Do occupational therapists use ipads?

Do occupational therapists use ipads?

Some therapists have started using the iPad in pediatric OT for motor, sensory, visual perception, and social participation related goals (Hoesterey & Chappelle, 2012), however, it is unknown which applications occupational therapists find most useful with their clients and how they use them in treatment.

How can I practice occupational therapy at home?

Occupational Therapy Activities to Try at Home

1. Build an Obstacle Course Through the House.
2. Involve Your Child in a Cooking Activity.
3. Make Bath Time a Fun Activity.
4. Develop a Sensory Diet for Your Child.
5. Engage Your Child in Story Time Before Bed.
6. Help Your Child Draw, Create or Work on Vertical Surfaces.

What is Dexteria?

Dexteria is a hand and finger exercise app for very young kids or kids with special needs. The developer stresses that the three modes — Write It, Tap It, and Pinch It — are exercises, not games.

What are some occupational therapy activities for adults?

Best Occupational Therapy Activities for Adults

• Activity: Origami paper folding. What you need: Origami paper and instructions.
• Activity: Stringing beads. What you need: Large beads and a shoelace knotted at one end.
• Activity: Ball Toss. What you need: A beach ball and a friend.
• Activity: Memoir writing.
• Activity: Yoga.

Which app involves tilting the tablet or phone to develop bilateral motor control?

Labyrinth (Apple and Android) is exactly like the traditional game. The user manipulates a ball through a wooden maze by tilting the tablet.

How do I make occupational therapy fun?

10 Great OT Activities for Children

1. 1) Make a sensory bin.
2. 2) Target practice using a swing.
3. 3) Use video clips to address social skills.
4. 4) Make play dough.
5. 5) Have a straw race.
6. 6) Make a coping skills flipbook.
7. 7) Engage in a repetitive activity as a warm-up.
8. 8) Play OT Simon Says.

What does OT do for autism?

Occupational therapists evaluate the current developmental levels of children and adults with autism, aiming to improve their ability to self-regulate emotions and participate in social interactions. Through interventions, OTs can help people with autism build on their areas of strength and overcome their limitations.

What can Dexteria be used for?

Dexteria — Fine Motor Skill Development is a useful tool that can help teachers empower students to practice hand and finger coordination and writing skills with three simple exercises that can be performed solo.

Is Writing Wizard free?

Excellent app for young children. The Writing Wizard-Kids Learn to Write Letters & Words app is a free downloadable app for iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, and any android device.

What exercises do you do in occupational therapy?

OTs can determine which movements and exercises are safe to perform but still challenge muscles, balance system, or endurance. This provides that just-right challenge throughout the day. OTs can sneak squats into chores, arm curls into dressing, and calf raises when putting away clothes.