Reading simulator for kids to prevent reading disabilities / dyslexia
Problem and implemented solution
Kids are not diagnosed with dyslexia until the 3rd grade. But research has shown that reading interventions are most successful at an early age. This is the dyslexia paradox. If you start the reading intervention at an early age, kids get reading skills as naturally as speaking ability. It’s crucial for people with risks of dyslexia. They can prevent reading issues. Due to early brain neuroplasticity (2 - 6 y.o.), the work of non-functioning areas of the brain is being taken over by neighboring areas. The Reading Simulator is an app for kids that teach reading and prevent reading issues affected by dyslexia. It's based on the Phonics approach (the only proven for dyslexics) with fine motor skills engagement to improve learning and track focus. It's available from the age of 2 and kids can get all the benefits of early brain neuroplasticity.
Nomination
Biotechnology And National Health
Topic
Neuro technologies
Estimated duration of implementation
The reading simulator is ready for a pilot and partnerships, it has been tested in beta and has collected 3,000 pre-orders. Now, we are finishing the release of educational content for the reading simulator and starting sales this fall.
Implementation geography
BRICS, English-speaking countries
Description of competitive advantages
The Reading Simulator is an app that utilizes early childhood neuroplasticity and fine motor skill engagement to make reading as natural and inborn as the ability to speak for young children, especially those at risk of developing dyslexia. The app's approach is uniquely tailored to the cognitive capabilities of preschool aged kids, unlike competitors who simply adapt traditional school-based teaching methods through gamification and entertainment. And the early dyslexia screening system warn parents at the time and allows to avoid reading difficulties affected by dyslexia.
List of awards and prizes, media articles about the organization/individual or the Practice
1st place in Sechenov.tech accelerator (Sechenov University), GSV world edtech cup finalists, top 200 EdTech startups 2021 globally.
List of scientific works and IP connected with the Practice
N.A.
