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Over the Rainbow

Purpose

This activity provides proprioceptive input and helps in building upper extremity strength.

Materials

Construction Paper, Puzzle, Rope, Scooter Board

Skills

Head/Neck Extension, Proprioception , Upper Body Strength

Description

Using different colors of construction paper cut a crescent shape from each color. Place the pieces at one end of the room. Have the child lie prone (on stomach) on the scooter board. Ask the child to pick up one piece at a time and pull himself forward to the other end of the room. Then have the child go back as he’s sitting on the scooter board to pick up another piece. Repeat the activity until the child transferred all the pieces and created a picture of a rainbow.

You can also use a rainbow puzzle for this activity.

The child can also use a rope tied to a pole/table to pull himself forward.
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Comments

Any good treatment ideas for traumatic brachial plexus injury for a 6 y.o.? Thanks!
K.Palmer on Tuesday, March 23, 2010
I work mainly with adults,but this activity can be modified for ue strengthening using a rope across the room and having patient propel self with ue's using the rope.
Charlene Wyatt on Tuesday, October 27, 2009
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