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...
Activities like this make tracing a hand or cutting and pasting tasks meaningful which will help make stronger pathways. Understanding how parts come together to make a whole item is just another benefit to doing this task. Supplies: 1 red paper bag Red paper to trace hands...
This is easy to make and can help build skills in the areas of fine motor, cognition, body awareness, thought organization, and task tolerance. SUPPLIES: colored construction paper, glue, scissors, and markers. OPTIONS: Use colored feathers rather than colored paper for the turkey feathers. NOTE: If working on...
Believe it or not, this can have relaxing therapy benefits for our elderly population. DIRECTIONS: Fold/roll bag into a long 1 inch by 1+ feet long shape. Next, wrap the long bag strip around 2 fingers stabilizing with your thumb. Finally tuck the end into the...
Kerplunk is a wonderful game that increases energy and focus at the same time. It helps with impulse control, turn taking, fine motor coordination, concentration, thought analysis, and finger dexterity. Place it on a high counter and use a rocker board and you can emphasize...
Begin writing with added sensory input. Easy to erase and redo while keeping the interest level. SUPPLIES: cardboard, scissors, dry erase markers, tape, paper(8x11) placed into a page protector. OPTIONS: Say the sound of each letter or list words that start or end with the letter traced....
Sometimes we forget to use scissors on food items so that we can combine that skill with added olfactory and gustatory sensory input. Cutting celery can also be an easier and safer way for elderly clients to chop celery as compared with a knife. OPTIONS: Other...
This activity can have many skill building qualities, such as locating a specific area on a page, pinching, following directions, and combating fear of getting hands dirty. TIPS: You may have a client locate where the center of their dandelion is going to be and place...
So versatile, fun, and therapy rich, this activity will make you happy you did it. Being aware of visual boundaries and learning to create are wonderful skills. SUPPLIES: Markers, 1 green paper, 1 white paper (8x11), scissors, and glue. OPTIONS: You can use stickers, spangles, or glitter...
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...