If any of these describe your child...
- Easily distracted
- Struggles with following directions
- Difficulty in school despite being bright and curious
- Difficulty following directions
- Has difficulty with reading/ writing
- Frequent meltdowns that aren't easily soothed
- Has any of these diagnoses (confirmed or suspected): ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Dyslexia, Sensory Processing Disorder, Dyspraxia/ motor planning challenges, Anxiety
- Receives or needs these services: Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, ABA Therapy, Reading Intervention, Special Education Services, Behavioral support services
A FOCUS IN 15® Routine Can Help
DINO STOMPS TO BEAT
Magical Metronomes
If you don’t have balance stones like the ones shown here, you can use throw pillows instead. To make this activity more challenging, have them step backward or laterally (but not until they have mastered the stepping to the metronome). Remember, start with a slow metronome and increase as they improve.
BOB AND WEAVE
A Balanced Brain!
Slowly move the object lower as you have your child “bob and weave” (pool noodle, or use your own arm as the object). Don’t have a wobble board? Use a pool noodle or broomstick and have them “limbo” under.
WINDMILL GRABS
Midline Magic
You could use clothespins or anything else here…stickers that easily peel off, paper clips on bottom seam of pants etc. Participate with your child and see who can get the most into a bucket in 30 seconds. This is also a great opportunity to work on those fine motor skills (by using something like the clothespins).
THE STUFFY CRAWL
Primitive Movements
The goal here is to keep the stuffy/doll/toy of interest on back while crawling. Make it a relay or have them crawl through a tunnel or under a painter's tape “bridge” for added motivation! The goal here is slow controlled crawling.
“We have seen amazing growth. I notice she is more regulated, calmer and happier- she loves seeing the new videos you post and copying the kids in them!”
-Jacelyn, Parent of 7-year-old girl with emotional regulation challenges
“His teacher literally said, ‘Whatever you’re doing, please keep it up!’ His reading scores went up by 20%, and we’ve seen such a difference in his focus.”
— Caroline, Parent of an 8-year-old boy with ADHD and dyslexia
"Our PT and OT recommended my son do more of these types of activities. He loves choosing his activity from the focus in 15 videos and loves that mom is involved too. It's been great bonding time and I can already see a difference in attention and overall coordination."
-Rory Asthers
