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The Spinner that Develops Tripod and Tool grasps

May 23, 2023 Barbara A. Smith, MS, OTR/L Leave a comment

Advertisements Stabilizing the spinner using tongs strengthens and develops coordination of the “tripod fingers” used in handwriting. I love these…

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Posted in: Autism, child development, Developmental disabilities, dyspraxia, Make a craft or adaptation, occupational therapy, Uncategorized Filed under: spinner that develops grasping skills, spinners for sensory stimulation

Letter Sizing, Orientation, Spacing and Formation Activity

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

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Posted in: Autism, Developmental disabilities, dyspraxia, Learning disabilities, Make a craft or adaptation, occupational therapy Filed under: letter formation, letter orientation, letter sizing, letter spacing

Zipper Strategy: Practice Attaching sliders to Zipper

May 20, 2023 Barbara A. Smith, MS, OTR/L Leave a comment

Advertisements Save zipper sliders from old clothing, backpacks, pocketbooks etc. or purchase a package sold to repair zippers. I recommend…

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Posted in: Developmental disabilities, dyspraxia, Learning disabilities, Make a craft or adaptation, occupational therapy Filed under: practice with zipper sliders, zipping strategies, zipping techniques

Elastics on Squishy Ball Activity

May 19, 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: autism spectrum disorder, bilateral hand skills, bilateral motor control

Stringing Rings while Standing on A Horse

May 18, 2023 Barbara A. Smith, MS, OTR/L Leave a comment

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Posted in: Autism, child development, Developmental disabilities, dyspraxia, hippotherapy, occupational therapy, Sensory Processing Disorders Filed under: stringing rings while on horse

Paint Roller Sensory Activity

May 15, 2023 Barbara A. Smith, MS, OTR/L Leave a comment

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Posted in: Autism, Developmental disabilities, occupational therapy, Sensory Processing Disorders Filed under: deep pressure sensory stimulation, high-low vestibular stimulation, proprioceptive stimulation, vestibular stimulation

Create A Bagel Ring Stack!

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Posted in: Developmental disabilities, dyspraxia, Make a craft or adaptation, occupational therapy Filed under: adapted ring stack, ring stack

Happy Mother’s Day!

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

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Posted in: Geriatrics, occupational therapy Filed under: alzheimers disease, dementia, happy mother's day

Spelling with Legos: Great for Bilateral Hand Skills!

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Posted in: Autism, child development, dyspraxia, occupational therapy Filed under: cerebral palsy activity, Lego activity, resistive materials

EZ Hold Magnetic Wand Activity

May 13, 2023 Barbara A. Smith, MS, OTR/L Leave a comment

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Posted in: child development, Developmental disabilities, Make a craft or adaptation, occupational therapy Filed under: ez hold adaptations, grasping strategies, magnetic wand

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