This exercise is also in the May Obstacle Course e-book in the resource/tools section. Enjoy this colorful workout picture. It is a nice addition to a home program. Download the PDF for Ball Bridges Drawings: Redhead...
Almost every room has a chair. Which may mean we rest a lot more than we should. This is wonderful for all ages and can be helpful in sensory regulation. If you like this, you will like our e-books on obstacle courses. Download the PDF for Chair...
This task covers a multitude of skills and provides great sensory input (smell, touch, tip prehension, taste, visual, and auditory). Some of the skills it utilizes are grasp, proprioception, strength, problem-solving, impulse control, and it can work on sensory avoidance. SUPPLIES we used: marshmallows, red licorice...
This is a very adaptable template that can serve many goals. OPTION: Try taping it to the wall outside and use small darts and see if you can get one into the Gumball Machine. PT: Each time kids complete a task they get to add a sticker...
The concept of this therapy tool can be done several different ways. It can also be embellished depending on what your focus is on. SUPPLIES: Colored paper, glue. PT: This is wonderful to use for the autism crowd. Give them a heart each time they complete the...
In a hurry to get skill building in? This simple task can help with line awareness, sensory input, spacial awareness, and shape identification. SUPPLIES: Yarn or lace, glue, sequins or spangles, and a piece of paper to put it on. OPTIONS: You can use things that are...
Taken from our Reset Station and given to you! Make these hearts say any skill you want and place them in succession on a vertically hung paper strip! This concept can also work for some elderly clientele just by changing the tasks inside the hearts, and it...
File Folders are a great way to keep a wide variety of tasks in a small space. Use a variety of colors and textures such as tin foil, sand paper, and pipe cleaner. Put the task inside, laminate it, and you are ready to go! Directions:...
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...
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...