Building Strength & Body Awareness

For the child who tires quickly, slumps at the table or bumps into things. Pushing, pulling, carrying and climbing (heavy work, in OT language) help a child feel where their body is; medicine balls, resistance bands, climbing frames and scooter boards are the tools most OTs use for it.

Start with a few minutes of heavy work before a sitting task, and check loads with your OT if your child has very loose joints.