Jam Up! Summer Update: New Features, Events and Resources
It’s hot, hot, hot here at the moment! At Jam Up! headquarters, we have one young person who has continued trying to sleep under a winter duvet — with a blanket over his head — so we know how tricky sensory preferences and routines can be.
Over the last few months, we’ve been listening to feedback from families, children, schools, professionals, events, surveys and our in-app feedback.
Whilst it is clear that Jam Up! is helping many families with everyday routines, children want it to feel more fun!
So we’re working on some new updates, including:
- more rewards and pet interaction
- clearer task steps
- extra toothbrushing options, such as spit toothpaste and wipe mouth
- more ways for children to feel motivated and involved
Below is a sneak peak of what is to come. We are aiming to get these changes live by mid-July!
On the Road
We’ll be out and about over the next couple of months, including at the National Neurodiversity Show Coventry, SEND Fest Essex, and the University of Plymouth SEND Conference.
If you’re coming along to any of these events, please do come and say hi.
Download Jam Up!
If you haven’t already – do download Jam Up! from the app stores (Getting Dressed task is free):
Apple App Store:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/jam-up/id6739538675
Google Play:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.jamup.app
British Society for Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) Videos
We’re really pleased to have worked the BSPD to create practical, evidence-informed resources that support children and families with everyday oral health routines.
Watch now:
Supporting neurodiverse children to clear their teeth at home: A practical, reassuring guide for parent carers, with sensory-aware tips and simple steps to support daily oral health
How to prepare neurodiverse children for a dentist visit: Practical tips to help children feel safer, calmer and more prepared for dental appointments.
Research Progress:
Our NIHR-funded project with the University of Plymouth is continuing to make good progress, which will help us to better understand how Jam Up! can support children, young people and families in real daily routines.
In the news:
Under-16 Social Media Ban: What Could It Mean for SEND Families? – Jam Up!
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Best wishes
The Jam Up! team