References: Ryuu – The Game: Using a Fantasy World of Dragons To Build Social Skills in Humans


	<!-- include for non-iframe supported browsers --> <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/html4/loose.dtd"> <link href="ryuuworld.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css"> <p>"Our summer social groups for children with autism/Asperger's incorporated the dragon theme this year. We found the Dragons of Ryuu to be hugely motivating for the students. Many of the kids related to particular dragons and tried hard to help their dragon "evolve" and become more socially appropriate. This is a wonderful resource for elementary-aged children, and I will be mentioning it in all of my future presentations!"</p> <p align="right">Rebecca Moyes - Autism Consultant/Trainer<br> <a href="http://www.rebeccamoyes.com" target="_blank">www.rebeccamoyes.com</a></p> <div align="center"><img src="images/dividing_rod.png" alt="Dividing Rod" width=244 height=34 hspace=5 vspace=10 border=0></div> <p>"No. 1 best tool I have ever come across. Love the dragons and the evolving is awesome!.... Ryuu is a wonderful tool to catch the interest of the Asperger's and PDD population we serve. This method is really attractive to the kids."</p> <p align="right">Gina L. Mackin, MSW/LSW<br> Wonder Kids Supervisor, North<br> Wesley Spectrum Services, Pittsburgh, PA</p> <div align="center"><img src="images/dividing_rod.png" alt="Dividing Rod" width=244 height=34 hspace=5 vspace=10 border=0></div> <p>"As a speech-language pathologist specializing in the communication needs of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), I often hear from parents, educators and therapists asking for help in teaching "social skills" to children with ASD. I strongly recommend the Ryuu card game as an intervention method for developing the cognitive skills needed for social communication. The graphics are very captivating and entertaining, and the role-play allows children to have fun at the same time they are working on such skills as theory of mind and critical thinking. In my opinion, this is perfect for use with social groups in the schools or during play dates in the home."</p> <p align="right">Janice Nathan, M.S., CCC-SLP</p> <div align="center"><img src="images/dividing_rod.png" alt="Dividing Rod" width=244 height=34 hspace=5 vspace=10 border=0></div> <p>"Ryuu - The Game brings proven cognitive-behavioral strategies to an engaging set of activities and exceptional visual appeal."</p> <p align="right">Jill Fain Lehman, Ph.D., cognitive scientist,<br>owner of KidAccess, Inc., and parent of a child with ASD</p> <div align="center"><img src="images/dividing_rod.png" alt="Dividing Rod" width=244 height=34 hspace=5 vspace=10 border=0></div> <p>"I have been using the Ryuu cards and games in my music therapy practice. It has just been amazing to see how the children respond. They are immediately drawn in by the stories and the artwork and love the idea of moving up levels as they learn new skills. Both boys and girls enjoyed the cards. I highly recommend them to anyone working with children with autism spectrum disorders."</p> <p align="right">Mimi Sinclair, MM, MT-BC<br> Music Therapy Services<br> Cincinatti</p> <div align="center"><img src="images/dividing_rod.png" alt="Dividing Rod" width=244 height=34 hspace=5 vspace=10 border=0></div> <p>"The cards are well thought out. The illustrations are breathtaking. [The Books of Ryuu] is fascinating to look at and read. It teaches and entertains at the same time…Dragons symbolize people with autism and the problem and challenges they face."</p> <p align="right">Lauren, age 13<br> Pittsburgh</p> <div align=center><img src="images/Amitar-2-eyes.jpg" alt="" width=550 height=128 hspace=5 vspace=5 border=0></div>




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