Yes, you can certainly use other objects to play Timocco! Timocco's gaming gloves don’t contain a sensor – we use a patented, proprietary image processing technology which allows the camera to detect the balls by their shape and color. What this means is that you can use everyday objects from home or clinic that are circular and match one of the ball colors (red, blue or green) to play Timocco games. Below are some items I frequently use: Balloons: If you would like to work on gross motor … [Read more...]
Play Timocco with Your Eyes!
This week Sarit Tresser talks about using Timocco with eyes movements: Timocco’s virtual environment is based on motion. The system encourages activation of the hands, enhancement in range of motion, and enhancement of different motors skills (as described in previous posts). Nevertheless along the way, I was exposed to children with a wide variety of abilities and countless challenges, which increases the need to provide an answer for those children, that have difficulties with hand motion, … [Read more...]
Ask Sarit: How do you combine therapeutic accessories with Timocco?
When you're using Timocco, typically you're focused on the child’s hand movements; but you could also use props to promote lower limb training. For example, the child could stand on a vestibular board or sit on a bolster during the activity; they could stand on a balance beam or a balance cushion; another option is sitting on a therapy ball. You can define a limited space for the child to stand in by using a hoop or by asking them to stand on a stool. Consequently, you improve the child’s … [Read more...]
Tim-Factor: Motivate children to Practice between sessions and Say good-bye to that little white lie
Just the other day I was telling an OT I met recently, let's call him Dave, a little about Timocco and how his clients can use it at home. Dave said something that really struck me; Me: You can assign homework via Timocco and see a child's performance for each task even though you're not there with them. Dave: That's fantastic, now I can finally know for sure which parents are stretching the truth about their kids home therapy exercises! At the moment we're right on the heels of … [Read more...]
Ask Sarit: How do I transfer and generalize the skills acquired while playing Timocco to daily living activities?
Hi, I like to use specific elements from Timocco and integrate them in the therapy session. For example, after playing with the Balloon game I begin another activity with real balloons. I might encourage the child to choose balloons in different colors and shapes and then paint them or have the child throw and catch the balloons. Sometimes I use characters found in the game to increase the child’s motivation for drawing and painting. The child can draw Timocco the monkey at the playground, with … [Read more...]
Case Report: David rises above grapho-motor difficulties
Background Over the past 6 months Sarah Orit Torem has been providing occupational therapy intervention to David, a 7 year old with grapho-motor difficulties, at the Regional Special Education Support Center "Ma'ale Vehar". David’s initial evaluation showed good visual perception and self-awareness with regard to his own difficulties. He found it challenging to perform jumps, play ball games, cross the midline and motor planning. David refrained from using the facilities in the room and … [Read more...]
Ask Sarit: how should I use Timocco to help 4 year old with cerebral palsy?
Q: Hi, I’m working with a high-functioning 4 year old with cerebral palsy on improving daily functioning and social interaction. He is able to function independently - he can stand and move around without any support and is mostly dealing with difficulties in balance and coordination – how should I use Timocco to help him? A: Based on your description and because of the child's young age, I would focus on developing hand-eye coordination, an understanding of cause and effect, body awareness, … [Read more...]
Ho, Ho, Ho! Merry X-mas!
Get into the holiday spirit with Timocco’s Christmas themed games for 3 to 5 year olds. Happy holidays to all!!!! Photo Album – Kids work attention, coordination and cause & effect while uncovering hidden Christmas scenes. Xmas Trail – Create a trail with your hands to exercise early learning and cause & effect skills. Designed for ages 3-5 yrs. Hidden Trophies – Lift the parachute to discover what’s underneath while improving motor … [Read more...]
Happy Channukah!
Get into the Channukah spirit with these three Channukah themed games: Channukah photo album: Develop attention, coordination and cause & effect skills with this Channukah photo album game. Channukah puzzle: Exercise motor control, cause & effect and early learning skills as kids discover the Channukah scene under the puzzle parts. Channukah trail: Kids create their own Channukah trail while working early learning and cause & effect skills. … [Read more...]
We’re playing in Birmingham!
Occupational Therapy Show in Birmingham, UK ( November 26-27th). Let the games begin! … [Read more...]
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