Pre-vocational Tasks: Folding Paper, Stuffing Envelopes and Attaching Labels

Advertisements Folding Paper The illustrations shown in this post are from my book The Recycling Occupational Therapist. Folding paper, stuffing…

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How to Make and Use “Sensory Bags or Rings” made from Socks, Sweaters or Pants

Advertisements Sensory bags and sensory rings are super easy to make and a versatile therapeutic tool. It is also quite…

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Make Your Own Bilateral Bat, Two-Handled Pull and Zoom Ball Activities

Advertisements The following bilateral sensory activities are easy to individualize, age appropriate for both children and adults and can be…

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How to Provide Proprioception: Using Resistive Fine-Motor Activities

Advertisements Squeeze, Push, Pull! Activities that involve squeezing, pushing or pulling provide proprioceptive sensory stimulation to the hand joints and…

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Trader Joe’s Cone Holder Insertion/Stacking Tasks

Advertisements I always thought that those orange holders at the Trader’s Joe store designed to clip onto the cart and…

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Autism Spectrum Disorders and Handwriting

Advertisements Handwriting is arguably one of the most difficult fine-motor skills a young child is required to learn. Not every…

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Make Your Own Manipulation Snow People

Advertisements The possibilities are endless when cutting up plastic containers for seasonal activities. Here are a few easy to make…

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