OT tip of the week: Heavy work is something your OT may recommend to do at home. These activities can often have a calming effect. Here are 10 naturally occurring activities you can try at home: 1.) Carry heavy items: help with groceries 2.) Push or pull boxes with toys/ books 3.) pull another child on a blanket across the floor 4.) Pull a Wagon with toys or person in it 5.) perform household chores: vacuum, sweep, wipe off table, carry laundry basket 6.) Rake leaves 7.) pillow fight:) 8.) drink thick liquids through a straw (milkshake, applesauce) 9.) take couch cushions off, vacuum and put back 10.) allow child to chew gum, eat crunchy foods or drink water from a bottle with a straw while doing homework. Please feel free to share any more ideas!
Posted on: Thu, 15 May 2014 16:23:09 +0000