Therapy Inspired.

Kid Approved.

Founded by a game developer and an occupational therapist, at 1UP Studio we strive to design games, tools, and resources that motivate and empower the children, families, and therapists who use them. Our main mission is to create inclusive, play-powered experiences that move potential into growth, foster creativity, and support meaningful connections.

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WE BELIEVE

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Play is serious business

Play isn’t a break from life, it’s at the heart of it. Play is how we learn, grow, and find our place in the world. It’s how we build skills, test ideas, make messes, and learn to try again.

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Play is our power-up

Through play we gain experience, confidence, and momentum. It helps us take on challenges, unlock new abilities, and surprise ourselves with achievements. Play is what gets us to the next level.

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Play is for everyone

Play doesn’t care about age, ability, disability, or even dietary requirements… It invites us to explore who we are and imagine who we might become. So go ahead... Be loud, be weird, be yourself. Play doesn’t mind. It just wants you in the game.

We believe the world needs more playful people.

SOCIAL

Meet Pip 💬✨

Pip uses an AAC device to communicate, and like many kids, she communicates in more ways than one.

This Neurodiversity Celebration Week, we’re celebrating the many ways people connect, express, and participate in the world around

The paperwork mountain is real, but in 2026, you don't have to climb it alone. 🏔️✨

We're diving into how AI is becoming the ultimate 'therapy assistant' for pediatric OTs.

From drafting SMART goals in seconds to brainstorming the perfect dinosaur

Connection can look differently depending how your brain is wired 🧠⚡️

The traditional love language models don't always capture how the neurodivergent community builds safety, trust, and intimacy.

For many of us, love is quieter, less transactiona

If play has started to feel like “one more thing” to figure out… this is your reminder:

Kids don’t need perfect activities. They do need variety.

A little bit of different play goes a long way.

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1UP Studio is in the lab crafting playful experiences.

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