Play First Steps in Child Developmental Support

About This Game

Welcome to “First Child Development Support”!

This game is a serious game that allows players to experience the field of child development support. From the perspective of medical and welfare professionals or family members supporting children’s growth, players can learn about child development support and the flow of therapeutic interventions.

Game Content

• Story-based Progression

Players take on the role of a nursing student or support worker participating in a practicum at a child development support facility. They will assist children with developmental traits and work with support staff and caregivers to learn about practical interventions and how to address challenges.

• Choices that Influence the Story

Throughout the story, players will encounter various choices that help them learn about appropriate support methods and the importance of communication with caregivers. Each choice is accompanied by explanations to deepen understanding of child development support.

• Realistic Scenarios

Supervised by experts in child development support, the game faithfully reproduces real-life support settings. Players will experience how professionals such as nursery teachers, child development support managers, and occupational therapists collaborate in providing support.


Features

• Approximately one hour of gameplay, with a save function allowing players to resume at any time.

• Recommended for medical and welfare students, as well as middle and high school students interested in child development support.

• The knowledge gained in the game can be applied to parenting and professional support settings.


Recommended for

• Those interested in child development support and therapeutic interventions.

• Those who want to learn about child development.

• Parents and support workers looking for appropriate support strategies.


Development Team

• Production & Supervision: Shinshu University Department of Pediatrics, Yukihide Miyosawa

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Experience the World of Child Development Support

In First Child Development Support, you will encounter children with developmental traits, their families, and the professionals who support them. Through gameplay, you will gain insight into the importance of support and the real challenges faced in the field.


[Medical Disclaimer]

This application provides information related to child development support and therapeutic interventions; however, it does not offer medical advice or individual diagnoses.

The information within the app is general in nature and is not a substitute for personalized guidance or diagnosis.

Although this application is supervised by medical professionals, we cannot guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided.

Always refer to official sources or consult a medical professional for advice.

The developers and associated third parties assume no responsibility for any outcomes or damages resulting from the use of this application. Users are expected to act based on their own judgment and responsibility.

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

This game is an educational game designed to help players learn how to support children with disabilities.
The game includes the following scenes:
•A scene where a child experiences a seizure (depicted for educational purposes to provide medical knowledge).
•Illustrations of medical care, such as gastrostomy (G-tube feeding) and catheterization (used as educational material for learning proper medical support).

These elements are intended to help players gain the necessary knowledge to support children with disabilities, particularly those interested in the medical and welfare fields.
The game does not contain excessive violence or sexual content.