Recommended Resources
A therapist-curated home toolkit, organized by the same goal areas we work on in clinic — sensory regulation, fine motor, handwriting, visual perception, gross motor, executive functioning, and more.
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Regulation, Sensory Processing & Attention
Movement, tactile input, and visual supports that help kids find and keep a "just right" level of alertness.
Fine Motor & Hand Strength
Building hand strength, grip, and dexterity for writing, self-care, and everyday tasks.
Handwriting & Visual-Motor Skills
Tools that support pencil grasp, letter formation, and handwriting readiness.
Visual Perception & Visual-Motor Integration
Games and building toys that strengthen visual tracking, spatial reasoning, and eye-hand coordination.
Gross Motor, Balance & Coordination
Equipment for whole-body movement, balance, and motor planning.
Strength, Core & Body Awareness
Equipment that builds core strength, postural control, and body awareness.
Home activities: Animal walks, climbing, pushing/pulling, carrying household items, obstacle courses, yoga, and playground play.
Executive Functioning
Games that build waiting, flexible thinking, planning, sequencing, and working memory.
Skills addressed: Waiting, cause-and-effect, turn-taking, flexible thinking, inhibition, planning, sequencing, working memory, problem solving, and following rules.
Emotional Regulation & Interoception
Tools that build body-signal awareness and emotional vocabulary.
Everyday activities: Identifying body signals, movement breaks, breathing, yoga, heavy work, and practicing flexible thinking during games.
Self-Care & Independence
Supports for building independence with dressing and daily routines.
Other Tools, Books & Toys
Additional favorites spanning infant/toddler development, oral-motor support, and early imitation skills.
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