Funxn (func·tion) is a positive behavioral reinforcement tool designed and developed to provide positive feedback and rewards for targeted behavioral change. The key benefits center around the ability to motivate and inspire children with ADHD/ADD to address a common behavioral deficit: initiating and completing tasks. The tool leverages the fact that smartphone use is an integral part of childrens daily routine, and integrates a secure, closed-loop interactive system designed to schedule, organize and remind children to complete tasks for which they are rewarded in a game-like environment. Although designed with ADHD/ADD children in mind, Funxn (func·tion) is useful for any child that may have issues initiating and completing certain tasks.
Key Features:
* Real-time task creation and evaluation via iOS devices, including iPhones, iPads, and iPod Touch for parent and child
* Game-like environment where child select Avatars and can “level up” by earning points through initiating and completing tasks assigned by their parent
* Each task is encouraged by a positive message to the child at the start and completion of a task
* Children can suggest rewards that may motivate them, whether it be pizza for dinner or an hour of game time
* Parents manage their children’s tasks and rewards, including when they may be redeemed
* Parents can see a weekly report of when and which tasks were completed for further insights
In a recent trial involving parents and their children who had issues with their children completing tasks, use of Funxn’s app over a 2 week period generated the following responses:
"It makes it easy to help the child focus on the task that needs to be performed.” - Albert M.
"I loved it!!!! My son was very motivated.” - Amanda P.
"I like the ability for the kids to check their stuff on their own.” - Daniel S.
"I liked that my daughter did her chores without complaining. My daughter loved earning points and getting rewards for doing them.” - Ilka M.
"I like how easy it is to use and it makes it fun for my child to do their chores and get rewarded for doing so.” - Martha V.
"I love that my child has been motivated to do tasks that he otherwise had ignored.” - Pamela R.
What the experts say:
“The fact of the matter is, there are no behavioral tools for ADD/ADHD children that are available on a smartphone. The Funxn app can provide a complimentary and beneficial tool for children with ADD/ADHD that have issues initiating and completing tasks” - David Sine, M.D., Board Certified Pediatrician, Medical Director, Pediatrics, Pine Street Pediatrics, Exeter, California.
Have Fun. Get Stuff Done. Funxn!