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Message: <blockquote data-quote="fireinthedust" data-source="post: 4784231" data-attributes="member: 51930">Any system design should be done around the capabilities of your subjects.  If you have children with discalcula, there isn't a point hammering them with palladium numbers, for example.I think you may want to base whatever you use on specific activities that would be helpful for children of a particular group.  There isn't a point until you have a group, as having "this game helps children with (variable issue) in this way" isn't going to look good in a paper. also:  why not ask Hasbro?   Tell them what you're trying to do.  Be up front, and say that you honestly think it could help a vulnerable demographic.  If they say no, make up your own system or try a different company's product.  (Tri-stat is simple.  True20 also, and may be a great help for younger children).What is the specific field you're working in?   Clinical with Adults?  Young children?  Autism?  Depression?  And whatever you do, how can you broach it in a respectful way?  If I was talking to a clinical psychiatrist, or even trying this out, I'd worry they were being condescending.  I work in a recovery home for men aged 50+, some with mental health issues.  I wouldn't bother bringing this up for most of them.However, for children as a learning game (for whom it would have a vastly different format) I would have no issue playing with them and having a great time.</blockquote>