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Let's talk about how to tackle the 'services cliff' with fun & growth-focused games.
The transition out of vital support services can be daunting. Our fun, growth-focused games are here to empower and support neurodivergent individuals through every challenging step.
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Simplifies Transition Planning
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Enhances Critical Social Skills
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Promotes Inclusion for All Abilities
Ready to see how independent your neurodivergent loved one can be?
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What's Next? A Life-Size
Transition Game
A tool designed to empower neurodivergent adolescents with real-life skills and confidence, using tiles to spark meaningful questions in a fun and engaging way.
Includes:
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25 Foam Tiles
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A Comprehensive Instructions and Facilitator Guide
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A Large Die
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A Mesh Bag for Storage
Two Roads,
One Journey Bundle
Save big with both games in one bundle—complete with a bonus giant die, 2 dice-shaped stress balls, and free shipping! Perfect for every stage of growth.
Includes:
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What's Next? Special Needs Set
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What's Next? A Life-Size Transition Game
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An Additional Large Die
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2 M&J Games Dice-Shaped Stress Balls
Find Out Why Experts & the Media are
Going Wild Over "What's Next?"
"A game has to be fun, but when it’s supercharged like What’s Next?—empowering, teaching, and building skills that set us up for success in life and work—then you've really got my attention."
- Shannon Penrod, Autism Live Host
Why "What’s Next? Games" Are the Key to Building Confidence & Social Skills for Your Neurodivergent Loved Ones.
Autism Live host Shannon Penrod highlights the challenges neurodivergent individuals face when transitioning into adulthood, from job interviews to navigating social interactions.
She raves about how What’s Next? A Life-Size Transition Game transforms these challenges into opportunities for growth.
By turning practice into play, this innovative game offers a fun, stress-free way to build confidence, master social skills, and prepare for the future—one step (or tile) at a time!
"For neurodivergent individuals, the transition to adulthood can feel impossible. What's Next? A Life-Size Transition Game makes it easy to explore and discuss."
- Dr. Christopher Manente, Founding Executive Director of Rutgers Center for Adult Autism Services (RCAAS)
The Game-Changing Solution to Helping Young Adults with Autism Navigate Life’s Transitions
Watch as Dr. Christopher Manente explains how What's Next? A Life-Size Transition Game empowers neurodivergent individuals to navigate the complexities of adulthood.
The game addresses essential life questions, such as living arrangements, career goals, and relationships.
It's specifically designed to foster confidence and independence during this transformative stage of life.
How What's Next? Special Needs Set Became an Instant Best-Seller
By combining the original best-seller, What’s Next? A Life-Size Game, with our new Social Skills Add-On, we've created a fun, engaging, and interactive experience for neurodivergent loved ones—What's Next? Special Needs Set.
This unique tool (recommended for ages 4+) is designed to support the development of foundational social skills in a way that feels natural, enjoyable, and rewarding.
Why is this necessary?
For many autistic individuals, building foundational skills like taking turns, active listening, and reading social cues can be challenging.
This combination offers structured yet adaptable activities that will help...
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Build confidence
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Foster communication
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Encourage teamwork
The goal is for all players to feel included, empowered, and ready to navigate social interactions with ease.
The Innovative Tool Made to Empower Neurodivergent Individuals in Preparation for Adulthood
The transition into adulthood can be overwhelming for neurodivergent individuals, often marked by uncertainty and anxiety about navigating social situations and workplace expectations.
Traditional methods for preparing for this change can feel rigid or intimidating, making it difficult to develop the skills needed for success.
What's Next? A Life-Size Transition Game gamifies essential life, social, and vocational skills by transforming this challenging process into a more approachable and engaging experience.
Key Features:
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Encourages Social Interaction – Helps build relationships in a supportive and inclusive environment.
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Empowers Learning – A fun and interactive tool to develop essential skills for the future.
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Inclusive for All Abilities – The added Facilitator Guide ensures players of all abilities can participate with adaptable questions and tailored support.
