Heyasupo Assist Presents Case Study of Online Support for Child Unattended for 3 Years at the 46th Kinki Occupational Therapy Society Conference

PAPAMO Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Sakiko Hashimoto, hereinafter: PAPAMO), which operates "Heyasupo Assist," a service that provides developmental support for children through exercise and technology, announced a presentation by occupational therapist Daiki Kato titled "A Case Study of Expanded Occupational and Social Participation Through Online Intervention - Support for a School-Aged Boy Who Was Unattended for 3 Years -" at the "46th Kinki Occupational Therapy Society Conference" held on June 28, 2026 (Sun).

Research Content Overview

Poster Presentation

Conference Name: 46th Kinki Occupational Therapy Society Conference

Theme: The Power to Live Together ~Occupational Therapy Connecting Communities and the Future~

Date: June 28, 2026 (Sun)

Conference HP: https://kinot46.secand.net/

Presentation Format: Poster Presentation

Presentation Title: A Case Study of Expanded Occupational and Social Participation Through Online Intervention

- Support for a School-Aged Boy Who Was Unattended for 3 Years -

Presenter: Daiki Kato

Affiliation: PAPAMO Co., Ltd. Heyasupo Assist

In this case study, individual online intervention was provided to a school-aged boy who had been unattended for three years.

During the support, activities that were easy to engage in during daily life were set based on the child's interests and daily life challenges, and the child accumulated experience participating in activities within a safe online environment. As a result, changes were observed that led to interaction with others and social participation, in addition to activities within the home.

This presentation reported on the strategies for building relationships in online intervention, the approach to setting activities, and the process of the child's change.

*This presentation is a report of one case and does not indicate similar results for all cases.

Significance of Conference Acceptance

For children who are unattended or who have anxiety about going out or interacting with others, it is not always easy to maintain continuous connection with in-person support.

There are cases where access to professional support is difficult due to the child's psychological burden, the burden of transportation for the family, or a lack of local support resources, even when support is needed.

In such situations, developmental support utilizing online services can be an option for children and families who are difficult to reach with support, as it is a method of support that can be started from the safe environment of home.

This conference presentation was accepted as a case study demonstrating the potential for online intervention to contribute not only to motor skills and learning but also to the expansion of children's participation in life and social participation.

Through this presentation, PAPAMO will disseminate knowledge based on the practice of online developmental support and work to improve the quality of support and build evidence.

Presenter Comments

Lead Presenter, Poster Presentation

Daiki Kato, Occupational Therapist, PAPAMO Co., Ltd. Heyasupo Assist

Daiki Kato, Occupational Therapist, PAPAMO Co., Ltd. Heyasupo Assist

The case discussed in this presentation is for a child who has been continuously using "Heyasupo Assist" since its launch.

At the time of the initial intervention, the child had been unable to attend school for approximately three years, and opportunities for going out and social participation were limited. Although the child participated in an online free school, activities were mainly confined to the online space, and the family consulted us about a decrease in opportunities to go out and a decline in physical strength.

The child showed a passive attitude towards tasks, fatigue, and a tendency to tense their hands and body, giving the impression that participation in activities itself was a burden. Therefore, this support focused not on directly encouraging school attendance, but on creating conditions that facilitate occupational participation within an environment where the child could feel safe and engaged.

In the lessons, we gradually implemented exercise tasks that could be done at home, daily living practice, and activities that led to going out, utilizing the child's interests in eating, games, and YouTube. We also shared ways to interact in daily life and home programs with the parents, supporting them to accumulate experiences of "accomplishment" and "enjoyment" within the home.

As a result, the frequency of going out increased, and the child spontaneously began to engage in activities using their hands, such as handicrafts. Furthermore, this led to a return to extracurricular activities, participation in new activities, and even school attendance, expanding opportunities for social participation such as hobbies and interaction with friends.

Parents have also commented that having an occupational therapist involved online has helped them organize their approach to the child and their daily life, and they have noticed changes.

Through this initiative, we have reaffirmed that in supporting unattended children, it is important not only to rush school attendance but also to increase the activities in which the child can participate with peace of mind, and to gradually regain connections with society while accumulating successful experiences at home.

While online has its difficulties in that direct physical contact is not possible, it also has the strength of being able to influence daily life itself in cooperation with parents within the safe environment of home.

In recent years, the number of unattended children has been increasing, and we feel that it is a challenge that there are differences in support resources depending on the region, and that children who need support are difficult to connect with, regardless of diagnosis.

In the future, in addition to support for writing and daily living activities, we want to gain practical experience and conduct research on supporting unattended children, which is increasing, and disseminate the ideal form of occupational therapy and developmental support that can only be achieved online.

Future Initiatives

At PAPAMO, in online individual support, we are advancing support and research not only in motor skills and learning but also in areas closely related to daily life, such as posture maintenance, fine motor skills, daily living activities, and participation in interpersonal situations.

Moving forward, in collaboration with specialists including physical therapists and occupational therapists, we will accumulate knowledge based on the practice of online developmental support and work to create an environment where children and families can more easily connect with the necessary support.

"Heyasupo Assist" - Developmental Support Service Using Exercise x Technology

"Heyasupo Assist" is a service that provides developmental support through exercise utilizing technology.

We have accumulated over 150,000 cumulative coaching data points, and we database the issues heard before lessons, the lessons conducted, and their outcomes. Based on this knowledge, we propose optimal lessons from over 1,000 programs.

The development of lesson programs is led by professionals in developmental support, such as physical therapists and occupational therapists, realizing high-quality support tailored to each individual based on data. Lessons are conducted one-on-one online, making it a feature that can be received with peace of mind at home, and with a member retention rate of 97%, it is supported by many families.

Heyasupo Assist Trial Application: https://papamo.net/official/

About PAPAMO

PAPAMO Co., Ltd.

Company Name: PAPAMO Co., Ltd. Headquarters Location: Crosssea Shibuya Shinsen Bldg. 6-20, 20-21 Shinsencho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Representative Director: Sakiko Hashimoto Business Activities: Development and operation of the exercise x technology developmental support service "Heyasupo Assist," etc.

Established: April 1, 2021 HP: https://papamo.net/official/

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