As promised, a post about the Kawa model, because I love it so. Now, I’m not going to be all technical about it. I want this post to appeal to service users, students, prospective students, …
The Model Of Human Occupation (MOHO) frame of reference in occupational therapy is based on theories and assumptions given by the Mary Reilly. The model of human occupation was initially based on Occupational Behavior model (developed by Mary Reilly) and later on, it was introduced to the occupational therapy profession by the Gary Kielhofner and […]
It's Occupational Therapy Month! Celebrate by downloading this super cute free printable of 10 things occupational therapists do.
Looking for free cognitive assessments for your adult patient population? Check out these five free assessments with instructions.
As a SLP, I work PRN providing speech therapy for a company that contracts into nursing homes/SNFs. Our patient caseload is heavily weighted for cognitive therapy specifically memory, problem solving, sequencing, and attention. These qualities are ALL necessary for a patient to complete simple ADLs (activities of daily living) such as eating, brushing their teeth, ... Read More about Cognitive Activity using Peg Board for Speech Therapy in SNF
Through my experience working in a skilled nursing and long term care facility, I have found that patients can greatly benefit from therapy exercises and strategies to improve their breathing coordination as well as expiratory duration and strength. This in turn will positively affect their breath support, swallowing and communication skills. Patients who have are ... Read More about When Communication, Cognition And Swallowing Are Affected By Decreased Breath Support
Learn what a sensory diet is, how it can benefit your child's learning, focus, behavior, and emotional regulation, and discover which activities should be part of your child’s individual sensory diet.
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Most kids love to play card and board games, but did you know that many offer benefits far beyond the obvious social gains. Many games are actually good for cognition and can exercise the brain in areas like visual processing, processing speed, executive functioning, attention, and more! There are three types of benefits: Brain Breaks: Some games offer quick “brain breaks” that can be used during homework completion. A quick reward, when stamina is low, can energize the brain and regain focus. Brain Integration: Other games can help integrate the brain. Some students can lack integration between the two hemispheres of the brain and these activities activate the whole brain. Cognitive Remediation: Finally, there are games that help to strengthen specific areas of cognition and they can serve as a form of cognitive therapy. By exercising these parts of the brain, new neural pathways can develop and areas of weakness can be strengthened and even remediated. I have also written two other blogs that review more games that benefit the brain as well as games that benefit visual processing. Here is a table that reviews some of my favorite games, lists of the cognitive gains, and offers links to the products. GAME: Time to Play COGNITIVE BENEFITS WHERE TO PURCHASE Spot it: about 2-4 minutes Visual Processing Processing Speed Attention to Detail Attention Hemisphere Integration http://amzn.to/2xYTC4t Executive Functioning Games: about 5-10 minutes Visual Processing Working Memory Processing Speed Attention to Detail Attention Hemisphere Integration Mental Flexibility Nonverbal Reasoning https://bit.ly/3o0hxHM Blink: about 2-4 minutes Visual Processing Processing Speed Attention to Detail Attention Mental Flexibility Nonverbal Reasoning http://amzn.to/2xYPqBx Set: about 5-10 minutes Visual Processing Speed of Processing Attention to Detail Attention Mental Flexibility Executive Functioning Nonverbal Reasoning http://amzn.to/2xZ0hM5 Reading Games Bundle Digital Download: depends on the game 5-30 minutes Core reading skills Orton Gillingham Based or phonics based approach https://goo.gl/8R3Fyk Q Bits: depends on the number of rounds played - 2-30 minutes Visual Processing Spatial Relations Speed of Processing Attention to Detail Mental Flexibility Executive Functioning Nonverbal Reasoning http://amzn.to/2yYkwHR Master Mind: depends on the number of rounds played - 10-30 minutes Visual Processing Visual Reasoning Nonverbal Reasoning Attention to Detail Attention Mental Flexibility Executive Functioning http://amzn.to/2gbnPUF Hey What’s the Big Idea: About 3-15 minutes Processing Speed Simultaneous Processing Word Finding RAN Rapid Automatic Naming Attention Mental Flexibility Executive Functioning https://goo.gl/RyHjXj Doodle Dice: about 15 minutes Visual Processing Nonverbal Reasoning Attention to Detail Spatial Relations