The concept of this therapy tool can be done several different ways. It can also be embellished depending on what your focus is on. SUPPLIES: Colored paper, glue. PT: This is wonderful to use for the autism crowd. Give them a heart each time they complete the...
In a hurry to get skill building in? This simple task can help with line awareness, sensory input, spacial awareness, and shape identification. SUPPLIES: Yarn or lace, glue, sequins or spangles, and a piece of paper to put it on. OPTIONS: You can use things that are...
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...
Oh the endless world of hearts. Use whatever shape(shamrock, flower,..) you want, but moving the ball across midline while on all fours can be challenging and helpful for motor and cognitive skills. DIRECTIONS: Tape hearts slightly more than shoulder width apart so that as the client...
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...
This is an OT and ST favorite! Minimal cost and lots of fun skill-building. Any clients struggling with visual issues will benefit from the colorful cards that they have to quickly search through and process. Share your list of favorite games with the team on the...
Monkey's have very active arms and legs so this can make body awareness and cognitive skills progress. TIP: We made this small enough to all fit on 1 page, but feel free to enlarge it so it can work out for Pin-The-Parts on the Monkey style...
Learning about life involves money. Here is an opportunity to incorporate some education and movement together. You can use money to make a trail and play some music to have clients walk and stop the music to have them stop and see what money they are...
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 is an effective easy to use tool. Some kids need additional support so use a dry erase marker on their desk for schedules, behaviors, and reward points. TBI clients may respond well to ADL items listed on their bathroom mirror. NOTES: You can use Mr. Clean...