Words and coloring combined can create an atmosphere where communication and writing is encouraged, while coloring. It is simple enough to get colored during a treatment session, or as therapy homework that helps keep one away from the screen. Whatever you use this for, we...
Keeping what is dreaded interesting and magical is the beauty of this tool. Present it in a creative way and kids who dread writing or coming up with words to write on a topic will be more motivated. All you need is a white crayon, and...
He has 15 parts missing and that is not fun for him. Let kids have fun finding the missing bone parts and adding them in. They can keep glancing up to the small picture at the top right (this will help with oculomotor skills) to...
A maze with a story is always a great combination. Whether you tell or read the story, having a maze to go with it will definitely bring out an opportunity to work on visual and motor coordination skills. Just start at her neck and work your...
This move is valuable because it is the beginning movement for doing a cartwheel and you have your hips and feet crossing midline. This is a great addition to an obstacle course. You can place your hands on a line or tire or anything that makes...
Many kids are attracted to these turkeys so here are two versions (one is a turkey napkin holder-the small one) and the other is just a standing turkey using toilet paper rolls for the body. You can also use cardstock paper as a substitute for...
Directed drawing helps clients of all ages. Kids enjoy this particular picture, but you can break down any pictures and have your clients imitate what you show them. All you do is start by drawing a simple line or shape in the picture and let them...
Directed drawing is a wonderful way to build skills and have fun at the same time. Spacial awareness, thought organization, direction following, visual motor integration and coordination are just a few things that are developed with this task. Here is a turkey picture idea. Direction Idea: You...
These are easy to make and full of fun therapy benefits that include; visual-perception, visual motor, memory, executive functioning, and thought organization skills. This is good for clients of all ages and can be specific to their interests. NOTE: Visually attending to details is very important...
AFO's can vary quite a bit, but sometimes what to do with the straps can be a problem. Sometimes it helps to have a picture or show a picture to the client so that they can see, rather than try to remember what it looks...