Attention Mental Flexibility Executive Functioning http://amzn.to/2gbmYTX Blokus: about 30-45 minutes Visual Processing Nonverbal Reasoning Attention to Detail Spatial Relations Attention Mental Flexibility Executive Functioning http://amzn.to/2yow4Y7 Word Shuffle: about 15 minutes Processing Speed Word Finding RAN Rapid Automatic Naming Attention Mental Flexibility Executive Functioning Linguistic Skills https://goo.gl/NHEzS5 Logic Links: depends on the number of rounds played - 3-30 minutes Visual Processing Nonverbal Reasoning Attention to Detail Attention Mental Flexibility Executive Functioning http://amzn.to/2xYRpWE Word Around Game: depends on the number of rounds played - 5-30 minutes Visual Processing Verbal Reasoning Sequential Processing Attention Mental Flexibility Executive Functioning http://amzn.to/2yYB3fe Scattergories the Card Game: depends on the number of rounds played - 5-30 minutes Simultaneous Processing Word Finding Speed of Processing Attention Mental Flexibility Executive Functioning http://amzn.to/2xh1f7D Scattergories the Board Game: depends on the number of rounds played - 5-30 minutes Simultaneous Processing Word Finding Speed of Processing Attention Mental Flexibility Executive Functioning http://amzn.to/2youWnf Pictionary: depends on the number of rounds played- 5-60 minutes Nonverbal Reasoning Verbal Reasoning Fine Motor Dexterity Speed of Processing http://amzn.to/2fQfF75 Apples to Apples: depends on the number of rounds played- 10-30 minutes Verbal Reasoning Attention Mental Flexibility http://amzn.to/2xYRf1l Cranium: depends on the number of rounds played - 5-30 minutes. Auditory Processing Visual Processing Processing Speed Attention to Detail Attention Hemisphere Integration Fine Motor Verbal Reasoning Sequential Processing http://amzn.to/2gbrba6 Jenga - depends on the number of rounds played- 5-30 minutes. Fine Motor Dexterity Motor Planning Nonverbal Reasoning http://amzn.to/2xYTLVg I hope you found this helpful. If you know of other card or board games that you find beneficial, please share them in the comment box below. I will then update this blog to reflect your ideas. Cheers, Dr. Erica Warren Dr. Erica Warren is the author, illustrator, and publisher of multisensory educational materials at Good Sensory Learning. 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If you're looking for inspiring occupational therapy quotes from actual occupational therapists, be sure to check out these 11 best OT quotes!
It's Occupational Therapy Month! Celebrate by downloading this super cute free printable of 10 things occupational therapists do.
There are five pediatric occupational therapy frame of reference that are often used as part of an intervention plan for children by OTs.
What does writing functional pediatric occupational therapy goals really mean? Let's dive in deeper.
Students can learn to self-regulate in the classroom using these sensory support choice boards. Encourages students to identify what sensory tools or activities help facilitate their self-regulation, or you can help encourage activities and provide a visual. This set includes two choice boards with visuals: "I Can" and "I Need". 15 different sensory regulation choices/supports symbols are included. Instructions included. *All images are used with permission from Symbol Stix* Enjoy!
Looking for free cognitive assessments for your adult patient population? Check out these five free assessments with instructions.
Looking for occupational therapy activities using free or household materials? This list of OT activities supports development of OT goals.
As a SLP, I work PRN providing speech therapy for a company that contracts into nursing homes/SNFs. Our patient caseload is heavily weighted for cognitive therapy specifically memory, problem solving, sequencing, and attention. These qualities are ALL necessary for a patient to complete simple ADLs (activities of daily living) such as eating, brushing their teeth, ... Read More about Cognitive Activity using Peg Board for Speech Therapy in SNF
These board games provide all sorts of occupational therapy benefits! Midline crossing, hand eye coordination, proprioception, vestibular input, visual discrimination and more!
There are so many fine motor skills building blocks can help kids develop! Use these block stacking games in occupational therapy.
Through my experience working in a skilled nursing and long term care facility, I have found that patients can greatly benefit from therapy exercises and strategies to improve their breathing coordination as well as expiratory duration and strength. This in turn will positively affect their breath support, swallowing and communication skills. Patients who have are ... Read More about When Communication, Cognition And Swallowing Are Affected By Decreased Breath Support
