Folding Paper into Thirds before Stacking Activity

Advertisements The following links share more information about stacking activities- with illustrations from my book The Recycling Occupational Therapist

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Inserting Balls to Play “Cannon Ball”

Advertisements The following pictures are from slides I took over 35 years ago when I was working at an institution…

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Stacking Designer Cardboard Boxes

Advertisements The boxes shown below do not require matching up sides to create the design… However, the clients painted the…

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Developmental Disabilities and Switches to Activate Battery-Operated Devices

Advertisements Updated March 28, 2025 Many children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are more willing to engage…

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How “Success-Only” Activities Promote Learning

Advertisements Updated March 21, 2025 Many years ago, I worked at a day program training adults with developmental disabilities and…

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Behavioral and Sensory Based Interventions VS Social Emotional Learning

Advertisements This is a difficult and an emotional topic. I am not only an occupational therapist with over 40 years…

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Make a Robot to Develop Manipulation Skills

Advertisements Here is an excerpt from my book The Recycling Occupational Therapist… … and a few more manipulation ideas…

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