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Cosmo Explore
£400.00
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Product Code (SKU)
9789
Cosmo is an award-winning, interactive therapy and inclusive training system designed to help train motor skills, turn-taking, communication and more.
Please ensure you update your Cosmo App to the latest version as and when it is available. Requires minimum iOS 15+.
Read MoreCosmo is an award-winning, interactive therapy and inclusive training system designed to help train motor skills, turn-taking, communication and more.
Overview
Cosmo is made up of two parts: a set of light-up, multi-colour Bluetooth switches, and an iPad App featuring highly-motivating and intuitive activities designed by teachers and occupational, physical and speech & language therapists.
Versatile
With data-driven game play Cosmo can be used in a group setting or whole classroom, in an individual therapy session or at home with parents and carers.
Development
Cosmo is ideal for early years learners and people with special educational and therapy needs, and can be used to support the development of:
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Cosmo Subscriptions
Cosmo Explore and Cosmo Excel include 18 fabulous activities as standard and you can now purchase annual subscriptions to receive additional activities and other in-App content on a monthly basis. You will need to set up a Cosmo account online and download the Cosmo App. Subscription is redeemed with a specific code and used in-App.
There are two great Cosmo Activity subscriptions available;
- Cosmo All Activity Plan – includes 14 new activities, plus more new activities and content added every month.
- Cosmo Pro Plan – includes 14 new activities, plus more new activities and content added every month as well as activity guides, and unlimited onboarding and online training.
Choose from a 1 Year Plan or invest in a multi-year subscription of 2 years, 3 years or 10 years. Please click here to purchase.
Activities
Cosmo Training App consists of a set of interactive activities that motivate learners to develop motor, cognitive and communication skills through play and music.
Cosmo's multi-sensory games work towards achieving skill based, functional and national curriculum compatible goals.
For full details about each activity, who they are designed for and skill areas click here to learn more about Cosmo Activities.
Out of the box- 18 Activities:
1. Exploration
Touch the Cosmoid to instantly play your favourite music and release your touch to stop the music.
Skills Area: Cause-and-Effect, Sensory Integration, Music
2. Toggle
Easily play and pause the music track by simply pressing the Cosmoid.
Skill Area: Cause-and-Effect, Sensory Integration, Music
3. Fireworks
Press the Cosmoid to witness a spectacular display of fireworks accompanied by captivating sounds.
Skills Area: Cause-and-Effect, Sensory Integration
4. Improvisation
Create a music composition by pressing each Cosmoid with individual music notes.
Incorporate music from iTunes, Spotify Premium, Apple Music, or instruments from GarageBand.
Skills Area: Auditory and Visual Discrimination, Motor Co-ordination, Creativity
5. My Orchestra
Touch the Cosmoids to toggle various instrumental loops. Experiment with different combinations and create your very own mini orchestra.
Skills Area: Auditory Discrimination, Following Instructions, Creativity
6. My Voice
Use the iPad microphone to record your voice or any other sounds. Touch the Cosmoids to playback your recordings through engaging sound effects.
Skills Area: Vocalisation, Cause-and-Effect, Creativity
7. Turn Taking
Each Cosmoid triggers a part of the music track and illuminates the next Cosmoid. To keep the melody flowing, press the Cosmoids within the given time.
Skills Area: Turn-taking, Collaboration, Music
8. Colour Matching
Find two Cosmoids with the same colour. Press them simulatenousely to match and earn a point.
Skills Area: Visual Discrimination, Problem-solving, Joint Attention, Language
9. All the Same
Press the Cosmoids one by one until they all illuminate in the same colour.
Skills Area: Visual Discrimination, Sequencing, Problem-solving
10. All Different
Press the Cosmoids one by one until they all illuminate in a different colour.
Skills Area: Visual Discrimination, Sequencing, Problem-solving
11. Copy Me
Observe the colour sequence on the Cosmoids and replicate it to unlock an exciting audio-visual reward.
Skills Area: Memory, Sequencing, Visuo-motor Co-ordination
12. Whac-a-mole
Press the Cosmoid that lights up in your chosen target colour before it changes to a distracting colour.
Skills Area: Reaction Time, Visual Discrimination, Attention, Visuomotor Co-ordination
13. Storytelling
Read through the story and press the illuminated Cosmoid to experience a sensory sound that complements the narrative.
Skills Area: Sensory Integration, Storytelling, Language, Joint Attention, Turn-Taking
14. Video Storytelling
Watch a YouTube video which pauses at various time-intervals. Resume the video with the luminous Cosmoids.
Skills Area: Visuomotor Co-ordination, Turn-taking, Attention
15. Exercise
Distribute the Cosmoids across the play area and swiftly press them as they illuminate to earn points before time runs out.
Skills Area: Joint Attention, Reaction Time, Motor Co-ordination, Spatial Awareness
16. Showdown
Form two teams and choose your team colour. Press the respective coloured Cosmoids to collect points before time runs out.
Skills Area: Joint Attention, Motor Co-ordination, Spatial Awareness, Collaboration
17. Tap Dash
Press the Cosmoid with the same colour as the descending shape before it touches the long block.
Skills Area: Colour Discrimination, Attention, Reaction Time, Visuomotor Co-ordination.
18. Cosmonaut
Navigate the Cosmonaut through space, collecting stars and avoiding obstacles by altering the force on the Cosmoid.
Skills Area: Fine Motor, Attention
Premium Activities:
1. Sampler
Record your voice or import your favorite sounds from iTunes and bring them to life with a simple touch of the Cosmoids.
Skills Area: Vocalisation, Language, Creativity
2. Team Alertness
Each Cosmoid triggers a part of the music track and illuminates the next Cosmoid. To keep the melody flowing, press the Cosmoids within the given time.
