The kids at John’s school use the tennis ball like a hand ball.

At recess, throwing it against the brick walls of the building.

So, because of neuro-typical peer modeling,

my son is constantly playing with a tennis ball he found in the house.

And I have started buying tennis balls because, well, they get lost, right?

It seems to be the preferred toy of the realm right now.

And it’s free therapy.

In fact, best practices, I truly believe.

Improving reflexes, hand-to-eye coordination, mid-line crossover and social skills.

I watched them at lunch/recess recently.

The kids play in small groups, the balls fly back and forth.

Same story when John gets home.

He throws it against the large expanse of window-less brick wall alongside our driveway.

Remember the 1994 movie, “The Hudsucker Proxy”.  Paul Newman, Tim Robbins.

The circle was featured a lot:  Frisbee, Hula Hoop and other toy inventions.

So, here is yet another time when the oldies but goodies bring free therapy to our kids.

Give the kids something round, and see what happens.

Peace be with us,

Gayle