MetaDesign Solutions
MetaDesign SolutionsEmpowering early childhood intervention: MetaDesign Solutions develops a comprehensive digital platform to track and enhance child progress for a leading therapy provider
Overview
MetaDesign Solutions partnered with a leading therapy provider specializing in children with developmental challenges to develop a custom digital platform. The project included the development of a tablet application for iOS and Android, along with a web application to manage child progress, learning paths, and lesson schedules. Leveraging technologies like React, Node.js, and MongoDB Realm, the solution streamlined ABA therapy sessions, enabling real-time tracking and reporting for staff, teachers, and admins. The platform’s comprehensive features provided a more efficient, effective way for the provider to serve children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ensuring personalized learning and progress tracking for each child.
about the client
The client is a leading provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy services, focusing on early childhood intervention for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). With centers based in Denver and Aurora, the company provides a joyful, inclusive environment where children can learn and develop essential skills for future success. Their mission is to offer science-based, individualized therapy services that are both highly effective and rooted in respect, care, and diversity.
As the company expanded, so did their need for a tailored digital solution. Previously, they relied on a third-party system to record and track child progress. However, the system lacked the comprehensive features needed to support their growing operations. To meet the evolving needs of their centers and ensure more effective management of therapy programs, they sought a more customizable and scalable solution, one that MetaDesign Solutions successfully developed.
Industry Domain
Professional Services & Education
Service Category (Service-line)
Mobile App Development / Hybrid App Development / Digital Product Development / Web Application Development
Technologies Used
React Native
React
Node.js
Realm.io
AWS
MongoDB
Challenges
Customization Limitations: The third-party system did not offer the flexibility needed to tailor progress tracking and learning paths for individual children.
Scalability Issues: As the client’s centers grew, the existing system struggled to handle increased users and data, necessitating a more robust infrastructure.
Scheduling and Reporting: The manual effort required for lesson scheduling and progress reporting hindered operational efficiency and reduced time spent on direct therapy.
Data Security and Privacy: Ensuring the protection of sensitive data related to child progress and health while complying with industry standards and regulations was critical.
Cross-Platform Functionality: The need for both web and mobile platforms for different user roles (admin, staff, teacher) posed a technical challenge in ensuring a seamless, synchronized experience.
Solution Scope and Services
MetaDesign Solutions developed a comprehensive digital product suite consisting of a tablet application available on iOS and Android, as well as a web-based platform. These applications allow for the easy recording of child progress, the definition of individualized learning paths, and tracking through advanced scheduling and reporting tools. With distinct login personas for admin, staff, and teachers, the platform is designed to cater to each user’s needs, making data access streamlined and secure.
Key to the backend architecture was the use of Node.js and MongoDB’s Realm, a Backend-as-a-Service (BaaS) platform that enabled efficient data management and synchronization across devices. For hosting, AWS was selected to ensure scalability and high availability. Additionally, Selenium was employed for quality assurance, automating testing across different environments to ensure consistent performance across both web and mobile platforms.
Cross-Platform Development with React Native
Building both iOS and Android tablet applications using React Native enabled the creation of a seamless experience for users across platforms. With a single codebase, MetaDesign Solutions ensured that updates and maintenance could be done more efficiently, reducing development time and costs. The cross-platform functionality was crucial for the client, who required both Android and iOS access for their staff.
Leveraging MongoDB Realm for Backend Efficiency
MongoDB Realm was chosen for its ability to provide real-time data synchronization and handle complex datasets efficiently. The BaaS platform allowed the client to focus on their core business while benefiting from a reliable backend infrastructure. The use of Realm also enabled offline capabilities, allowing staff to track progress even when internet connectivity was unstable, ensuring no data was lost.
Ensuring Quality with Selenium Automation
To ensure the quality of the web and mobile applications, MetaDesign Solutions integrated Selenium for automated testing. This significantly reduced the time required for manual testing, particularly when scaling the platform across multiple devices and environments. Automation ensured that both the web and mobile apps maintained consistent performance, meeting high standards of reliability and user experience.
Results
The digital platform developed by MetaDesign Solutions had a transformative effect on the client’s operations. By replacing the less flexible third-party system with a tailored solution, the client was able to optimize the management of therapy sessions, learning paths, and child progress tracking. The intuitive design and cross-platform functionality provided a seamless user experience across different devices, allowing staff to focus more on direct child interaction rather than administrative tasks.
Additionally, the robust backend built using Node.js and MongoDB Realm ensured that the platform was scalable and secure, capable of handling increasing volumes of data as the centers expanded. With advanced scheduling and reporting capabilities, the client saw a significant reduction in administrative overhead, enabling their team to focus on delivering high-quality therapy services to children. This project underscores MetaDesign Solutions’ expertise in building custom, scalable digital platforms that address the unique needs of specialized industries like therapy and healthcare.