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Rat Pads and other comfort positive tools are important for compliance with any exercise routine. In this case the rat pad was used to provide comfort at the elbow joint. TIP: They are light and easy to use for both upper and lower body. [Heel raises,...

There are many ways to do matching activities, from socks to pictures and all of them can be fun, especially if they are a subject of interest. These types of activities are wonderful for visual memory, visual-perceptual skills, turn taking, attention to details and task...

If you like this, you may like the Fine Motor Sensory Stations. Fine Motor Stations have endless possibilities. Remember to keep each element simple without too many steps so that clients will be able to get to each of the tasks. Cutting, folding, searching, rotating, mazes, puzzles,...

Using sensory bins can address a variety of skills. You may choose to work on writing and memory by placing a letter on a card underneath the fluff, rice, etc. and then have clients trace it with their finger and guess the letter or you...

Obstacle courses should be changed frequently to continue to build skills, use a variety of muscles, and build a variety of neurological pathways. If there is a particular challenge it is fine to keep it again in your next course until better mastery is achieved....

Sometimes a quick sensory hack is just the fix for the ADHD kid or to wake up the alertness level for learning. This is a strategy that can get missed but can be super effective. OPTIONS: Body lotion, coconut oil, sunscreen, aloe vera gel, and a...

Obstacle courses are so much more appealing than just doing moves and counting from 1 to 10. Enjoy making your own course, and using some ideas from this one. If you like this you will definitely like the eBooks on obstacle courses found here at Brilliant...

Using Google Eyes can make all the difference in how kids will view the activity. BTW We added an obstacle course procedure tool that will help ensure success so that kids understand expectations better and are motivated to follow the rules. If you have come up with...

Trapazoid Jumping is a great way to address reflex integration, bilateral integration, and coordination. Share your favorite ways to work on these skills with the Brilliant Therapy team and get credit! Together we make therapy better!...