Watch the video at YourTherapySource to see how to play the Box Balance game to encourage balance skills, motor planning, body awareness, eye foot coordination and right/left discrimination. You can get the Bilibo Pixel here.
The Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders published research on motor abilities in autism. Using a computational approach the researchers broke down motor control into different components.They discuss altered motor behavior in children with autism such as: slower repetitive hand and foot movements slower and less accurate manual dexterity diadochokinesis – ability to rapidly perform […]
Here are 5 activities using painter’s tape that encourage balance skills, jumping skills, motor planning, body awareness and aerobic fitness. You can watch the video for ideas at YourTherapySource.com.
Tip of the day: Do you always remember to wait for a child’s motor response following directions? I know I do not. A simple tip is to countdown from 5 (or even 10 for some children) to wait each time you give a specific motor direction. Whether it be about picking up small objects, playing […]
These homemade hurdles can be made in different heights or reconfigured for other activities to practice jumping skills, balance, motor planning and body awareness. You can get more info and watch the video at YourTherapySource.
Watch this video to learn how to create 5 gross motor and bilateral coordination activities using plastic tablecloths and shower curtain rings from the Dollar Store.
Lately, I have been using a free metronome app on the iPhone to help teach gross motor skills. There are several metronome apps so pick the one that works best for you. I downloaded this one since it was free and it works fine for my purposes. Basically you can set the beat on the […]
Practice balance skills, coordination, jumping skills, motor planning and motor memory all with some duct tape and rope! Watch the video for all the details at YourTherapySource.com.
There are more and more active games coming out on the market. LoopzTM is a toy available in stores ranging from $35 to $50 (Walmart, Target, ToysRUs, etc) and online that is a great tool to practice motor planning and coordination skills. It is a set of four arches that has lights in each arch. […]
Here are 5 back to school tips for students with motor planning deficits: 1. Take a tour: It can be difficult for children with motor planning issues to adapt to a new classroom, new hallways and new obstacles. Make sure the student feels comfortable in the new environment by allowing him/her ample time to explore […]