From Play to Measurable Progress
We make SEN therapy feel like play, and turn play into measurable progress.
Discover how we unlock each child’s potential through purposeful play!
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We Are Recognized & Supported By
Multiple Awards & Recognitions
1st Runner-up
Best Presentation
Funding Scheme by
The Hong Kong
Polytechnic University
Funding Scheme by
The Hong Kong
Polytechnic University
Partnering Organizations
(In no particular order)
Who We Are
SensePlay is an award-winning gamified platform for SEN therapy designed to empower and assist therapists in supporting children with moderate to severe special educational needs (SEN), including those in special child care centres and special schools.
Our journey started with a conversation with a therapist from a special school. She shared a difficult truth: effective therapy tools for children with moderate to severe SEN are very limited. Their complex sensory and cognitive needs are often overlooked by existing solutions, and as a result, they remain a significantly underserved group.
Founded by a team of spirited entrepreneurs with diverse backgrounds in tech entrepreneurship, multimedia and interactive design, and research, we are brought together by a shared passion for social impact and design-driven technological innovation. SensePlay is driven by a mission to leverage technology to transform therapy from repetitive training into a fun, data-driven, and empowering experience. While the SEN group is our starting point, we see broader potential ahead and aim to create meaningful, inclusive rehabilitation solutions through gamified, multimedia approaches tailored for diverse user groups as we continue to grow.
Adaptive Game Controllers
We design and build adaptive game controllers specifically for children with SEN. These controllers are created to support therapy goals through play — helping children develop self-care hand functions in a fun and motivating way.
What We Offer
Therapy-Driven Games
Our games work seamlessly with our controllers. Each game includes customizable features — visuals, sounds, and difficulty levels can all be tailored to match each child’s unique sensory and cognitive needs, as well as their specific therapy goals.
SensePlay Portal
A comprehensive dashboard for therapists, offering real-time data logging, progress tracking through quantifiable metrics, student profile management, performance analysis, and functions for customization — all in one platform. Therapists can easily monitor outcomes to align with each child’s individual therapy goals.
Our Team
Ron Siu
Co-Founder
Ron is a seasoned project manager with over 10 years of experience leading multimedia and interactive projects for commercial clients and museums. With deep expertise in multimedia, games, virtual reality, and interactive design, Ron blends technology and artistry to craft meaningful, user‑centred experiences that connect creativity with real‑world impact. Ron brings his creative vision and technical experience to SensePlay, exploring how play and technology can support learning and development for children with special educational needs.
Dorothy Cho
Co-Founder
Dorothy brings over 10 years of experience in corporate communications and sustainability. She currently focuses on impact strategies and arts‑based social entrepreneurship, and also serves as a partner at Impact Analytics, specializing in impact strategy and assessment across sectors. Passionate about social impact, she co‑founded SensePlay to explore how technology and innovation can create meaningful change and bring lasting impact to the wider SEN ecosystem.
Dr. Wangda Zhu
Academic Advisor
Dr. Wangda Zhu is an Assistant Professor at the School of Design, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He specializes in AI in design and education, with a PhD and Master’s from Cornell University. He has taught at Cornell, the University of Florida, and the University of Pittsburgh, and previously worked as a UX researcher for Google, Alibaba, and EBSCO. His research focuses on creative systems design, AI in education, and design research methods, with publications in leading journals and multiple Best Paper nominations at international conferences.
