# Therapeutic Autism-Friendly Games The 'Things' Therapy Game Helps with Sensory Development By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-09-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/therapy-game References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2019/09/24/this-inclusive-lighting-design-helps-improve-the-sensory-development-of-autistic-children/) The 'Things' therapy game has been designed by Shirin Amini and Farid Hatimi as a [therapeutic pastime for children](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speks-magnet-balls), especially those with autism to help with [sensory development](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensory-balls) and more. The game consists of the main light unit along with four cubes that feature various materials and textures on each side that can be positioned into the hollow frame of the illuminator. This helps children with becoming more comfortable with [various textures, materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/color-game-gym) and lighting effects that they might be sensitive to, which will come as welcome news to parents. The 'Things' therapy game is specially designed by the creators to not have any intense colors or brightness levels in order to not trigger the user. The light itself also doubles as a nightlight for a dual-purpose functionality. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Therapeutic Games for Autism:** Opportunity for developing more therapeutic games specifically designed to help children with autism improve sensory development. - **Sensory Development Tools:** Opportunity to create innovative tools and devices that assist children with sensory development and help them become more comfortable with various textures and materials. - **Multi-functional Therapeutic Products:** Opportunity to design and develop multi-functional products that can serve both therapeutic purposes and everyday functionality, such as the 'Things' therapy game doubling as a nightlight. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gaming:** The gaming industry can expand its offerings to include more therapeutic games for children with autism. - **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry can explore the development of sensory development tools and devices to aid children's therapy. - **Home Goods:** The home goods industry can incorporate therapeutic functionalities into everyday products, like combining a therapeutic game with a nightlight. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Emotional Teaching Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icalm-tantrum-resolution-game.md) - [Smart Sensory Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peel-play.md) - [Interactive Sensory Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensory-bright-light-station.md) - [ASMR-Inspired Soothing Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensory-motion-bubblers.md) - [ASMR Recording Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asmr-recorder-cube.md) - [Emotional Processing Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emo.md) - [Cozy Meditative Digital Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simpler-times.md) - [Focus-Enhancing Gaming Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brainblink.md) - [Playful AI Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-tools-for-children.md)