24 Dec AFO Don & Doff
AFO's can vary quite a bit, but sometimes what to do with the straps can be a problem. Sometimes it helps to have a picture or show a picture to the client so that they can see, rather than try to remember what it looks...
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11 Dec Frankenstein Head
This is a fun adaptable activity that will have kids engaged in drawing and cutting. They really get into making scars on the face which is great for learning about lines which ultimately helps with handwriting skill development. SUPPLIES: green paper, black paper, marker, glue stick,...
11 Dec Penny Spinning Toys
These are definitely worth doing. Upper body strengthening (including digits), coordination, and visual motor skills get a workout and it is so much fun! SUPPLIES: cardboard(we used a discarded box), scissors, and a coin (penny, nickel, or quarter). Colored paper and glue is optional. DIRECTIONS: Using the...
07 Dec Straddle Leg Writing
Inner thigh ROM is often neglected in kids. They don't have to climb up a wagon or ride a horse to get anywhere, thus, their legs are weaker and often not conditioned with limited range of motion (ROM). Doing this can also be good for...
07 Dec Body Sock
Body Socks are a great addition to an obstacle course, providing some kids the proprioceptive feedback they need to their sensory system. Other kids prefer to be squashed between to cushions. And some kids just like both. OPTION: We had a client carry two containers filled...
07 Dec Tires!
Tires! Jump in them, jump around them, roll them, walk on them, stack them, paint them, and wash them. They are cooooool! Kids dig working with them! They see car tires often and it makes them feel tough! OPTIONS: You can fill them with sand or...
06 Dec Pool Noodle Pick Up
Pool noodles can be used for a variety of therapy tasks. This picture should give you additional ideas on what you can do for grasping balls, balloons, and stuffed animals with 1 pool noodle. Great for using 2 hands together and accomplishing a task. Yippee!...
06 Dec October Obstacle Course -19
Obstacle courses can be made from a variety of items. In this Obstacle course we used discarded containers and put a pumpkin face on the bottom of the containers and then let kids place the opening on a hook. We also, had them carry (vampire blood- water...
06 Dec Favorite School Test for OT’s
If you have not been doing pediatrics and now find yourself thrust into the school setting, here are some of the most common standardized tests being used. **VMI = Beery Buktenica Visual Motor Integration (good for ages 3 and up), This test can be done every...
06 Dec Colored Bug
If you do not have time to color some bugs to put on your obstacle course, we have you covered. These can also be used as examples for coloring. OPTIONS: Using games or challenges with bugs are usually a hit with kids. Bugs move and are...