Thursday, June 30, 2011

Pocket Full of Therapy: Stretchy Mouse and Cheese

Helping children engage in fun activities to increase hand/finger strength (as well as activity tolerance) can be challenging. But when I saw this therapy product, I had to smile:) Not only can you use this product as-is, but you could also expand the concept by creating other "habitat" obstacles for these mice to squeeze in and out. Planning and creating habitat obstacles would incorporate visual-perceptual, motor planning, coordination, and frustration tolerance skills. 

Gogurt: Cool Idea for Trying New Food

I saw a commercial where the boy is squeezing his Gogurt tube to see how fast the creamy flavor will reach his mouth. This is a great way to help those who are tactile defensive learn to enjoy trying new flavors, textures, food items. Plus, Gogurt eliminates the need for spoons, which may make it more fun for the child to experiment with this food item. Or, if your child depends on spoons to keep food off the lips, you can squeeze the Gogurt into a bowl, cup, etc. 

Friday, June 17, 2011

Online Store - QCharm - College Station, TX

Online Store - QCharm - College Station, TX

Finally! I have been able to upload my QCharm sets of 10 charms/2 wristbands sets. Now you can actually see the charms' images, which will help you decide which of these School Tools sets works for you.