Name of Equipment/Toy/Adaptation

Infoblasts Pediatric Clinic Fall 2013 Wikki StixWaxy sticks that can be used in a variety of ways. Wrap them around a pencil to work on grip, bend them into shapes to help with visual discrimination, stabilization of objects, or they can be used for fidgety students to calm them.

Thera-BandStretchy elastic material that comes in different resistances, with many usesTie it on the desks for the student to bounce their feet and stationary at their desk. It can also be used for heavy work for sensory processing disorder patients, or for mild strengthening of certain muscles

Hula HoopHula Hooping engages your core muscles. There are 35 muscles that it works. It helps with isolating the upper body, Hula hoops can also be used in many other therapeutic activities as a target or as part of an obstacle courseHula hoops can be used by yourself or as part of a group activity

Core Disc or Fidget DiscA core disc is quite similar to an exercise ball only flatter and more yielding. The disc is filled with enough air so sitting requires core muscles to work for balancing. A child/therapist can choose the level of sensory stimulation by choosing between a smooth side or the bumpy, textured side.

Core discs have been found to keep kids more on task and focused in the classroom. These discs can also be used for standing on to increase balance and incorporated into a game.

Stress BallsStress balls are easy to make at home or cheap to find in a store.You can use them to work on hand strength, they are more resistant to being squeezed so it will require the individual to exercise their muscles more. They can be used to help calm the individual as well!

The WogglerThe Woggler is a balance board that can be used with hands or feetIt helps build strength, it helps with motor planning, balance and coordination, depending on how you use it, it can be useful in many other ways.