Video-Based Home Programs

Let's get real--videos are much easier to understand than some written home programs.  Let's give parents access to home programs that are easy to understand and follow.  Feel free to make copies of this list for parents.

Computer-based Video Resources for Teacher, Parents and Therapists


Note: Remember to set your computer’s options to “Safe” settings, to avoid viewing objectionable content on the websites hosting any videos.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcVL8YOzB5I
Demonstration of using a commercially-available toy for fidgeting. Note that there are various textures available for different sensory preferences.

http://singularityhub.com/2010/03/31/berkeley-gets-willow-garage-robot-to-fold-towels-simply-stunning-video/
Almost as engaging as watching a cartoon, this little robot folds towels in a studied, methodical way that is easy to duplicate by us humans.

http://perfectcube.wordpress.com/2010/09/17/eco-friendly-t-shirt-folding-jig/
How to make a jig for folding t-shirts.

http://www.youtube.com/user/thetoyqueen?blend=21&ob=5#p/u/0/SIRamyrQpXY
Pediatric occupational therapist discusses and demonstrates a variety of commercially-available toys.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UEc8IyGgUU
Classic fine motor activities: theraputty, geoboard, shoelacing

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17pC49Sw4Mc
Use short bits of yarn to create pictures—great for using both hands together.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NT_Rfpw-AIc
Hand Skill Development Program: Set 1
Demonstration of activities that promote hand/fine motor skill development.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-bhs30CRQ8&feature=related

Make a dynamic hanging activity for upper and lower body coordination.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GyvI7MlgL6E&feature=related
Simple activity to encourage finger stability and strength.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NM-KbR6lCDE&feature=related
Writing in shaving--cream classic activity.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIQnUs0Ekbs&feature=related
Finger strength and fun with your name.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyWNRD3DpuQ&NR=1
Watch your name “magically” appear in this crayon-resist activity.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYwVzsbQDpM&feature=related
Lotto or memory game. Can make from paper as well as the fabric shown in the video.
Be sure to have the student participate in creating the game.