Child Psychiatrist Ann Maloney has been a leader and innovator in the use of health games for children with neurological challenges. In addition to already contributing several articles to the early issues of the Games for Health Journal, Ann has played an important role in the development of the Journal as an Editorial Board member and advisor. Editor-in-Chief Bill Ferguson was very pleased to interview Dr. Maloney for this issue of the Journal.
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