This is a therapeutic easy-to-do activity that can have much meaning to the client. TIPS: It may be easier to make if the flowers and water are added last. Options: You can use elastic string, ribbon, or colored string to tie around the jar. You can also...
Bright colored paper and using the circles template strategy will give this guaranteed success. We have included a game idea as well that occupational and speech therapists will like. ST: Why not place all the flowers you make on the table and have clients try to describe...
This beautiful activity incorporates tactile, visual, and motor coordination in a wonderful way. SUPPLIES: Colored paper, pipe cleaner, and glue. (you can also add glitter) This springtime favorite teaches strategies for uniformity with writing and can support drawing tasks by using a circle. We have included the...
Using visual supports for autistic clients an be helpful for everyone. Directions: Let client know that they will earn 3 stars/hearts before they get to engage in a task of their choosing. As the client stays on task, therapist/teacher can place a star/heart on the task...
Light tables bring joy to visual-motor activities! Easy to make and a great addition to any obstacle course. DIY Light Tables can be made different ways. We used some plexi-glass on a wood frame, and then added Christmas lights. You can also use a clear plastic...
Due to the elevated brain activity with the use of instruments, therapists are using instrumental therapy tools more than ever before. In the featured picture, we played a song that had a beat that our clients were able to pick out, listen to and then...
Visual memory games are fun challenges for many different clients from traumatic brain injury to developmental delay. You can play them at a baby shower or in the clinic. Clients are shown several items for about 1 minute then the items are removed from sight...
Sensory Motor Lab's are a wonderful way to improve body coordination and strength, self esteem, improved lung capacity, body awareness, social skills, sensory regulation, and reflex integration. Some ideas to have in your outdoor or indoor lab are: = Zoom Ball =Parachute -we tied it to a tree...
Don't throw away those old sensory balls, use them to paint with. Here is a great example. This sensory activity is also wonderful for fine motor, grasp, following directions, circle awareness, and activity tolerance. SUPPLIES: White Paint Blue Paper Pencil & Marker if you do not use the...
This is a fantastic way to make your own meaningful puzzle designs. A fantastic way to work on visual perceptual and visual motor skills when you have limited resources. Watch the video to see how easy it is. All you have to do is have 2...