Skills Area: Turn-taking, Waiting Skills, Collaboration, Music
3. Coloured Shapes
Read the question based on shapes and colours on the screen. Identify the correct colour option for each question and press the Cosmoid of the same colour.
Skills Area: Visual Discrimination, Reaction Time, Attention, Early Math
4. N-Back
Press the Cosmoid when the current colour matches the colour presented 1, 2, or 3 steps earlier in the sequence.
Skills Area: Memory, Visuomotor Co-ordination, Attention, Reaction Time
5. CosmoTube
Create personalised YouTube playlists. Use designated Cosmoids to play, pause, and select the next video in the playlist.
Skills Area: Independent Play, Switch Control
6. Collaboration
Form two teams and choose your team colour. Press two Cosmoids of your team colour to earn a point.
Skills Area: Collaboration, Attention, Colour Discrimination, Spatial Awareness, Motor Co-ordination
7. Compete
Form two teams and choose your team colour. Press the respective coloured Cosmoids before time runs out. Each successful hit, changes the colour of all Cosmoids.
Skills Area: Motor Co-ordination, Joint Attention, Reaction Time
8. Team Sprint
Two teams press the respective Cosmoids as per the colour and number specified on the screen. Reach the target score first to win.
Skills Area: Motor Co-ordination, Visual Discrimination, Collaboration, Reaction Time, Attention
9. Flying Comets
Use four Cosmoids to move your Cosmonaut up, down, left, and right to collect the coins and avoid comets.
Skills Area: Motor Co-ordination, Joint Attention
10. Bubbles
Press the Cosmoid to pop and count bubbles and enjoy the engaging sound and vibrant colours.
Skills Area: Cause-and-Effect, Sensory Integration, Numeracy
11. Winter Wonder
Press any one of the Cosmoids to experience an enchanting audio-visual element capturing the essence of a winter season
Skills Area: Cause-and-Effect, Sensory Intergration, Language
12. Find IT
Observe each pattern and identify the Cosmoids that stand out in different colours from the rest.
Skills Area: Visual Discrimination, Visuomotor Co-ordination, Attention
13 Fish Tank
With each press of the Cosmoid witness a different type of fish swim across the screen accompanied by captivating sounds.
Skills Area: Cause-and-Effect, Sensory Intergration, Language
14. Rainy Day
Press any one of the Cosmoids to experience an enchanting audio-visual element capturing the essence of a rainy day.
Skills Area: Cause-and-Effect, Sensory Intergration, Language
15. Count With Me
Count the number of objects on the screen. Select the corresponding number from a set of Cosmoids.
Skills Area: Numeracy, Sequencing, Attention
16. Missing Numbers
Observe the number sequence and evaluate the missing number from the three options. Press the corresponding Cosmoid to select the correct choice.
Skills Area: Numeracy, Sequencing, Attention
17. Shuffle
Colours shuffle back and forth from the 1st Cosmoid to any other Cosmoid. Reach out and press the illuminated Cosmoids to earn points.
Skills Area: Attention, Reaction Time, Motor Co-ordination
18. Sequence
To play Sequence, reach out and press the Cosmoids that light up in a sequence as fast as you can. Play on the table, the floor or on the wall. Track and compare your sessions. This activity helps you work on your reaction time and motor coordination and have fun at the same time.
Cosmo App
Download the free Cosmo App from the App Store onto your iPad and you’re ready to go. Please ensure you update your Cosmo App to the latest version as and when it is available.
*Requires minimum iOS 15+.
Responsive
The Cosmo Switches are highly responsive, making it very easy to activate regardless of your motor abilities. The switch lights up in a variety of colours, making it very engaging and providing visual feedback with every press.
Switch Access
Each Cosmo Switch is compatible with all Bluetooth LE devices (or newer) and provides access to all switch accessible apps or software on iOS, OS X, Chromebooks, Windows and Android devices.
Testimonials
“There are not enough superlatives that would do Cosmo justice. Never before have I reviewed an app that has the potential to be used by all members of our school multidisciplinary team which include; Occupational therapists, Speech Therapists, Art/Dance and movement therapists as well as our teaching teams.”
EDUCATIONAL APPSTORE
“Cosmo Provides an Innovative Resource that is simple to use, yet has layers of complexity. It has a wide range of uses, is well designed and has a strong element of fun”
BETT AWARDS COMMITTEE
“Cosmo is fantastic! Everyone I talk to can’t say enough positive things about it. It’s really helping the students to develop their turn taking skills, to work together, and to have the opportunity to give directions to the rest of the class.”
Meighan Curran, SEN Teacher, Cricket Green School, London
“Cosmo is really versatile and can support personalised learning targets. Teachers have seen the participation levels of the groups improve, and certainly the interaction with group activities have increased as well.”
Ed Pitcher, Head of Technology, Swiss Cottage School
“It’s a fabulous resource to help maintain and improve their concentration for longer periods of time. The students love the lights, the sounds and the sensory approach to the activities.”
Lisa Cull, SEN Teacher, Treloar School
“The lesson plan section contains a variety of plans, smartly dived into sections relating to the skill you want to work on. [It takes] hours of prep work away from teachers.”
Ciaran, W. HeadTeacher, SEN school, UK
Case Studies
Cosmo provides a wealth of opportunity. Don’t believe us? Download Cosmo Case Studies.
Evidence-Based
An independent research study has been specifically conducted on Cosmo, yielding positive results in the areas of attention, engagement, emotional expression and social communication of children with autism.
What’s Included
- Three Cosmo switches
- 14 Cosmo iPad activities
- Charger, charging cables and adaptors
- Cosmo App as a free download from the App Store
- 2 year limited warranty