The Academic Edge Inc is a media research and development company that is developing innovative, media-rich learning environments and tools to support children and adults. The company has produced engaging media for both the private and public sectors targetting health related issues including STD and conflict prevention among teens and tweens; FASD, ADHD, and other disorder education for lay care providers; and disease prevention and medical assessment training for healthcare providers. Of particularly focus for the company is the social aspects of health care: why do people do the things they do and what can be done to allow healthier, happier, or more productive lives? Current projects for the firm includes a multimedia HIV/STD curriculum for middle schools, the application of streaming video and web-based conferencing tools to enhance children's conflict resolution skills, DVD training modules on HIV risk assessment and counseling, and the development of a web-enhanced CD-ROM on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Fetal Alcohol Effect for care providers.
