Gross Motor Skills

Move with Confidence: Gross Motor Therapy Tools 🏃♂️

NDIS Funding Ready Gross motor development equipment and physical therapy tools are typically covered under Core - Consumables or Low-Cost Assistive Technology.

• Line Item: 03_222100911_0124_1_1 (Low Cost AT / Therapy Resources)

• Supports Goals: Gross Motor Skills, Physical Independence, and Community Participation.

Gross motor skills are the physical abilities that allow us to perform everyday tasks involving the large muscles in our torso, legs, and arms. From running and jumping to balancing on a swing, these whole-body movements form the foundation for physical independence.

Because many neurodivergent individuals and people with special needs struggle with coordination, Occupational Therapists frequently focus on gross motor training. We have sourced the highest quality, durable tools to support these vital movements safely at school, at home, or in the clinic.

Key Benefits of Gross Motor Training Tools:

• Core Strength & Posture: Builds the essential abdominal and back muscle strength required to sit upright at a desk and maintain balance.

• Spatial & Body Awareness: Helps individuals understand where their body is in space, significantly improving physical coordination and reducing clumsy bumps or falls.

• Motor Planning Mastery: Enhances the brain’s ability to plan, sequence, and execute unfamiliar physical movements smoothly.

• Joyful Physical Play: Transforms rigid therapy exercises into highly engaging, sensory-rich games that build lasting confidence.

📍 Visit The Therapy Sensory Shop in Maitland to explore our full range of active balance, coordination, and gross motor equipment!