Supplies: +Water balloons filled with some water. +Paint (acrylic or any paint works) +Containers that can be use to place paint and balloon in (you can cut off the top of a plastic milk container or use a plate). +Paper to paint on. Smaller or larger balloons will help...
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...
If you like these, there are plenty more moves to assist with reflex integration, body awareness, sensory and coordination needs in the e-books obstacle courses. Check them out! Download PDF for ATNR & Landau...
You can use the exercise move that has your client sitting on a large ball to elevate the level of alertness and make it more fun, by holding something that they want in front of them so that they want to sit up and bring...
Another way you can have a client walk 2 parallel lines, is tho have them place both feet on one line, and then both hands on the other line. Have client move sideways along the lines while keeping both feet and hands traveling along the...
STNR assists with bilateral movements and processing information in both hemispheres of the brain. It assists in the development of the Tonic Labryinthine Reflex (TLR). Retained STNR; - Unable to coordinate crawling on hands and feet - Poor posture - Floppy or low muscle tone - Difficulty maintaining good posture...
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...