This task is a favorite with school based OT's because not only are kids motivated to write, they also get to work on spacial awareness, visual tracking, visual motor integration, fine motor coordination, asymmetrical bilateral integration, and sensory tolerance. SUPPLIES: Fork, dark colored paper, white pencil,...
Sometimes adults can be particular with visual motor tasks, so here is a picture idea that can help. Depending on skill level, you may take photos and ask clients to find or draw selected elements. This type of activity can assist with working memory, visual memory,...
This one is a sensory camp favorite for therapists and clients young and old. The streamer is a wonderful way to help clients visually track the ball as it moves thru space. DIRECTIONS: 1. Take colored butcher paper and tape it into your doorway. 2. Tape out...
This is a favorite tool for "Whole Body Listening". Invaluable in many autism classrooms, this gives kids a visual without having to talk with them and they can see what part of their body may not be in a listening position. For example, if their feet...
Doing an activity like this can help with writing, thought organization, memory, and communication skills. We have put in 2 versions for you. Let us know which is your favorite, because together we make therapy better! Download the PDF for Title, Author, Illustrator...
Need a quick coloring and cutting skill idea? Then this will be helpful, so just print and go! Sometimes simple is better for our clients. Many of these kinds of activities are in parents tools under the following categories; classroom tools, obstacle courses, therapeutic activities, and following directions. Download...
This picture can be done and then colored to match the sample. By combining moves and doing it with another, tasks can be more effective. OPTION: Have client direct who colors what, and then use a mirror to help them imitate the pose on the picture. If...
Working together or solo, this picture can motivate trunk strengthening moves. Share your moves with the team, because together we make therapy better! Download the PDF for Working Together Yoga Pose...
Articulation goals are really addressed with this worksheet as well as writing, reading, thought organization, and coloring. It is printer friendly, so use it how you need it to meet your goals! Download the PDF for First & Last Sounds...
Something speech therapists do not want to be without are Ling Sounds. So here they are in a colorful printable form. These sounds are "ahh", "eee", "ooo", "mmm", "shh", and "sss" which cover sounds ranging from 250-4000 Hz. Now that is a lot of frequencies covering...