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Category: Autism

Make a Weighted Shoulder or Lap Bag

July 31, 2023 Barbara A. Smith, MS, OTR/L Leave a comment

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Posted in: Autism, Developmental disabilities, Make a craft or adaptation, occupational therapy, Sensory Processing Disorders Filed under: proprioceptive stimulation, weighted lap bag, weighted materials, weighted shoulder pad

Knit Using Plastic Bag “Yarn”!

July 30, 2023 Barbara A. Smith, MS, OTR/L Leave a comment

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Posted in: Autism, Developmental disabilities, Make a craft or adaptation, occupational therapy Filed under: knitting, motor planning skills, plastic bag knitting

Bilateral Resistive Sensory Activity: removing shapes from Cord

July 24, 2023 Barbara A. Smith, MS, OTR/L Leave a comment

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Posted in: Autism, Developmental disabilities, dyspraxia, Make a craft or adaptation, occupational therapy, Sensory Processing Disorders Filed under: proprioceptive sensory stimulation, resistive hand activity, resistive stringing, seating adaptations

Velcro Adaptation for Blind Individual who Loves Insertion Tasks

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Posted in: Autism, Developmental disabilities, dyspraxia, Make a craft or adaptation, occupational therapy Filed under: blind client, stabilization strategies, velcro strategies

Resistive Stringing Activity Using Phone Charger Coil

July 22, 2023 Barbara A. Smith, MS, OTR/L Leave a comment

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Posted in: Autism, Developmental disabilities, Make a craft or adaptation, occupational therapy, Sensory Processing Disorders Filed under: eye-hand coordination, proprioceptive stimulation, resistive hand activity, resistive stringing

Tying Weighted Bags Together for Sensory Stimulation

July 21, 2023 Barbara A. Smith, MS, OTR/L Leave a comment

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Posted in: Autism, Developmental disabilities, Make a craft or adaptation, occupational therapy, Sensory Processing Disorders Filed under: manipulation skills, manipulation skills motor planning, proprioceptive sensory input, tying knots, vestibular stimulation

Partner Activity: Removing Clothespins with Physical Assistance

July 14, 2023 Barbara A. Smith, MS, OTR/L Leave a comment

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Posted in: Autism, Developmental disabilities, Make a craft or adaptation, occupational therapy, Sensory Processing Disorders Filed under: blind client, partner activity, visual impairment

Wiping Board to Promote Sensory Stimulation and Standing Balance

July 12, 2023 Barbara A. Smith, MS, OTR/L Leave a comment

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Posted in: Autism, Developmental disabilities, Make a craft or adaptation, occupational therapy, Sensory Processing Disorders Filed under: proprioceptive hand activity, proprioceptive input, proprioceptive sensory input, proprioceptive strategies

Simple Visual Attention, Reaching Task Using Magnetic White Board

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Posted in: Autism, Developmental disabilities, dyspraxia, Learning disabilities, Make a craft or adaptation, occupational therapy Filed under: drawing circles, magnetic board strategies, reaching strategies

Mermaid Cushion Sensory Strategy for Individuals with SPD

July 9, 2023 Barbara A. Smith, MS, OTR/L Leave a comment

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Posted in: Autism, Developmental disabilities, Sensory Processing Disorders Filed under: fidget tools, tactile stimulation, tactile strategies

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