Individual chapters from Dr. Harold Wiener’s book ‘Eyes OK I’m OK’, from OEPF.org. These activities can be helpful for working with children with vision-related learning problems. The notes and activities presented in the book will be of interest to occupational…
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Bunt Ball
Download this pdf file: Bunt Ball See Also: Bunt Ball Video Instruction on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUdZ7LEAG3w&feature=related
Meditation: Introduction To Lessons
See Also: Meditation: Introduction Meditation: Setting the Stage Meditation: Introduction to Lessons Meditation: Quick Meditation Meditation: The Candle Meditation: Modified Candle For Children Meditation: Beads Meditation: Direct Seeing Approaching Therapy Remember, the idea is to practice meditation and to try…
Arrow Directionality
Arrow Directionality 341 Arrow Directionality 342 Arrow Directionality Wksht This activity is virtually identical to the one above. Have a look for comparison. Directional Arrows This activity is designed to reinforce left/right awareness (laterality) and bilateral integration. The procedure…
High-Level Reading Skills
High-level reading skills refers to associative skills, that is, reading for comprehension. Likewise, by ‘high-level’, we also mean training capacity to read more and understand more in a fashion required by modern classrooms and post-secondary institutions. Video and instructions…
Clapping Games
Purpose: To develop rhythm, bilateral integration, and laterality awareness. Materials: Two simple chairs or stools. Metronome, music. Procedure: Child and therapist sit erect, facing one another. Rest hands on knees, palms down. Set a beat on the metronome (a song…
Ball Bounce Instructions
Ball Bounce Instructions These instructions are only a sample of the many things you can do with simple balls. Balls have a bad name in part because they are known to break things in classrooms and homes. The key…
Jumping Jacks
Follow the directions below. You should already be familiar with loading exercises and approaching therapy. Feel free to use the Metronome at any time to improve accuracy, speed, and control. Jumping Jacks are a great way to energize clients and…
Brock Vertical
These exercises strengthen eye muscles and muscle control for work at near distances. You are advised to avoid these exercises unless your doctor directs you to use them. While this activity is designed to provide benefit, it may also…
Haptic Writing
Coming Soon: Rosner Dot activities for building spatial awareness and visual-motor integration skills. Haptic Writing Start by downloading and printing the document above. We recommend loading this task as instructed using the metronome. Also be sure to review the notes…