ACTIVITY OCCUPATIONAL THERAPHY

ACTIVITY

Occupational

Theraphy

O Activity 1
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c Performing Activities of Daily Living
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i While activities such as going to
o the toilet, dressing and eating
n can be done by other children Daily Living Activities that can be assisted by OT:
a naturally, such activities can be

l a big challenge for children with
Wearing clothes


T Feed yourself

h Down syndrome. Drinking water
e OT will identify which tasks and Button the shirt
components they have difficulty
Wear shoes
r performing. Afterwards, the OT Go to toilet
a will provide therapy sessions Comp your hair
p Self cleaning (shower, hand washing)
h and advice on equipment,
y techniques or strategies that

can help.

O Activity 2
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u Fine Motor Skills
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o Children with Down syndrome often have problems in fine motor skills due to
n low muscle tension, less muscle strength and relaxation in ligaments and
a joints.
l Activities that can be done to overcome the difficulties of fine motor skills.

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h Opening and closing items
e Pick up and drop off toys
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a Arrange and build toy blocks
p Open the doorknob
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Paint or color with crayons

y Cut the paper

O Activity 3
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p ATTENTION AND FOCUS
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o Children with Down syndrome often have trouble concentrating for long periods
n of time. They will be easily distracted while performing activities or tasks.
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Activities That Can Be Done:
T Perform physical activities such as running, crawling and climbing
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e Playing ball (throwing the ball to the target, catching the ball, kicking the ball)
r Balance activities such as walking on a bridge, sitting or standing on a
a hammock

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O Activity 4
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u Sensory Integration
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i Children with down syndrome may have sensory problems such as tactile,
o proprioceptive or vestibular problems. Occupational therapists will use sensory
n integration techniques to address sensory issues.
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l Examples of Integrated Sensory Activities:

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h Touch Sensor: brush, play with toys of different textures
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r Proprioceptive: heavy work activity, deep stress activity
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h Vestibular: jumping, cycling, climbing, swinging, dancing
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Occupational Theraphy

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