Umbrellas can be fun for strengthening and visual attention and tracking. A solid bold color or bright multicolored umbrellas work best. Below are 5 fun ways to get therapy done. 1. Place light balls (ones found in a ball pit or table tennis balls are great) in...
For additional ideas go on BrilliantTherapy site to OT=grasp development=minimal and look at 'Balls and Body Activities'. -You can also place tape down on butcher paper laying on the floor and have kids roll the ball on the tape line. -You may want to tape a party...
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...
The About My Moves Game is a great way to get kids moving! Supplies needed: -Dice or numbered cards/paper -Game board player token (you can use anything small like sticky notes, coins, paper clips etc.) Share your games with the Brilliant Therapy team and earn more points! Download PDF for...
Balloons are used in all therapy settings. They can be used for balance, activity tolerance, attention span, visual tracking, and are a nice motivator. When therapy is fun it is more effective. Share what is working for you and receive more points! Download PDF for 7 Balloon...
Here are some basic pictures to use in helping get a classroom of kids all on the same page. These are designed to improve breathing, trunk flexibility strength, body awareness and alertness. All of them are done on the classroom chair and will help sensory...
This is a fun tool that is printer friendly. Add your own coloring to the kids to make it come alive! This can help with reflex integration and overall body health. Check out our e-books on movement and obstacle courses! Download PDF for Show Off Your Stuff!...
Pictures that are fun to look at help clients want to participate and engage in daily exercises. These 7 different exercises ensure flexibility and basic lower body strength will continue. There is blank space for therapists to write in any safety concerns or tips for good...
Use the visual chart to show different body movements! You can laminate and cut them out. Add some velcro and lay them on a strip. You can also use them for a visual schedule. This tool is so beneficial for many kids, not just those...