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Table Of Contents

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Acknowledgments.....I
Preface.....II

InstructionsFor The OT.....III
PreparationExercises .....V...

 

 Fine Motor (FM-a)  Fine Motor (FM-b)
 FM-a1 Learn Origami - The Art Of Folding Paper  FM-b1 Typing With Proper Body Positioning
 FM-a2 Sign Your Name In American Sign Language  FM-b2 Make Indoor Tennis Rackets
 FM-a3 Make Colorful Clay Beads  FM-b3 Make An Origami Frog
 FM-a4 Make A Magnet Sculpture  FM-b4 Make An Inking Stamp
 FM-a5 Learn To Crochet  FM-b5 Make A Game Of Scoop Ball
 FM-a6 Make Your Own Dominoes  FM-b6 Pocket Weave An Eyeglasses Case
 FM-a7 Prepare A Balloon For Balloon Sculpture  FM-b7 Make A Game Of Darts
 FM-a8 Write A Braille Message  FM-b8 Crochet A Bookmark Or A Scarf
 FM-a9 Make A Sock Beanbag  FM-b9 Create A Balloon Sculpture
 FM-a10 Hand Exercises Using Dough  FM-b10 Make Your Own Padded Handles



 Gross Motor (GM-a)  Gross Motor (GM-b)
 GM-a1 Beanbag Baseball  GM-b1 Play Darts
 GM-a2 Learn To Juggle, Part 1  GM-b2 Decorate A Window
 GM-a3 Play Indoor Tennis  GM-b3 Tic-Tac-Toss
 GM-a4 Create Stationery And Cards With Stamps  GM-b4 Learn To Juggle, Part 2
 GM-a5 Play A Game Of Scoop Ball  GM-b5 Bowling
 GM-a6 Make Your Own Weights  GM-b6 Ping-Pong Labyrinth
 GM-a7 Upper Body Exercises  GM-b7 Bocce Bag
 GM-a8 Make An Absorbent Coaster  GM-b8 The Claw
 GM-a9 Walker Ring Toss  GM-b9 Handball
 GM-a10 Make A Cleaning Cloth  GM-b10 Set A Target Exercise Distance

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 Activities Of Daily Living (ADL-a)  Activities Of Daily Living (ADL-b)
 ADL-a1 Get Ready For An Outing  ADL-b1 Washing Dishes With Proper Body Positioning
 ADL-a2 Make A Zipper Pull  ADL-b2 Get Out Of Bed With Proper Body Positioning
 ADL-a3 Practice Tying A Bow  ADL-b3 Learn To Tie A Shoe With One Hand
 ADL-a4 Attach A Walker Basket  ADL-b4 Button More Independently And Efficiently
 ADL-a5 Make A Soap Mitt Or Cleaning Mitt  ADL-b5 Put On An Open Front Shirt Using One Hand
 ADL-a6 Cleaning A Window Or Table Top  ADL-b6 Put On A Pull-Over Shirt With One Hand
 ADL-a7 Make A Long Handled Duster  ADL-b7 Put On Pants Using One Hand And One Leg
 ADL-a8 Fold A Towel  ADL-b8 Set Up A Medication Regimen
 ADL-a9 Prepare A No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie  ADL-b9 Bake A Chocolate Cherry Cake
 ADL-a10 Prepare A Light Lunch  ADL-b10 Prepare A Lasagna



 Psychosocial (PSY-a)  Psychosocial (PSY-b)
 PSY-a1 Complete A Job Application  PSY-b1 Share Your Memories
 PSY-a2 Prepare For An Interview  PSY-b2 Start A Prayer Journal
 PSY-a3 Addressing A Letter  PSY-b3 Start Some Table Talk
 PSY-a4 The Art Of Conversation  PSY-b4 Make A Conversation Centerpiece
 PSY-a5 Become The Expert  PSY-b5 Learn To Eat For Better Health
 PSY-a6 Shoebox Greenhouse  PSY-b6 Setting Goals
 PSY-a7 Make A Personalized Place Mat  PSY-b7 Time Management
 PSY-a8 Caregrams  PSY-b8 Create A Support Reference Notebook
 PSY-a9 Visualization Relaxation Exercise  PSY-b9 Write A Resume
 PSY-a10 Progressive Muscle Relaxation  PSY-b10 Repot A Plant


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 Cognition (COG-a)  Cognition (COG-b)
 COG-a1 Make A Day Planner  COG-b1 How To Be A Thrifty Shopper
 COG-a2 Learn To Make An Emergency Phone Call  COG-b2 How To Budget Your Money
 COG-a3 Use The Phone Book Effectively  COG-b3 Prepare A List Of Important Phone Numbers
 COG-a4 Make The Memory Game  COG-b4 How To Use A Map
 COG-a5 Make A Puzzle  COG-b5 Research Adaptive Equipment Needs
 COG-a6 How To Play Dominoes  COG-b6 Create A Newsletter
 COG-a7 Play The Matching Game  COG-b7 Create A Bulletin Board
 COG-a8 Make Dough For Sculpting Or Exercising  COG-b8 Play The Memory Game
 COG-a9 Math Magic  COG-b9 Learn To Play King's Corner
 COG-a10 Money Math  COG-b10 Design A Hidden Word Puzzle


Appendix.....1
References.....2
Index.....3
Alphabetical Master Supply List.....7
Categorical Master Supply List....12
Contact Us.....17

Empowering

by Charla Holst, OTR/L & Debra Vogt, OTR/L

 Disclaimer
This material is not designed to take the place of a skilled, trained, certified or licensed occupational therapist. Any procedure, practice, or activity should be applied under appropriate professional supervision. The material is to be used with professional standards of care with regard to the unique circumstances that apply in each practice situation. The authors are in no way attempting to credit themselves for the ideas or facts presented in this book. The authors have taken great care to confirm the accuracy of all information presented and the efficacy of all procedures, practices, and activities described. However, the authors, editors, and publisher waive any responsibility for errors or omissions or for consequences from application of the information in this book and make no warranty, express or implied, with respect to the procedures, practices, activities, information or other contents of this book. Any similarities to an existing publication are merely coincidental.

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