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We got the worms from the Dollar Store and placed them inside a empty water bottle. The worms move in and out of the water bottle with just the right amount of tugging. This is a clinic favorite! You can time a client or have...

Some therapists love the grotto grips and others do not. It just depends on the client and how they respond to it. Trial and error may be the key to finding the right tool to assist in grasp on writing utensils.  Using a finger to gage...

Why not let kids do 1 leg balance stands on their own foot prints? Use spangles or fuzz balls and yarn to increase visual interest and sensory input to bare feet. Obstacle Course: For safety make sure the hand & foot prints are secured properly to...

This is usually a hit in the school setting (because scrap laminate is usually thrown out) for occupational and physical therapists. Whether it is used as pretend ice skating or a relay activity across the floor, the scraps of laminate work well. They can also...

Bright colored balls are wonderful with or without water. We like to use water because it increases sensory input and the balls can move around forcing increased visual tracking. It is such fun for everyone. OPTIONS: Try using tongs for smaller balls or placing large balls into...