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Fine Motor Strengthening Activities for Children

Hi All, 

Hope you are well, Happy New Year!

Recently some parents have been asking me for a list of fine motor (finger and hand) strengthening activities for their children.

Here is the list, feel free to try these at home: 
ripping paper into little pieces (you can make a game out of it - pretend snow), 
making pointer finger footprints in theraputty or play dough (use lots of play dough so increased resistance if possible), 
small sized leggos - pulling them apart and pushing them together (with supervision so they do not swallow them of course), 
pop beads - they are great for hand strengthening, 
lacing cards, 
clothespin games, 
having the child make little balls of play dough - rolling them into small balls her pointer and thumb fingers, 
Finding and removing beads in a blob of theraputty or firm play dough, 
making a rope from twist-ties - with supervision of course so that he does not poke himself, 
putting a rubber band around her writing and/or coloring tool and asking him or her to squeeze the rubber band as he or she writes/colors to strengthen grip and improve grasp pattern, 
make sure he or she is stabilizing the paper she is writing on or coloring with the opposite hand (sometimes a child does not like to use two hands together and this can be a problem.),  
Stringing a necklace with small beads (with supervision so they are not swallowed)
Yoga to help stabilize core muscles. A mommy and me class or even a video for kids can be very helpful. I am a big advocate of yoga for overall strengthening.  

Hope that is helpful. Let me know how it goes… Feel free to email me at dancingroserecords@gmail.com with any questions or things you would like for me to elaborate on in the next post.

Best,
Jennifer Richman  

Singer/Songwriter
Senior Occupational Therapist NYSPI OTR/L
Consultant for the NYC Department of Education

Autism: Helpful Hints to Heal

Autism: Helpful Hints to Heal

Autism: Helpful Hints to Heal

This free workshop is open to the public and will be held Saturday, March 23rd 12PM at the Park Slope Food Coop, Union Street between 6th and 7th Aves. Brooklyn, NY

An opportunity to ask experienced professionals questions about your child or student who is on the autism spectrum. Jennifer Richman will share ways to help nonverbal children speak, explain sensory integration, and demonstrate how meaningful activity and social skills mod- eling can help your child be more successful in life. Rebecca will share her knowledge as a nutritional consultant who has reversed numerous ailments through nutrition. Jennifer Richman, OTR/L, is a senior occupational therapist at New York State Psychiatric Institute and has 12 years experience servicing children with disabilities including autism. Jennifer is also a singer/songwriter and studied Dehypnotic Meditation directly under the guidance of Swami Yogiraj Nanak Chand. 
www.jenniferrichman.com 
www.yogavanimission.org


http://foodcoop.com/files_lwg/lwg_2013_02_21_vHH_n4.pdf

Autism: Helpful Hints to Heal

Autism: Helpful Hints to Heal

This free workshop is open to the public and will be held Saturday, March 23rd 12PM at the Park Slope Food Coop, Union Street between 6th and 7th Aves. Brooklyn, NY

An opportunity to ask experienced professionals questions about your child or student who is on the autism spectrum. Jennifer Richman will share ways to help nonverbal children speak, explain sensory integration, and demonstrate how meaningful activity and social skills mod- eling can help your child be more successful in life. Rebecca will share her knowledge as a nutritional consultant who has reversed numerous ailments through nutrition. Jennifer Richman, OTR/L, is a senior occupational therapist at New York State Psychiatric Institute and has 12 years experience servicing children with disabilities including autism. Jennifer is also a singer/songwriter and studied Dehypnotic Meditation directly under the guidance of Swami Yogiraj Nanak Chand. 
www.jenniferrichman.com 
www.yogavanimission.org


http://foodcoop.com/files_lwg/lwg_2013_02_21_vHH_n4.pdf