TEEMS
Problem
- 10% of "healthy" children and 60% of those from low socio-economic backgrounds or with chronic illness face social and behavioral challenges.
- Early intervention is key, as many of these issues are treatable, improving long-term outcomes.
- Accurate assessment of social skills is challenging, with no comprehensive tools available to replicate real-life social interactions or assess social cognition effectively.
Solution
- TEEMS is an innovative, gamified iPad app that assesses social cognitive skills, providing a comprehensive "social IQ" to identify strengths and weaknesses.
- It gives clinicians insights into the underlying factors driving a child's social abilities, guiding early intervention and treatment.
- TEEMS Q is a brief questionnaire designed to quickly screen social function and determine if further professional assessment is needed.
Outcome
- TEEMS has been utilized in over 15 research studies, demonstrating its effectiveness.
- It is now being introduced into clinical practice across Australia.
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