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Applies Real-Life Application – Challenges throughout gameplay mirror real-life transition scenarios.
Ultimately, this groundbreaking tool provides a vital resource for occupational therapists, educators, and families, offering personalized, skill-building experiences in a safe and supportive environment for neurodivergent adolescents.
The Rutgers Center for Adult Autism Services (RCAAS)
& M&J Games Connection
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What Our Customers are Saying About What's Next? Special Needs Set
What Our Customers are Saying About What's Next? A Life-Size Transition Game
Effortless Setup for Stress-Free Play
Eliminate the struggle of complex games. Start connecting in fast with 3 simple rules, designed for autistic players and their caregivers.
Roll.
Lay out the game tiles in numerical order, then roll the die to see how many spaces to move.
Move.
All players start on the "Start" tile. Move forward by the number you rolled.
Act.
Landed on a tile? Follow the instructions—whether it's a fun activity or a life skill to help you learn and connect!
Why Neurodivergent Individuals & Their Advocates
Choose What's Next? Over Traditional or Adapted Games
Experience Connections with Loved Ones of All Abilities Like Never Before
Hi! We're the Aversa Family, founders of M&J Games.
As creators of the popular "What's Next? Life-Size Games," we’ve transformed traditional board games by making YOU, the player, the game piece.
Our Mission...
Our goal is to bring people of all abilities together through engaging and inclusive gameplay!
Each game offers a unique experience, empowering players to connect, express themselves, and create lasting memories.
At M&J Games, we’re dedicated to delivering innovative play that sparks joy and brings people closer together.
Our Promise to You
Free Shipping
Experience the ease of having your What's Next? A Life-Size Game and accessories delivered straight to your door with no additional shipping charges.
Quality Guarantee
Trust in our commitment to excellence. Our games are crafted to the highest standards, ensuring reliable, high-quality products that bring lasting value to every experience.
Commitment to Safety
At M&J Games, safety comes first. Every game we design undergoes rigorous CPC testing to meet the highest safety standards, giving you peace of mind with every purchase. LEARN MORE
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! The materials are designed to minimize sensory overload, with soft textures, calming visuals, and the option to adjust activities for sensory preferences.
Guidance is included for creating a sensory-friendly play environment.
What's Next? A Life-Size Transition Game focuses on building life skills, decision-making, and coping strategies for change.
What's Next? Special Needs Set emphasizes fostering confidence, teamwork, and communication in an accessible, engaging way.
Both are designed to adapt to a wide range of developmental needs.
The activities are designed to be flexible, allowing sessions to be as short or long as needed.
You can pause gameplay or adjust tasks to match the group’s focus and energy, ensuring a positive experience for everyone.
Yes. The prompts and challenges are structured to foster interaction, turn-taking, and teamwork.
What's Next? A Life-Size Transition Game introduces role-playing scenarios, while What's Next? Special Needs Set includes additional tools to encourage communication.
Absolutely! Lightweight and portable, the games are simple to set up in classrooms, therapy spaces, community centers, or at home, making them adaptable to a variety of settings.
What's Next Special Needs Set Includes...
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What’s Next? A Life-Size Game – a full-size, interactive board game that gets players moving and engaged.
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Social Skills Add-on – a set of additional activities and challenges designed to encourage social interaction and skill-building.
What's Next? A Life-Size Transition Game includes...
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25 foam tiles
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Instructions and Facilitator Guide
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Large Die
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Mesh Bag
We're here to support you! If you have questions about tailoring the activities or need guidance, our team is happy to help.
Reach out anytime for personalized assistance at info@mj-games.com.
1.856.516.0247
M&J Games, LLC.
PO Box 668, Williamstown, NJ 08094
info@mj-games.com
©2024 M&J Games, LLC., All rights reserved | Privacy Policy | Shipping | Contact Us
1.856.516.0247
M&J Games, LLC.
PO Box 668, Williamstown, NJ 08094
info@mj-games.com
©2024 M&J Games, LLC., All rights reserved | Privacy Policy | Shipping | Contact Us