The magnet rings set is one of my very favorite toys that I use in therapy. The kids I work with love it, and the parents are often quite intrigued. Here are the main reasons: The Magnets Strengthen the fingers Help with fingertip grasp of objects Provide proprioceptive input (add sensation with attraction/repulsion) Foster creative […]Continue reading
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Squigz
Using Squigz For strength and body awareness, a delightful popping sensation, grasping skills, and bilateral coordination Squigz are a wonderful and fun way to get strength and proprioceptive input (a popping sensation) into fingers, hands and arms. They are suction cups that stick to each other or any smooth surface. I’ve used them on windows […]Continue reading
Playdoh
Using Playdoh a “heavy work” activity that strengthens hands and fingers and improves body awareness and bilateral coordination I see many children who have difficulty accurately sensing their own bodies, including where body parts are in relation to space, other objects, and other body parts. These kids often have a hard time sitting still or […]Continue reading