In a clinical setting, how much time would you suggest a clinician or therapist spend with a child at the first session in setting up?
The game is designed as a communication tool, so the amount of time will depend on the clinician and their objectives. Because the comic book characters offer a way to open up dialogue, the clinician may spend 5-10 minutes showing them the characters, and helping them add a few text bubbles or they may want to use the game as a communication tool to open up dialogue, and help create the comic book, delving into the different character roles, and what the character might say in the child’s situation. A typical use of the game would be for a clinician to spend 10 minutes helping to set up the child’s “Spot” and get them started on the comic book game, show them the different features of the site, such as finding an E-pal, or checking the weather report in another city, where a friend or E-pal may be located. When a change or challenge occurs, revisiting their “Spot” will be a good opening for dialogue, as well. The game with its online community is designed to be self-directed. The onlin
