Picking the ball up with two hands and throwing forward, over head and bouncing. Calming Techniques Slow rocking motion back and forth on the therapy ball. Have the child lay prone or supine across the ball in front of an adult. Sway child side to side while they lay prone or supine across the ball. Rolling child on the ball on their stomach or back, back and forth at a steady pace.
Some children enjoy hanging upside down.
Rolling the therapy ball over the child as they lay on a mat or rug in a prone or supine position. Roll ball over trunk, extremities and gently over head. Add music in the background as an auditory component. Techniques Rolling child forward and have them reach forward to touch the floor - palms down. Rolling prone over the ball to reach for a toy or activity.