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Umbrellas can be fun for strengthening and visual attention and tracking. A solid bold color or bright multicolored umbrellas work best. Below are 5 fun ways to get therapy done. 1. Place light balls (ones found in a ball pit or table tennis balls are great) in...

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...

Supplies: -1 white paper (8.5x11) -1 red paper (8.5x11) -1 blue paper. (8.5x11) -glue stick or bottle -scissors -optional stars; spangles, cut out stars or polk a dots, small white fuzz balls Tips for success: - Have a model to show what to expect -This activity can be used for all ages based on...

Supplies: Acrylic paint Fruit & Vegetables to clean and cut Cutting board Knife Thick paper (usually white works well) Sink and towels to clean up Optional: cookie cutters if using watermelon Fruit and Vegetables that work well for this activity are as follows: potatoes, celery, carrots, lemons, oranges, grapefruits, beets (good without paint),...