Apraxia-Kids Parent Conference
Break Out Session
Occupational Therapy
Sensory Integration
Christine Nypaver
The first half of the class was spent discussing OT and what it was... I think. It was after lunch and jet lag was getting to me... I fell asleep. The second half was spent looking at the products and ideas brought in by the presenter. A number of people were able to ask her questions about their particular child during this time also. Below is a list of ideas and activities for a sensory diet.
- Fun ideas for motor planning (T stool, stretchy bands)
- Blow pens
- Concentration - the game
- Nuk brush
- Swing on belly on swing, twrill around, then give a direction, go get X,Y,Z and put it in the bucket, swing, spin, go get
- Obstacle Course : Put pictures, letters etc in course. Time child to go through the course and collect specific items. Go find the B
- Lay on belly on floor to write, forces smaller movements and lighter touch. Makes pencil grasp easier
- Put small lego or something under last two fingers of hand to force pencil grasp and give tactile feedback on how grasp feels
- Squiggle Wiggle Writers or smelly markers
- Fighting the Slumps: Heavy Work, wheelbarrow walk/crab walk, "push the wall overâ"
Additionally, I took pictures of some of the stuff that was displayed. The pictures are on the main page at this link,
Photos.
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