Occupational Therapy

Kamden has been doing occupational therapy sessions for about 2 months now and seems to really be liking it.  The main things they are focusing on right now is sequencing, fine motor skills and core muscle strength.  I wanted to share pictures (and a video!) from some of his sessions to share the type of work they have him doing.  Soon, I'll write a general update post and give his assessment results, his current issues and current triumphs.

This particular activity involved Kamden going through an obstacle course repeatedly to get 2-3 pegs at a time to create the shape he was to build and then use a string as "needle and thread" to thread the pegs together.








As a reward for finishing his work without (much) complaining, he was allowed to play basketball.


He's still getting used to a new medication dosage and in mid-sentence he passed out on me about 30 minutes before Occupational Therapy time.

This activity involved smooshing and rolling and pressing into playdough.  He even got a change to use scissors to practice with fine muscle movements in his hands.





Today's reward for hard work?  Ball pit!

 This is a pedal-o.  The idea behind it is much like that of a bicycle, only it more uses core muscle strength in order to be moved.  Kamden loves it! 
Hard work reward - iPad games!

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