
were too busy, small, and cluttered for Aven. He needed a
game that was full screen with no distractions and a unique
reinforcer that would stimulate his mind. My wife and I
decided to write a few simple games to teach Aven how to use
the computer and turn his fascination with certain objects
into a learning experience. Aven quickly learned how to move
the mouse over items and eventually learned how to click on
objects. He responded so well that I have continued making
games for him and Aven's Corner was born.

All of the free kids games at Aven’s Corner are
developed with young children with autism in mind, but they
appeal to all children because of their simplicity. We have
also included fun online kids activities for parents and
teachers to do with their children. We hope that our site is
beneficial to your child and you have a great time at Aven's
Corner!

FreGames for children with inclusive focus on special needs