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Our work at Danya International, Inc. helps people solve everyday
problems and stay safe and healthy. To do this, we use the latest
research findings in combination with conversations with the people
we are trying to help. Our goal is to understand three things:
- The problem we are trying to solve;
- How people are affected by the problem; and
- What tools or information people need to solve the problem.
We then get to work and make products to help solve the problem!
Danya Staff
Here at Danya, we have a devoted and skilled staff that includes
child psychologists, clinical nurses, social workers, educators,
psychology and public health researchers, animators, graphic designers,
marketing and communications specialists, and Web designers who
work on all the exciting products that Danya creates.
Danya Projects
Planet Tic and the other Tourette Syndrome products are not the
only fun and educational projects generated by the Danya team. Take
a
look at some of our other great projects:
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ASCENT
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The ASCENT curriculum provides teenagers in high
school with information about the dangers of smoking, as well
as the support and motivation to quit successfully. ASCENT
includes a six-session smoking cessation curriculum, a
facilitator's guide, and a motivational video called The
Last Drag, which follows two teenagers as they tackle
the journey to become smoke-free.
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Science Education Brain Power!
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Brain Power! The NIDA Junior Scientists Program was
developed by Danya for the National Institute on Drug Abuse.
This curriculum contains science education materials on the
brain and the effects of drugs on the brain for elementary
school-aged children. The curriculum aims to lay a foundation
for future scientific learning and substance abuse prevention
efforts by providing children with critical thinking skills
and knowledge about these issues.
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Pain-Prep
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Pain-Prep is a pain management intervention for children
developed for the National Institute of Child Health and Human
Development. Pain-Prep contains a training video for
healthcare providers and educational materials for both parents
and children that discuss behavioral pain management techniques
to be used with children undergoing painful medical procedures.
The use of illustrated examples and positive reinforcements
makes Pain-Prep a comprehensive pain management intervention
that can be used with children from infancy through 12 years
of age.
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Research Club
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Danya developed materials for the National Institute on Drug
Abuse that present a step-by-step guide to conducting extracurricular
science-based clubs for children in grades 3 to 5. Research
Club materials are designed to encourage youth interest
in science and research through the use of 15 engaging 1-hour
lesson plans categorized by scientific division (such as chemistry
and psychology), with suggestions for facilitators to reinforce
learning through field trips, guest speakers, and activities
for children to do at home with friends and family members.
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Kidsdom
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Kidsdom is a fun, Web-based alcohol education program
for children in grades 3 to 5. Through interactive games and
other enjoyable activities, children learn about the important
issues of health, safety, and alcohol prevention. The colorful,
inviting approach of Kidsdom is designed to incorporate
teacher and parent involvement in children's learning.
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