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How to Use Sensory Reinforcement

June 4, 2023 Barbara A. Smith, MS, OTR/L Leave a comment

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Posted in: cause and effect relationships, Developmental disabilities, Make a craft or adaptation, occupational therapy, Uncategorized Filed under: hand skills, sensory reinforcement

Easy Sewing Adaptations

June 3, 2023 Barbara A. Smith, MS, OTR/L Leave a comment

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Posted in: Developmental disabilities, dyspraxia, Geriatrics, Make a craft or adaptation, occupational therapy, Uncategorized Filed under: adapted sewing

Reaching for Squeaky Ball to Build Skills during Hippotherapy

June 2, 2023 Barbara A. Smith, MS, OTR/L Leave a comment

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Posted in: cause and effect relationships, child development, Developmental disabilities, hippotherapy, occupational therapy, Uncategorized Filed under: communication skills, postural control, signing

Brush Stringing for Tactile Defensiveness

May 27, 2023 Barbara A. Smith, MS, OTR/L Leave a comment

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The Spinner that Develops Tripod and Tool grasps

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

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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

Curvy Ring Stack for Sensory Stimulation and Fun!

May 16, 2023 Barbara A. Smith, MS, OTR/L Leave a comment

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Large Rings on Vibrating Tube Activity

May 7, 2023 Barbara A. Smith, MS, OTR/L Leave a comment

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Stretching Pictures with Elastics

May 6, 2023 Barbara A. Smith, MS, OTR/L Leave a comment

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Spiral Ring Stack Adaptation for Individuals on Autism Spectrum

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Connect Four Adaptations

May 5, 2023 Barbara A. Smith, MS, OTR/L Leave a comment

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