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Gripping objects that have small diameter handles, like pens, spoons, toothbrushes can be difficult for people with fine motor disabilities. But, there are many ways you can adapt those items so they can be used... and you probably have the items you need to adapt the objects in your home right now...
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Attach a ring, large bead, or dowel to the end of the pull-string so it is easier to grasp.
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Very carefully, screw in wooden dowels, or glue empty thread spools to the top of puzzle pieces to assist children in lifting the pieces on and off the base.
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Film canisters may be used to create easy hold grips for many items. They are available free from any store that does film processing.
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Film canisters may be used to create easy hold grips for many items. They are available free from any store that does film processing.Materials:Discarded 35 mm film canisterUtility KnifeCrayonDirections:Cut an X in the bottom and top of the film canister. Insert the crayon through the Xs. Note: By...
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What you’ll need:
Crayons (like I said, you could use ones you already have or buy some. I purchased 5 boxes of 24-pack crayons for 20 cents each - back to school bargains!)
mini muffin pan (one that you don’t mind getting a little crayon on)
exacto knife (optional)
You’ll want to preheat your...
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Drill a half-inch hole into a wooden dowel, insert a marker, add two rubber washers to keep the marker secure and increase student participation in name writing or art assignments. Add a maker with letter or number stamps so student can practice writing the alphabet or counting.
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Instead of relying upon hand-over-hand assistance, enable students to select colors and recap makers independently with a weighted marker holder. Find a plastic container that will hold a one inch base of Plaster of Paris. Add Plaster of Paris to the container, insert markers cap-end down and let...
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Materials:• Two - 1/2 in. PVC Pressure Tee Connectors• One - 1/2 in. PVC Nipple• One 1/4 in. x 1 in. thumb screw(PVC and other materials are available at Home Depot or similar hardware store).Directions:1. Drill a 1/4 inch hole into one of the PVC Tees in the center where all angles meet. (See...
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For our students without mature grasp patterns, use a foam gripper or foam ball. Pierce one end with a sharp object (a pen will do) and insert pencil.
