Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy focuses on helping individuals with physical, cognitive, or developmental challenges improve their ability to perform daily activities. For those with late-onset Tay-Sachs disease, occupational therapists work to enhance fine motor skills, strengthen muscles, and adapt the home or work environment to support greater independence. This therapy is essential for maintaining or improving the quality of life by addressing practical aspects of daily living, such as dressing, eating, and other self-care tasks.
One example of a Clinical Therapy exercise is using a Peg Board to sharpen motor skills. This exercise is done by inserting pegs into a wooden board. This exercise assists with sharpening motor skills and coordination.
Excercise 1
Step 1
- Sit tall with your hands in front of you
- Keep your elbows high
- Both feet, or at least toes, touching the floor
- Inhale
Step 2
- Exhale
- Turn “trunk” body toward TV
Step 3
- Inhale
- Exhale
- Open arms wide to sides!
Step 4
- Sit tall with your hands in front of you
- Keep your elbows high
- Both feet, or at least toes, touching the floor
- Inhale
Excercise 2
Step 1
- 1
Step 2
- 2
Step 3
- 3
Excercise 3
Step 1
- Lay on your back
- Have one knee bent
Step 2
- Lay on your side
- Have knees bent
- Inhale
Step 3
- Repeat Step 1
- Lay on your back
- Have one knee bent
Excercise 4
Step 1
- 1
Step 2
- 2
Step 3
- 3
Step 4
- 4
Excercise 5
Step 1
- 1
Step 2
- 2
Step 3
- 3