Welcome to Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy!
"Building gross motor, fine motor, visual perceptual and visual motor skills to help children become independent in the school environment."
Contact Us:
Occupational Therapist: Chelsea McGowan, OT
(732) 946-0055 ext. 5757 at CRPS
[email protected]
Schools: CRES, CDMS
Occupational Therapist: Ryan G. White, OT
(732) 946-0055 ext. 5767 at CRPS
[email protected]
Schools: CRPS, CRES
Occupational Therapist: Tara Rusin, OT
(732) 946-0055
Schools: CRES
Physical Therapist: Christine Doran, MS, PT
(732) 946-0055 ext. 5727 at CRPS
[email protected]
Schools: CRPS, CRES, CDMS
Physical Therapist: Jennifer Santaniello, PT
(732) 946-0055 ext. 4700 at CRPS
santaniello@coltsneckschools.org
School: CRPS
Practice, practice, practice!
At home exercises to build strength and balance:
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Pushups
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Carrying groceries
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Crab walking
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Scooter races
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Monkeybars
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Running
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Sit-ups
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Pushing a shopping cart
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Pilates
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Swimming
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Tire swing
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Jumping
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| Jumping jacks |
Games on a T-stool |
Snow angels |
Catch and throw |
Swingset |
Twister game |
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Vacuuming
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Wheelbarrow walking
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Bridges
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Sports
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Balance beam
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Hopscotch
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At home exercises to build fine motor skills:
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Pop beads
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Coloring with small crayons
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Cutting activities
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Writing with small pencils
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Arts and crafts
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Clothespins
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Play-doh
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Hammering
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Small chalk pieces
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Pipe cleaner games
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Lacing games
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Putty games
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Games with small pieces
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Rapper snappers
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Finger-painting
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At home exercises to build visual perceptual & visual motor skills:
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Mazes
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Crossword puzzles
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Matching
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Reading
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Drawing mirror images
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Puzzles
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Word searches
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Memory games
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Copying designs
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Parquetry
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Battle ship game
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Hidden Pictures
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Sequencing games
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Copying from the board
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Target games-darts, T-ball, Tennis, Catch and throw etc...
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We use
Handwriting Without Tears!!
HWT is a multisensory handwriting program that teaches children how to write in a fun and easy way!
www.hwtears.com