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World OT was a perfect day for the Therapeutic Gaming Workshop!

We held a workshop today with some amazing OTs. Take a look at some of the amazing interventions they came up with. Here was the...

LEGOs and a MaKey MaKey create a fun way to engage clients in therapy.

When looking for a fine motor activity LEGOs are a perfect medium. They combine motor planning, bilateral control, visual perception, as...

Recycled Corian: An amazing FREE resource for OT makerspaces!!

We have thousands of these 2x2 tiles and are always looking for new projects to make in our school-based practice. We use a CNC router...

Making switches for Xbox Adaptive Controller

I've been experimenting with making switches for my Microsoft Adaptive Controller. I starting by using the simple push button momentary...

A game for some food challenges

This video demonstrates the use of simple materials (spoons, forks, plastic cup, food, and a rubber band) and a circuit board to create a...

A game for pronation/supination and bilateral UE coordination

This video demonstrates the use of simple materials (glass jar, brass paper fasteners) and a circuit board to create a tilt switch. One...

Circuit Slapper: A game for motor learning

This video demonstrates the use of simple materials (sponge, plastic rod, and aluminum tape) and a circuit board to create a circuit...

Announcing - Hands-On Therapeutic Game Workshop & Special Pricing

An update from this weekend I was thrilled to talk to many OTs at the Spelbring Lectureship about Therapeutic Gaming and the maker...

Group Interventions & Technology

Looking for a engaging group activity? I’m always trying to find new ways to use technology in my interventions. In my level one...

Thanks AOTA

We are always excited to spread the word about how the maker mind set can enhance an occupational therapy practice. Thanks AOTA for...

Task analysis, jigs, and the OT maker advantage!

When creating our machine shop in a public high school, we incorporated activity analysis to create custom jigs and workstations,...

Fun and functional fabric project!

Our creative intern Elaine from Macomb Community College designed this functional weighted lap pad using upcycled fabric. By adding...

Introducing new textures with a game

For a client that is working on goals related to tactile sensation, pairing various chosen conductive material with a chosen game may be...

Boot Strapping MakerSpaces

So you’re eager to dive in but not sure where to start? As OT’s, we are in a strong position to add makerspace programming to our...

Custom interventions and savings

Maybe you already are using switches in practice, but devices that cost $50 or more dollars often can be made for much less. Embracing a...