Frequently Asked Questions
Laterality Games is not a general entertainment game store. All our products are designed by psychologists and therapists specialized in functional laterality and cognitive development. Each game has a real therapeutic purpose: to improve attention, coordination, memory, spatial orientation and integration of laterality. Moreover, they are designed to provoke a genuine evolution, not just momentary fun.
Because they arise directly from years of clinical experience in psychology and neurodevelopmental centers. Our games are used both in the office and at home, as they reproduce dynamics validated by specialists. Its design combines neuropsychological rigor, playful motivation and home and family usability, so that anyone can access quality stimulation without having to attend weekly therapy.
Our games are recommended from 8 years old, although the ideal age to play without adaptations is from 10 years old. Between the ages of 8 and 10, families can adapt the pace or type of challenge according to the child’s maturity. We always include clear explanations of each test in the instructions to ensure a smooth and positive experience.
Yes, and in fact adults derive great benefit from doing so. Our games are an excellent tool to train the mind, improve attention, memory, processing speed and coordination, and maintain an active and functional brain at any age. In addition, they can be used individually or in pairs, as part of a cognitive development plan or simply as a smart form of active leisure.
Our games have a medium-high level of difficulty. This is no accident: they are designed to challenge the player, encourage cognitive effort and promote real improvement through practice and concentration. It is not a game to “pass the time”, but a tool that stimulates progress and improvement. In other words: it is not a game to win easily, but to evolve by playing.
No. LateralityGames games are designed so that anyone can use them, even if they have no professional training. Each product includes detailed instructions and clear explanations of the skills being worked on, the recommended age range and possible adaptations by level or difficulty.
Yes. Our games are designed for family or personal use as well as for professional environments. They are ideal tools for psychologists, occupational therapists, psychomotor therapists, counselors or teachers who wish to work on attention, laterality, coordination and executive functions in a structured and fun way.
Cross laterality occurs when there is no clear dominance between the two hemispheres of the brain (e.g., a child who writes with the right hand but uses the left leg for everything). This can affect cognitive skills: reading, writing, spatial orientation and concentration. Working with therapeutic games such as LateralityGames helps to integrate the cerebral hemispheres, improve coordination and optimize cognitive and school performance.
It depends on the game, but in general they work on: attention and concentration, visual memory, spatial orientation and laterality, inhibitory control and planning, processing speed, literacy and visuospatial perception. Each box includes an explanatory card with the specific functions that are stimulated and how to adapt them according to age.
The first game in our collection is called MENTAL. It is the first game specifically designed to work on laterality, with 10 different types of cognitive challenges. Its medium-high difficulty level makes it an ideal tool for children from 8-10 years old, teenagers and adults who want to improve their mental skills while having fun with purpose.
