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01 Jan

Posted at 20:06h in by

For kids/clients who have a goal to follow a picture chart of FIRST doing one task and THEN the other these can be helpful. Organizing thoughts thru pictures can be very helpful with some populations. There is a printer friendly version included and you can cut...

29 Nov

Posted at 22:24h in by

An advantage of making these peppermint bowls that it keeps kids guessing what other edible things can be made into functional items and helps to diminish the client's set-in-stone mindset allowing future opportunities to expand their comfort zone in olfactory and gustatory areas as well...

22 Nov

Posted at 00:09h in by

Unscrewing caps can be a challenge that is part of everyday life, so make it fun to practice. A wonderful way to build patience, hand strength, and confidence. OPTIONS: Try turning it into a game such as see how many you can screw and unscrew in...

15 Nov

Posted at 19:00h in by

Lunch boxes are not the only ADL item that people deal with. Try pulling things out of a wallet, purse, make up bag, pencil box, an envelope, golf bag, refrigerator, or dresser drawers. Therapists can sometimes not get to it all, so here is a...

24 Oct

Posted at 18:06h in by

This is a wonderful guide to place near the bathroom sink. It can also be used as a guide for an activity that involves hand washing. We want to keep germs down especially in clinics, schools, and camp settings so this can help encourage thorough...

03 Oct

Posted at 21:41h in by

Here are 7 different activities that you can do that can help build the cognitive skills of your clients. These are often overlooked and critical for IADL success. Sometimes you can give them to a caretaker to do as therapy homework and then have them...