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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...

With this activity you can check: direction following attention span visual discrimination thought organization memory This activity provides a great opportunity to use strategies to be successful. Share your strategies for clients and get Brilliant Therapy points! Download PDF for Word Shapes...

Cut out and laminate the pictures then use them to help transition clients from each movement to the next. This can with help processing and decrease anxiety. More pictures like these can be found in Body Movement; Visual Aids or check out our Reset Station ebook. Share...

Balloons are used in all therapy settings. They can be used for balance, activity tolerance, attention span, visual tracking, and are a nice motivator. When therapy is fun it is more effective. Share what is working for you and receive more points! Download PDF for 7 Balloon...

Here are some basic pictures to use in helping get a classroom of kids all on the same page. These are designed to improve breathing, trunk flexibility strength, body awareness and alertness. All of them are done on the classroom chair and will help sensory...

This is a fun tool that is printer friendly. Add your own coloring to the kids to make it come alive! This can help with reflex integration and overall body health. Check out our e-books on movement and obstacle courses! Download PDF for Show Off Your Stuff!...

Try playing some relaxing music while doing these moves. It will help make these positions more powerful. ST: You can have clients say a sentence while they hold each body position. You can find more moves like these in the 'Tools's section of BrilliantTherapy. Download PDF for Chair...