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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...

Here are some additional ideas for how balls can be used in therapy sessions. For ball activities focusing on UE use, Go to Brilliant Therapy section under OT=unlimited=grasp development and find 'Balls and Arms Activities'. Additional Ideas: -Throw velcro balls to a target -Place butcher paper across a...

When using a ball with upper extremity and brain skill building we can often forget some opportunities that are out of the norm. Here are some additional ideas that do not often come to mind. -Roll a ball along one extended arm, across your chest and...

Use the visual chart to show different body movements! You can laminate and cut them out. Add some velcro and lay them on a strip. You can also use them for a visual schedule. This tool is so beneficial for many kids, not just those...

Supplies: Ruler, Dry Erase Marker (option shown) or pencil if using paper, and a model to look at.  You can keep using the same model to trace over by slipping it into a page protector so it can be reused. If you need it for...

Any instrument that such as maracas, triangles, or music tubes can be wonderful for social and emotional skills, as well as upper body conditioning.  This often works well with the unmotivated or pain clients. If you do not have instruments at your facility, you can often...

Supplies: Colored paper, glue, scissors, pencil/marker. Cut out a circle for the turkey body and almond shapes for feathers on different colored pieces of paper. Use your scrap paper for wings/feet/beak....