Whether it is a game, obstacle course element, visual memory (works with lots of sock pairs) task, or a tricky way to get a kid to put them on their feet, socks can be fun. OPTION: You can also make ABA and other patterns with food...
This is a wonderful way to get ADL skills in along with UE, task tolerance, cognitive, and social/emotional needs met. Don't forget to address safety in the adult population in regards to handling sharps and unsafe mobility in the kitchen environment. Wonderful paint patterns can be made...
Pool noodles are inexpensive and fun to use in therapy. If you tape them together in circles they make targets for shooting your javelin noodles thru or to jump into. In the clinic setting, clients can stand between parallel bars while throwing the javelins. This activity...
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...
Toot Launchers are easy to make, and a great skill builder for kids and adults. When placed correctly, this can be used by wheelchair level clients too! If you have clients waiting to be seen, this can be a great way to keep them busy building...
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...
Supplies: +Black Butcher Paper +Many different colored papers to cut circles out of +Glue stick +Scissors to cut out shadow and circles +Pencil to trace shadow Tips: If you have limited time, you may want to have the dots cut out ahead of time. Sort them into containers and have kids use...