Putty, Slime & Sand: NDIS Line item- 03_222100911_0124_1_1

Tactile Learning: Putty, Slime, & Kinetic Sand 🧪

NDIS Funding Ready Therapy putty, sensory slimes, and tactile sands 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: Fine Motor Mastery, Hand Strength, and Sensory Processing.

Putty, slime, and kinetic sand are incredibly versatile therapeutic tools widely used in Pediatric Occupational Therapy. These squishy, moldable materials do more than just keep hands busy—they offer a highly engaging, sensory-rich way to build the foundational hand skills needed for everyday tasks like writing, cutting, and buttoning a shirt.

Key Therapeutic Benefits:

• Builds Hand & Finger Strength: Squeezing, pulling, and kneading dense therapy putty strengthens the tiny muscles in the hands and fingers.

• Refines Grasp Patterns: Pinching and rolling the material helps children develop the precision and control needed to hold pencils and cutlery correctly.

• Boosts Bilateral Coordination: Using both hands simultaneously to stretch, flatten, or shape the material encourages the left and right sides of the brain to work together seamlessly.

• Encourages Creative Problem-Solving: Building shapes or figuring out how the materials behave satisfies curiosity and promotes cognitive exploration.

💡 Therapist Tip: Turn fine motor practice into a fun treasure hunt! Hide small beads, buttons, or plastic toys deep inside the putty or sand, and challenge your child to use both hands to dig, pull, and pinch them out.

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