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Early Intervention

Fun Treatment Strategies for Early Intervention

1. Vibrating toothbrush to suck on - decreases tactile sensitivity
2. Drinking through a small straw – increases lips strength
3. Food items to lick – Popsicles, lollipops, etc - increases tongue strength
4. Placing yogurt (any sticky substance) on top lip, cheeks, lower lip - works on tongue control
5. Biting on soft bagels/pizza crust - increases jaw strength
6. Blowing bubbles and whistles – increases lip strength

1. Popping bubbles – clapping them or poking with finger
2. Manipulating small puzzle pieces or food items - works on tip-to-tip pinch
3. Stacking blocks, pegs, legos, etc.
4. Pushing car on track
5. Hitting a balloon back and forth
6. Placing items in container

1. Playing in various textures such as sand, bubble baths, food items, grass
2. Use bath time to introduce new textures-sponges, bubbles, scents, toys
3. Introduce foods with new textures slowly (days to weeks) once the child is able to touch it and then smell it eventually he/she will eat it - it has to be fun
4. Bouncing, swinging, spinning, rolling - will increase sensory awareness

Recommended Toy List - Early Intervention (ages 0-3)

1. Peg board
2. Shape sorters
3. Baby tangle
4. Baby bowling set
5. Interlocking blocks
6. Stacking blocks
7. Music toys
8. Form board
9. Nesting blocks
10. Pound balls
11. Ball tower

1. Bubbles
2. Whistles/Harmonica
3. Baby biters (vibration)
4. Vibrating toothbrush
5. Chewy tube
6. Bubble whistles

1. Ball pit
2. Sit’n Spin
3. Snap beads
4. Animal massagers
5. Pull the string vibrating animals
6. Tunnel
7. Sandbox
8. Large bouncing ball
9. Touch and feel books

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Disclaimer

The material presented here is not medical advice, and should not be considered as such. The information contained on this website is intended ONLY as an educational resource. It is not intended to convey advice for any specific child.

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for providing appropriate therapy based on an individual clients need and goals. The owner of this site will not be liable for any direct, indirect, consequential, special, exemplary, or other damages arising there from.