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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...

Supplies: - Paper plate -Paint or colored markers ( tan, black, red) -Eyes (google eyes or cut a small white circle of paper and draw in the pupil) -1 Sheet of blue or black construction paper (if you choose black have a white colored pencil on hand or white...

Supplies: -1 white paper (8.5x11) -1 red paper (8.5x11) -1 blue paper. (8.5x11) -glue stick or bottle -scissors -optional stars; spangles, cut out stars or polk a dots, small white fuzz balls Tips for success: - Have a model to show what to expect -This activity can be used for all ages based on...

Supplies: Acrylic paint Fruit & Vegetables to clean and cut Cutting board Knife Thick paper (usually white works well) Sink and towels to clean up Optional: cookie cutters if using watermelon Fruit and Vegetables that work well for this activity are as follows: potatoes, celery, carrots, lemons, oranges, grapefruits, beets (good without paint),...