These Are A Few Of My Favorite (O.T.) Things...March, 2016 Edition!

3/1/2016

The ever-popular peanut ball! I have the yellow and blue, and I find the yellow is a nice size for Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kindergartners, and First Graders. The blue is nice for older kids. I still haven't met a kid who doesn't love these!

We use them during OT mainly for postural muscle, core, and shoulder girdle strengthening while the kids lie on their tummies and play a game, or sit and straddle it while they reach for items on both sides (this also tackles crossing midline in a fun way). They can also be used as adaptive seating for a "sensory diet" strategy, as they provide a means to move without leaving your seat. According to Amazon, they can also be used for dog training purposes...who knew?! I got mine as a 2-pack for $19.99, which is currently not offered, but at under $15 each, they're both a steal. They even come up with a nice little pump, so inflation is easy as pie.

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Kristen M. Goodrich, OTR/L

I'm a pediatric occupational therapist with a clinic space in Epping, NH. I also see a limited number of clients within the community. I graduated from Boston University, Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences in 2003, and have worked in various pediatric settings, including early intervention, adaptive camps, outpatient clinics, schools, and community as well as clinic-based services through my own practice Seacoast Play Works Therapy, PLLC.