Speech activities work well when movement and music are incorporated into the task. This makes the activity more effective. Here are some ideas to get you started on making your own. We put in a template in case you need something quick. SUPPLIES: Colored paper, scissors to...
Taken from our Reset Station and given to you! Make these hearts say any skill you want and place them in succession on a vertically hung paper strip! This concept can also work for some elderly clientele just by changing the tasks inside the hearts, and it...
Kids especially love to be part of creating the obstacle course. They can cut and color elements to be put into the course. This activity can work on several different skills such as; visual-motor, visual-perceptual, and asymmetrical bilateral integration. TIPS: If you need to color these...
Stringing beads and buttons, lacing boards, and weaving tasks are important to do so that one can tie their shoes, or tape a package. OPTIONS: To better develop balance skills and multi-tasking, do this while standing or walking....
Complete The Face works on a variety of skills; visual-motor, FM coordination, thought organization, mental discipline, visual-perceptual skills and much more. TIP: If your client is overly anxious about starting the task, direct them with your finger to trace one section of the line that they...
Oh My! This is a blast! This treatment tool works on so much: -Writing -Thought organization -UE ROM & Strengthening & Endurance -Attention to task -Visual-Perception -Visual Motor -ADL Checklist And so much more, especially if you have a large mirror where you can trace body parts. Our sensory summer camp kids loved writing...
This simple design is made to get a good feel as to what level your client is at without taking the entire therapy session. Some of the skills addressed may depend on how this is administered, but here are a few; visual-motor, visual-perceptual, bilateral integration, and...
Oh, how these chenille stem beauties can make therapy fun! This is wonderful for fine motor control, digital strength and coordination, shape, top to bottom orientation, sensory stimulation, and emotional happiness. Supplies: =Pipe cleaner (Chenille Stems) =Green crayon or marker =Card stock paper =Bottled Glue TIPS: Just take a sneak peak at...
Balls can be used for so many different activities in therapy. Here is one that can be adapted many ways. OPTIONS: You may use colored paper taped to the ground instead of cardboard. ST: Have clients call out a word from a chosen topic each time the...
Looking for a clover can be like looking for a needle in the hay stack. Great for visual discrimination and memory skills. Directions: Cut out clovers of different sizes and then cut out some 4-leafed clovers to mix in. You can vary the colors of green...