Reading a book may assist in stimulating a child's mind. Improvements may be noticed in areas such as memory, comprehension and speech. There are many books to choose from with great stories to read. Allow children to stand or sit at a desk to read aloud. Angled tables may provide better posture and more comfort.
Cooking or baking helps kids with disabilities improve or better develop their motor skills, among others. Fun activities in the kitchen can begin after a simple choice of a recipe. Try choosing something that includes the use of appliances or mixing of ingredients in bowls. Allow kids to act independently in completing the steps. Bake items that require decorating such as cookies or cakes. This will bring out their creative side while focusing on a single task. After completion of the food item, let them sample their wonderful creation.
Playing with various toys can assist disabled kids with organizational skills. Putting pieces together to create a bigger item is a good way to go. Kids should play with building or molding materials such as play-doh or Lego blocks. Disabled kids can also create arts and crafts. The uses of food items are helpful. Pieces can be tube pasta, string or buttons. Sensory toys or even magnetic pieces in various colors can assist kids lacking a physical ability relating to their senses.
Engaging kids with disabilities in exercises can significantly improve their physical capabilities. Take them to the gym and demonstrate various exercises along with them. Sometimes kids will not be able to perform certain moves at first. Passive exercising is a great way to familiarize kids in challenging movements. Exercises may be done at home, school gyms or physical therapy centers. Workout tapes are another way to encourage disabled kids to participate in physical activities. Inclusion of music is a pleasurable incorporation to boost motivation.