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Hello everyone! i am new here:) i am studying occupational therapy and i would like to ask something. do you have any ideas about group activities for adults with IDD? i am thinking of some activities that related to art for example I was thinking of giving them a topic like the seasons(summer, winter etc.)and having them draw something related to it, or painting on canvas. The goals I would like to achieve through this activity are to improve their concentration and their fine motor skills. but the thing is that they draw very often so i would like something more special. I am thinking of something like crafts with clay or lego which they don't do often. Any other ideas?
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Hi @Christina123. Thought I'd pass on a few comments, shared by followers of the Hub on LinkedIn:
Dorel B.: "Thank you for reaching out, Christina. As an occupational therapist, you are familiar with the importance of engaging individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) in group activities that can help improve their concentration and fine motor skills. Crafts with clay or Lego are excellent options that could accomplish those goals.
In addition to those ideas, you may also consider incorporating other activities such as:
Painting or drawing
Cooking or baking classes
Yoga or other forms of exercise
Music therapy sessions
Board games or puzzles
It's important to remember that choosing the right activity will depend on the interests and abilities of the individuals involved. You may want to try out a few different activities to see what works best for the group. Good luck and have fun!"
Azure Jones: "Painting uncooked noodles and stringing them . I’ve used different textured scarves with music for therapeutic movement/ motor planning even if seated in a WC , and for sensory calming input . Making this person centered by knowing their favorite music and singing the words along with them if they’re able too, to incorporate memory. A lot of my past clients enjoyed country music as well as Elvis."
Rahul Malik: "Give them piano to play, for sequencing."
Amadi Promise: "You could do through and catch ball game, with them naming their favourite foods, or names of colours, animals, places, foods etc as they throw to each other....this helps with memory skills, concentration as well as fine motor skills(eyehand coordination, catch and release etc)." Helen Patience: "Stencilling, on paper and then on tote bags. The clay idea sounds good."