Lines can be helpful for elderly people to know where to go or look, where to place their keys, shoes, or papers, and can help them see a dangerous step in their garage. Simply said, lines help therapist's in many ways. Lines are useful in an...
Whether it is a game, obstacle course element, visual memory (works with lots of sock pairs) task, or a tricky way to get a kid to put them on their feet, socks can be fun. OPTION: You can also make ABA and other patterns with food...
Pool noodles are inexpensive and fun to use in therapy. If you tape them together in circles they make targets for shooting your javelin noodles thru or to jump into. In the clinic setting, clients can stand between parallel bars while throwing the javelins. This activity...
Toot Launchers are easy to make, and a great skill builder for kids and adults. When placed correctly, this can be used by wheelchair level clients too! If you have clients waiting to be seen, this can be a great way to keep them busy building...
Umbrellas can be fun for strengthening and visual attention and tracking. A solid bold color or bright multicolored umbrellas work best. Below are 5 fun ways to get therapy done. 1. Place light balls (ones found in a ball pit or table tennis balls are great) in...
Supplies: - Paper plate -Paint or colored markers ( tan, black, red) -Eyes (google eyes or cut a small white circle of paper and draw in the pupil) -1 Sheet of blue or black construction paper (if you choose black have a white colored pencil on hand or white...
Decorating cookies is a blast. From everyday ADL skill building to planning and activity tolerance. This can have a benefit for all your clients. just remember to grade it accordingly and know what skill you will target with your client. Supplies: -Cookies -Frosting BTW Remember to check for client...
Supplies: -Craft Smart Paint Pens- Simple and easy to use. All you do is shake them and press the tip down onto the pebble and the paint begins to flow. -Smooth Pebbles These can all be added together to make a big statement or decorative outdoor ensemble, or...
Supplies: -1 white paper (8.5x11) -1 red paper (8.5x11) -1 blue paper. (8.5x11) -glue stick or bottle -scissors -optional stars; spangles, cut out stars or polk a dots, small white fuzz balls Tips for success: - Have a model to show what to expect -This activity can be used for all ages based on...
This colorful wall is inspiring and builds skills. Supplies: *Construction paper in many colors *Finger paint (acrylic) that is bright or fluorescent *Crayons *Glue or a stapler to attach it to the wall or butcher paper base *You will want to have access to a sink and may choose to...