Sensory integration therapy

Here are effective activities for visual under-sensitivity (hyposensitivity) in children — especially useful for ASD, developmental delay, or sensory integration therapy. ⸻ ⭐ Visual Under-Sensitivity Activities 1. Light Tracking Activities • Use LED light sticks -finger lights in a dim room • Ask the child to track the moving light (slow → fast) • Create patterns: circles, zigzag, up–down, side–side Goal: Improves visual attention and tracking. ⸻ 2. High-Contrast Puzzles • Use black–white pattern cards, bold-color puzzles • Sorting by shape, size, color • Use outline matching or shadow matching tasks Goal: Stimulates visual discrimination. ⸻ 3. Object Scavenger Hunt (with Visual Cues) • Hide bright objects around the room • Give picture clues instead of verbal clues • Use “spot the object” cards with high-contrast images Goal: Enhances visual scanning & attention. ⸻ 4. Flashlight Tag • Turn off lights; shine flashlight on objects • Child must find and touch the object quickly • Increase complexity: moving target, multiple targets Goal: Improves visual alertness and response time. ⸻ 5. Sorting Activities with Bold Colors • Sort balls, blocks, beads by color or shape • Use visually appealing materials (neon, bright shades) Goal: Helps with visual closure & focus. ⸻ 6. Visual Tracking with Bubbles -Balloons • Blow bubbles and ask the child to follow with eyes • Balloon volleyball: slow movement for easy tracking Goal: Boosts visual tracking in a fun way. ⸻ 7. Light Table Activities • Use transparent shapes on a light table • Encourage tracing, stacking, matching Goal: Increases visual attention using illuminated contrast. ⸻ 8. Maze & Path Activities • Thick-line mazes • Color-coded paths • Dot-to-dot with bold dots Goal: Improves visual planning & visual-motor integration. ⸻ 9. Visual Attention Games • Spot the difference • I-spy books • Where’s the object? pictures • Memory card flip games Goal: Enhances visual discrimination & memory. ⸻ 10. Gross Motor + Visual Activities • Throw and catch high-contrast balls • Obstacle course with bright visual markers • Follow-the-light path using LED strips Goal: Integrates vision with body movement. ⸻ ✔ Tips for Children with Visual Under-Sensitivity • Use bright, bold colors • Reduce background visual clutter • Provide clear, large visual cues • Use a mix of static + moving visual stimuli • Combine with vestibular activities (swing, balance board) for better visual processing ⸻