The Impulse Control Curriculum: An Occupational Therapist's Guide to Developing Impulse Control

About the Curriculum:PEEK INSIDE: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/2EOXsG3iwboImpulse control is a foundational skill that supports a child’s ability to participate successfully in daily life. From waiting their turn during a game, to stopping their body before bumping into someone, to resisting the urge to grab or shout, impulse control affects how children move, learn, interact, and regulate themselves.This curriculum was created to give occupational therapists and parents practical, engaging ways to build impulse control through movement and play. The activities in this book combine motor challenges, sensory input, cognitive engagement, and reflection to help children practice pausing, planning, and adjusting their actions. It includes 260 pages of instructional content and overall the book is 333 pages long.In this curriculum you will find:Instructions on how to adapt various games for building impulse control skills with various methods to grade up or down based on child level.Examples of movement games that require stopping, delaying gratification, and inhibiting one’s automatic response.Progressive balance challenges that encourage body control and slower, more intentional movement.Instructions for ways to clearly model impulse control skills in a way that builds positive self-esteem.Strategies to promote regulation and readiness to build impulse control skills.Actionable steps to build in impulse control opportunities to one’s daily routine.Reflection-based tasks that help children reflect and consider “if… then” conditional thinking concepts and apply these for future experiences.Real-life case studies outlining progression of impulse control curriculum aligned with progression of functional skills.The activities are designed to be flexible and adaptable. They can be used in therapy sessions, classrooms, or at home, and can be modified for different ages and ability levels.By combining movement, play, and thoughtful reflection, this curriculum aims to help children build the internal skills they need to pause, plan, and participate more successfully in the world around them. Read more