What to buy and why…
Mr. (Mrs.) Potato Head
Therapeutic Benefits (in addition to fun!):
OT: supports fine motor strength and coordination, as well as body awareness
SLP: practices naming body parts and engaging in pretend play
MH: explore relationships, identity, and autonomy
Play-Doh
Therapeutic Benefits (in addition to fun!):
OT: supports sensory regulation, hand strength, and fine-motor coordination
SLP: supports creativity, basic language concepts (on, over, under, next to), colors & numbers
MH: supports emotional regulation, creativity, and flexible thinking
LEGO DUPLO Blocks
Therapeutic Benefits (in addition to fun!):
OT: supports fine motor strength and coordination, as well as visual perception
SLP: supports creativity, basic language concepts (on, over, under, next to), colors & numbers
MH: supports attention, regulation, frustration tolerance and problem-solving
SQUIGZ
Therapeutic Benefits (in addition to fun!):
OT: supports fine motor strength and coordination, as well as visual perception
SLP: supports creativity, basic language concepts (on, over, under, next to), colors & numbers
MH: explore relationships, identity, and autonomy
Rock Crayons
Therapeutic Benefits (in addition to fun!):
OT: supports hand strength, grasp development, and fine-motor endurance
SLP: supports creativity, basic language concepts (on, over, under, next to), colors & numbers
MH: supports self expression and perspective
Play Kitchen
Therapeutic Benefits (in addition to fun!):
OT: supports self-care, independence, and executive functioning
SLP: supports pretend play, following directions, sequencing, and storytelling
MH: supports confidence, empathy, and caregiving
Snails Pace Race
Therapeutic Benefits (in addition to fun!):
OT: supports attention, regulation, fine-motor coordination, and visual perception
SLP: supports turn-taking, waiting, color and number matching, sequencing, and multiple-step directions
MH: supports teamwork, frustration tolerance, positive self-talk, and confidence
Hoot Owl Hoot!
Therapeutic Benefits (in addition to fun!):
OT: supports attention, regulation, fine-motor coordination, and visual perception
SLP: supports turn-taking, waiting, color and number matching, sequencing, and multiple-step directions
MH: supports teamwork, frustration tolerance, positive self-talk, and confidence
A Little Spot Books (and plushies)
Therapeutic Benefits (in addition to fun!):
OT: supports body awareness, sensory regulation, and emotion identification
SLP: supports emotion identification and communication of wants and needs
MH: supports emotional regulation, normalizes feelings, and promotes self-advocacy