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T H I R D
E D I T I O N
Pediatric
Treatment
Activities
Creative Ideas for Therapy Sessions
Ayelet H. Danto | Michelle Pruzansky
Ayelet H. DAnto, MS, otR/l
MicHelle PRuzAnSky, MS, otR/l
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Names: Danto, Ayelet, author. | Pruzansky, Michelle, author.
Title: 1001 pediatric treatment activities : creative ideas for therapy
sessions / Ayelet H. Danto, Michelle Pruzansky.
Other titles: One thousand and one pediatric treatment activities
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D
eDicAtion
In loving memory of my father, Azriel Golowa A”H, and my sister Dvora Golowa A”H.
The pride they had in me has served as an inspiration.
—Ayelet
In loving memory of my grandmother Ruth Naomi Weinstein A”H,
who always took pride in her grandchildren’s accomplishments.
—Michelle
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ontentS
Dedication ..........................................................................................v
Acknowledgments ...................................................................................ix
About the Authors ...................................................................................xi
Introduction .......................................................................................xiii
Important Warning and Disclaimer .................................................................. xvii
Section I Sensory Integration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Chapter 1 Proprioceptive Activities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Chapter 2 Motor Planning .......................................................................13
Chapter 3 Pressure Modulation ...................................................................21
Chapter 4 Bilateral Integration/Crossing Midline ...................................................25
Chapter 5 Vestibular System ......................................................................35
Chapter 6 Tactile Sensitivity ......................................................................41
Chapter 7 Oral Motor Exercises ...................................................................45
Section II Visual System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Chapter 8 Visual Perception ......................................................................51
Chapter 9 Visual Motor Integration ...............................................................57
Chapter 10 Oculomotor Exercises ..................................................................63
Section III Dissociation Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Chapter 11 Body Dissociation .....................................................................73
Chapter 12 Finger Individuation ...................................................................79
Section IV Hand Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Chapter 13 Open Webspace .......................................................................85
Chapter 14 Fine Motor Skills ......................................................................89
Chapter 15 Pinch-Grasp Manipulation ..............................................................95
Chapter 16 Hand Strengthening ...................................................................99
Chapter 17 Handwriting .........................................................................103
Section V Body Strengthening and Stabilizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Chapter 18 Core-Strengthening Activities ..........................................................111
Chapter 19 Balance Activities .....................................................................121
Chapter 20 Upper Arm Strengthening and Stabilization .............................................129
Section VI Cognitive and Higher-Level Skill Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Chapter 21 Increasing Attention ..................................................................141
Chapter 22 Executive Functioning and Organizational Skills .........................................143
Section VII Social Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Chapter 23 Increasing Social Interaction and Relatedness ............................................147
Chapter 24 Group Activities ......................................................................151
Chapter 25 Seasonally Themed Projects and Activities ...............................................159
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Section VIII Improving Gait Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Chapter 26 Increasing the Arches of the Foot .......................................................165
Chapter 27 Decreasing External Rotation of the Hips ................................................169
Chapter 28 Decreasing Internal Rotation of the Hips ................................................175
Chapter 29 Addressing Toe-Walking ..............................................................181
References .........................................................................................187
Appendix A: Worksheets and Handouts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191
Appendix B: Therapeutic iPhone and Android Apps .....................................................255
Appendix C: Occupational Therapy Telehealth ..........................................................261
Glossary ..........................................................................................265
Brand Name Products ..............................................................................267
Index ............................................................................................271
A
cknowleDgMentS
First, I thank God for giving us the opportunity, ability, and idea to write this book.
I thank my mother, Judith Golowa, and my in-laws, Dr. Joseph and Marilyn Danto, for all their support,
encouragement, and unconditional love.
To the best children a mother could want, Avraham Simcha, Moshe, Sara, Aharon, Nechama, and Racheli,
I love you more than you can know.
Finally, I thank my best friend and partner in everything, my husband, Nesanel, for his endless love, constant
support, and wisdom.
—Ayelet
I would like to thank my parents and in-laws, Brenda and Bill Wiener and Amy and Lawrence Pruzansky, for
always supporting me, believing in me, and being there for me. Your love and guidance have meant the world to
me. You are all wonderful parents and grandparents. I know I can count on you for anything in the world and am
lucky to have you all in my life.
I would like to thank my children, Samantha, Ally, and Nicole. Raising three beautiful daughters, you are a
constant source of love, joy, and pride.
Lastly, to my wonderful husband, Jason. You dedicate your life to your family and bring me smiles and happi-
ness. I love you.
—Michelle
