Play & Pause:
An FND Wellness Game Space

Living with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) can feel overwhelming — but small, intentional activities can play a powerful role in healing. These games are designed as gentle brain exercises that support attention, coordination, and cognitive flexibility — all important parts of retraining the brain.

With FND, the brain’s messaging system gets disrupted (see An Overview of FND) . But thanks to neuroplasticity — the brain's ability to rewire and adapt — consistent, simple activities can help reinforce more functional patterns. These games are not treatments, but they are tools: small steps that support awareness, engagement, and resilience in everyday life.

Each month, we’ll feature a new brain-friendly game made for all ages and abilities. Play for fun, focus, or even just a smile — and remember: you are not defined by FND.

Past games will remain available to play, plus, you can get a sneak peak at next month's game! Explore the games here.

💡 Got an idea for a calming or brain-boosting game? Send us your suggestions!

Current Game

November: Mind Maze - Attention Tracker

✅ Strengthens selective attention
✅ Supports cognitive flexibility & inhibition
✅ Builds quick-decision processing
✅ Helps practice calm focus under pressure
✅ Fun fall visuals help reduce stress + increase engagement

Autumn icons will appear one at a time — some real, some imposters. Your mission? Tap only the correct target items and ignore the rest!

🧠 Purpose Behind the Play

Mind Maze encourages players to selectively filter out distractions — a key part of cognitive retraining for attention, impulse control, and focus.

This fast-paced attention game trains your brain to stay sharp and focused, even when distractions pop up.

🎮 How It Works:

Fall-themed icons appear one by one (pumpkins, acorns, leaves, apples, cozy mugs, etc.)
A prompt at the top tells you what to tap (example: “Tap 🍁 Leaves”)
Tap only the matching icons — ignore everything else
Each correct tap earns a point — tapping the wrong item loses a point!
The goal: score as high as you can before time runs out