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Evidence Based SEL for your classroom

Developed by a neurodiverse team for neurodiverse students, Ava offers a safe, engaging environment where students can learn and practice valuable SEL skills. Each lesson and game module is carefully designed based on the latest research in social and emotional learning, neurodivergence, and education.

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Available on laptops, computers, and Chromebooks

Why Ava?

Ava is educational, empowering, and engaging. As students play the game, they learn essential SEL skills to help them navigate challenging situations, often resulting in an improvement in behavior, academic performance, and overall well-being.

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No Prep Needed

Our SEL curriculum includes ready-to-use lesson plans and activities that align with Ava, allowing for seamless integration without extra preparation.

Actionable Data

In-game pre- and post-assessments allow you to track student progress towards achieving their IEP and SEL goals, providing actionable insights to tailor future learning experiences.

Built on Research-Backed Frameworks

Our curriculum and online game are based on CASEL and the Building Blocks of Learning frameworks to ensure maximum effectiveness and engagement.

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Getting Started with Ava is easy

Choose your SEL topic from our library.

Allow students to play the game for 10-15 minutes (depending on student needs)

Use our curriculum for follow-up lessons and activities.

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How Social Cipher creates content

Our SEL curriculum and online game dialogue are written and reviewed by a team of experienced educators, mental health practitioners, and neurodiversity consultants. Each component is then tested by neurodiverse students and educators to ensure students are engaged and learning.

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Kristine Spindler-Denton

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Lucas Harrington, Psy.D.

Melinda Layden

Engaging, replayable stories with curriculum

Each Ava module comes with unplugged lessons and activities that reinforce the SEL concepts from the game.

Engaging, replayable stories with curriculum

Each Ava module comes with unplugged lessons and activities that reinforce the SEL concepts from the game.

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have to say

My students LOVED it. Many of them loved creating safe spaces or their own versions of challenges. I've never had a lesson like this where [all my students] liked it!

Mckenzie T

SpEd Educator

Ava has been a great way to address coping mechanisms and various sensory needs with my kiddos. They've been able to relate to Ava and have begun to understand their own needs, all while having fun.

Dima T

SpEd Educator

We're always trying to fight against kids wanting to play video games and with this, we don't have to fight them, we can actually give them what they want!

Meghan G

SpEd Teacher

We've been kind of struggling with where to find helpful SEL materials and how to fill that gap for our students. We need way more of this, so go ahead, make a lot of Ava.

Caitlyn S

Occupational Therapist

I LOVE THIS SO MUCH! It’s like a parent’s dream. It makes me teary because it makes me wish my kids had this kind of encouragement in more places in the world, and we need this so much.

Blaire M

Parent

The increased confidence and self love that I’ve seen in my kiddo since she’s been playing Ava is amazing!

Lourdes D

Parent of autistic girl

My students LOVED it. Many of them loved creating safe spaces or their own versions of challenges. I've never had a lesson like this where [all my students] liked it!

Mckenzie T

SpEd Educator

Ava has been a great way to address coping mechanisms and various sensory needs with my kiddos. They've been able to relate to Ava and have begun to understand their own needs through this game, all while having fun.

Dima T

SpEd Educator

We're always trying to fight against kids wanting to play video games and with this, we don't have to fight them, we can actually give them what they want!

Meghan G

SpEd Teacher

We've been kind of struggling with where to find helpful SEL materials and how to fill that gap for our students. We need way more of this, so go ahead, make a lot of Ava.

Caitlyn S

Occupational Therapist

I LOVE THIS SO MUCH! It’s like a parent’s dream. It makes me teary because it makes me wish my kids had this kind of encouragement in more places in the world, and we need this so much.

Blaire M

Parent

The increased confidence and self love that I’ve seen in my kiddo since she’s been playing Ava is amazing!

Lourdes D

Parent of autistic girl

My students LOVED it. Many of them loved creating safe spaces or their own versions of challenges. I've never had a lesson like this where [all my students] liked it!

Mckenzie T

SpEd Educator

Dima T

SpEd Educator

We're always trying to fight against kids wanting to play video games and with this, we don't have to fight them, we can actually give them what they want!

Meghan G

SpEd Teacher

We've been kind of struggling with where to find helpful SEL materials and how to fill that gap for our students. We need way more of this, so go ahead, make a lot of Ava.

Caitlyn S

Occupational Therapist

I LOVE THIS SO MUCH! It’s like a parent’s dream. It makes me teary because it makes me wish my kids had this kind of encouragement in more places in the world, and we need this so much.

Blaire M

Parent

The increased confidence and self love that I’ve seen in my kiddo since she’s been playing Ava is amazing!

Lourdes D

Parent of autistic girl

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ava?
What age range do your games target?
Do you accept purchase orders?
Are your games only for neurodivergent students?
While our games are created for neurodivergent youth, youth of all neurotypes can benefit from the SEL skills presented in our games.

Social and emotional learning can be difficult for adolescents for a multitude of reasons that aren't necessarily related to neurodiversity. Although our material is designed with a specific audience in mind, it can easily be extended to benefit a broader range of people or contexts.

According to Microsoft, this 'solve for one, extend to many' concept is one of the core principles of inclusive design, as designing for people with disabilities presents unique constraints that tend to create solutions that many others can benefit from.
I have a student whose chronological age is outside the noted age ranges. Can I still use the program and curriculum with them?
What platforms are your games available on?
How does Ava protect student privacy?

Still have questions?

We create social and emotional learning games for students aged 10 -15. Our mission is to represent and empower youth of all neurotypes, increase their self advocacy skills, and build their self confidence.