Brain-Body Connection: Visual Tracking & Sequencing OT Challenge

Описание: Watch as we bridge the gap between sight and action! In this Occupational Therapy session, the child must track multiple moving balls and sequence their movements to catch them in a bucket. This exercise is a powerhouse for training the brain to organize and execute complex physical responses under pressure.

Brain Areas Involved in this Task:

Prefrontal Cortex: Responsible for high-level decision-making, planning, and sequencing of actions.

Basal Ganglia: Essential for the smooth initiation and control of movements.

Cerebellum: The brain's "coordination center," vital for balance, timing, and motor precision.

Therapeutic Benefits of this Exercise:

Visual Tracking & Timing: Improving the ability to follow a moving target and time a physical response accordingly.

Sequencing of Actions: Training the brain to organize a series of movements (track, move, catch) into a fluid flow.

Bilateral Coordination: Using both sides of the body to position the bucket for a successful catch.

Sustained Attention: Building the "attentional muscle" required to stay focused on multiple stimuli.

Gross Motor Agility: Developing the ability to move quickly and change direction to reach the target.

At Connecting Dots Occupational Therapy, we target the brain to help the body excel!

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