Function Junction Equipment Recommendations

Here are some of our favourite products, and where to get them.  Please check with your therapist, as there may be a different type of equipment that would be better suited to your child.  

Slant board

Features of this slant board we like:  

• surface is magnetic and a dry erase board

• folds easily

• sturdy

• detachable book holder

• comes with one or two clips

Purchase info:  http://www.visualedgesb.com/ 

Also available through Amazon

Stabilo Easy ergo Mechanical pencil

This mechanical pencil can be ordered for right handed OR left handed.  The grip is moulded right into the pencil.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/STABILO-EASYergo-Mechanical-Pencil-Handed/dp/B00T7ULUH6

ed emberley drawing books

Drawing is such a great way to practice pencil control skills.  Ed Emberley has some wonderful step-by-step drawing books.  This Thumbprint book is my favourite!

TALLY COUNTER

This is currently a "must have" in our school therapy bags.  Helps develop thumb and index finger stability, along with strengthening the area between the thumb and index.  Such a motivating tool.  Encourage them to click with their arm held high in the air...and we work on shoulder stability as well. All essential pieces for handwriting.

Crayola Modeling Clay

Provides a stiffer consistency to play-doh. It doesn’t dry out, and can be re-formed many times. Perfect for strengthening hands in preparation for handwriting, scissors skills and other fine motor tasks. Locally, it can be found a The Stationary Store, AF Smith, Gorhams, plus more!