Here is a helpful handout for clients who are motivated to get well. You can circle specific ones that help your clients. Did you know that each week we are adding more tools on to the site? That is part of our commitment to making therapy...
Supplies: * 1 paper plate * 5-6 feet of yarn * Beads * Hand held hole puncher * Ribbon (optional) This can be done easily in many different settings;SNF, school, home, clinic, and camps. No matter what setting , this project turns out well. OPTION: You can use different shapes such as...
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...
Physical therapists usually place doh onto a mat and have kids walk barefoot on it, while speech therapists use it for activities that can have pragmatic or receptive speech opportunities worked in. Such as 'how large' or 'how many'. Using play doh flattened out on a...
Supplies: Mason Jar, Ribbon or Decorative string, and a flower. Optional Elements: **Hand hole punch and a small card or tag with which to write a message if used as a gift. **Use popsicle sticks and place a small note on the top of each one or characteristic...
This is a wonderful way to get ADL skills in along with UE, task tolerance, cognitive, and social/emotional needs met. Don't forget to address safety in the adult population in regards to handling sharps and unsafe mobility in the kitchen environment. Wonderful paint patterns can be made...
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...
Building your own balance beam can be fun and functional. A great gift to give to a school that does not have one of their own for kids to practice on. Supplies: *Two 2x4's that are 6 feet long or longer *2x4 that is cut up into two...
For additional ideas go on BrilliantTherapy site to OT=grasp development=minimal and look at 'Balls and Body Activities'. -You can also place tape down on butcher paper laying on the floor and have kids roll the ball on the tape line. -You may want to tape a party...