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...
About Me Games are designed to build specific skills. This version targets improving hand dexterity, motor planning, and other skills. Supplies Needed: -Dice -Player tokens Share your games with us on Brilliant Therapy facebook page or get a friend to join and earn points! Download PDF for About My Hands...
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...
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...
These 3 moves can cheer a heart and allow it to thrive as the body physically benefits from the skills it addresses such as balance, imitation of moving objects, and following directions. If you like these, you will really like the e-books on obstacle courses. Check...
This new format can help inspire clients to improve follow through. Everyone likes pictures! This can be an effective motivational tool for elderly clients. It makes everything look easier. Share what your elderly clients are responding well to on your Brilliant Therapy facebook page and receive...
Try approaching movements by coloring them first and then doing them. You may be surprised at what changing the routine can do. Simple to color or cut out, the kids get to look at their own colorful creations and do the moves. Now that makes coloring...