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...
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...
This activity can be great for the TBI population that is struggling with vision and visual motor elements as well as summer camp kids. Download PDF for Follow Directions: 7 tips coloring pumpkins...
This quick review sheet can be used to help clients understand why they have certain issues with their hands. Download PDF for Testing: Nerves of the Hand ...
If you have not worked much with burn patients, this quick review sheet can help give you the basics. If you work in the area of burn recovery, why not consider writing an e-book to help others. Just go to your Brilliant Therapy facebook page. You...
Some therapist's find it effective to go over the rules with their students prior to writing. Developing good writing habits will have long term benefits. Share tools you use with the team and receive more points! Download PDF for Handwriting Rules...
Even elderly people can have fun creating pangrams and tautograms. This is a nice cognitive challenge to throw into the mix of what you are doing for mental flexibility. OT: Check with your clients to see if any of them want to put together and e-book...
This is a helpful tool for determining where a clients' skill level is. Especially useful for the school OT, this can help solve concerns in an IEP meeting. Download PDF for OT Norms Cheat Sheet: Schools...