Sensory rich with visual-motor, cognitive, and communication skill development added is what you get when you do this. Do not worry about the mess, it is not that bad and so worth it! This is also wonderful for building task attention, sensory tolerance, and visual-motor...
This is usually a hit in the school setting (because scrap laminate is usually thrown out) for occupational and physical therapists. Whether it is used as pretend ice skating or a relay activity across the floor, the scraps of laminate work well. They can also...
Using visual supports for autistic clients an be helpful for everyone. Directions: Let client know that they will earn 3 stars/hearts before they get to engage in a task of their choosing. As the client stays on task, therapist/teacher can place a star/heart on the task...
Activities like this make tracing a hand or cutting and pasting tasks meaningful which will help make stronger pathways. Understanding how parts come together to make a whole item is just another benefit to doing this task. Supplies: 1 red paper bag Red paper to trace hands...
This colorful turtle utilizes the following skills: auditory and visual processing, bilateral integration, sensory, visual-motor and grasping. Just cut and assemble using a glue stick. TIPS: It is easy for kids to misplace the back legs as was done in the picture. To pick up paint,...
Tongs are a wonderful way to increase interest, hand strength, proprioceptive feedback, and work on visual-motor skills. OPTIONS: Try having clients pick up, toast from a toaster, finger foods such as trail mix, pipe cleaner that is stuck in a colander, squishy toys, or fuzz balls...
Bright colored balls are wonderful with or without water. We like to use water because it increases sensory input and the balls can move around forcing increased visual tracking. It is such fun for everyone. OPTIONS: Try using tongs for smaller balls or placing large balls into...
If you do not have feathers, you are in luck with the pdf. Turkey tasks are therapy fun at it's best, so enjoy. SUPPLIES: Scissors, glue, feathers or markers/crayons, and a background paper (such as construction paper). This task will help build skills for cognition, fine motor,...
This is easy to make and can help build skills in the areas of fine motor, cognition, body awareness, thought organization, and task tolerance. SUPPLIES: colored construction paper, glue, scissors, and markers. OPTIONS: Use colored feathers rather than colored paper for the turkey feathers. NOTE: If working on...
Light tables bring joy to visual-motor activities! Easy to make and a great addition to any obstacle course. DIY Light Tables can be made different ways. We used some plexi-glass on a wood frame, and then added Christmas lights. You can also use a clear plastic...