So, I was working with a young client who thought ‘occupational therapy’ meant we were going to help him ‘occupy’ his time. I hadn’t laughed that hard when he suggested we could build a fort instead of working on his fine motor skills! It reminded me how much fun therapeutic play can be, and how sometimes kids come up with the best ideas. Any other amusing moments from your sessions?
I totally get that! I once had a client suggest we make a pizza for our cooking session instead of working coordination with utensils. It ended up being a hilarious and effective way to sneak in those fine motor skills while genuinely enjoying the process.
That’s too funny! I once had a kid suggest we color while working on grip strength — it turned out to be a hit! Sometimes, just letting them lead makes all the difference. Anyone else had a surprise success?
Kids really have a knack for creative problem-solving! Just last week, I let a client turn our session into a puppet show to work on his social skills — it was a blast. Have you tried using any unusual themes in your sessions, @lauraC88?