Put a bit of flexible thinking and moving and you have another therapy tool worth having. Clients find this fun and can motivate some of the clients that have therapy doldrums. We have also included a version that you can. have clients color the answers on. Share...
If you like this, you will like "Circle What You Can Walk On". Reading is not necessary and bright colors make it fun for most. Cognitive skills as well as thought organization building questions can be used with this tool. Some examples of this are: "What...
The wonderful world of movement sometimes need a jump start. This activity my be the tool you need to encourage a client to move or find movement engaging. Sometimes when we talk about it, imagine, and play a game about it, the movement bug bites. We...
He has 15 parts missing and that is not fun for him. Let kids have fun finding the missing bone parts and adding them in. They can keep glancing up to the small picture at the top right (this will help with oculomotor skills) to...
This DIY matching activity is easy and cheap to make. I got a free shoe box from a TJMaxx store, then took a piece of paper and placed colors on it with markers and glued it to the top of the shoebox. Then I took scissors...
PT: PT's will often place these around an obstacle course or make a path. Don't forget to print one out for clients to take home to make their own obstacle course if you want to promote therapy follow thru. OT: Use this as a jump and...
Pipe cleaner can also be useful in obstacle courses as well as crafts or shoe tying practice. Here they are used as part of an obstacle course designed to address balance and sensory defensiveness. We used pipe cleaners, blue paper, shredded paper (gift paper) and small...
Foot activities are endless. Here are some more ideas: 1. Jump up and down a line onto different heights or sensory strips (carpet pieces, bubble wrap, sand, etc.) 2. Pedicures 3. Theraband-flexing and extending ankles 4. Stepping over pipe cleaners or balloons 5. Picking up socks, fuzz balls, marbles, etc....
There is nothing more crazy than sticking watermelon between your toes. What else can you to do wake up feet or get them desensitized? Use your creativity and enthusiasm to get those feet involved! Hopefully these pictures will help you think of what you have available...
Yoga moves outside can sometimes make a significant difference in participation for kids. You will want to have a mat or beach towel for best results as this can help to focus attention. Relaxation, sensory regulation and strengthening are just some of the wonderful benefits. Download...