Sensory Diet

Sit on bottom, with knees bent and arms placed behind you

Lift bottom off floor and walk backwards, then try walking forward

Start in a high plank

Walk forward by alternating left arm, right leg then right arm, left leg as in walking

Make sure student’s elbows are slightly bent to prevent excessive elbow extension/injury

Left leg up, right arm up

Alternate to right leg up, left arm up

Tap left elbow to right knee then alternate right elbow to left knee

Use a slow, rhythmic pattern

Use floor tape as “lily pads” and jump like frogs from one line to the next

After jumping through lily pads 3-4 times, finish with a long, straight line as a balance beam to improve focus

Arms out to sides

Bend and tap opposite foot

Stand up completely and repeat with other hand

Arms together, extended over head

Feet spread shoulder width apart

Tap left foot, middle, right foot

Resume standing with arms over head and repeat

Stand approximately two feet from wall, with arms extended and feet flat on floor

Bend elbows to bring face to wall

Push against wall to return to starting position

Place hands on chair, near hips

Lift bottom off chair and hold for 1-2 seconds (controlled movements are key)

Lower bottom back to chair

OR you may do dips, see photo above

Elbows under shoulders, straight back

Attempt to do 30 seconds on, 30 seconds off multiple times (incorporate music, etc. for motivation)

Sit upright with knees bent, feet on floor.

Pass an item from left side to ride side of body, over knees

Once you get the hang of it, lift feet off floor and continue alternating item from left to right

Stand with your back against the wall and feet spread shoulder width apart

Take a step away from the wall and lean back, into a sitting position

Hold this position starting with 15 seconds, try to work your way up to a 60 second sit