Teletherapy Activities

Last updated: February 8, 2026Reviewed date: February 8, 2026Reading time: 5 min read
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Teletherapy Activities

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This blog will review teletherapy activities speech and other therapists can use during telehealth sessions on the video conferencing platform. Teletherapy does not need to be limited to face-to-face video conferencing. Let’s talk about all the ways technology can assist you in getting the most out of teletherapy (telehealth session). The main categories of resources that can help you prepare teletherapy activities include: Screen-sharing Videos PDF...

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This blog will review teletherapy activities speech and other therapists can use during telehealth sessions on the video conferencing platform. Teletherapy does not need to be limited to face-to-face video conferencing. Let’s talk about all the ways technology can assist you in getting the most out of teletherapy (telehealth session). The main categories of resources that can help you prepare teletherapy activities include:

  • Screen-sharing
  • Videos
  • PDF and other Uploads
  • Built-in Apps: available only on (practice management and teletherapy in – one software)
  • Whiteboard
  • Document Camera

Screen sharing

Screen-sharing allows you to access essentially any online resource you can think of! Keep in mind that not every single teletherapy or video conferencing platform allows your clients to manipulate the website or online games and therefore if you’re still shopping for a video conferencing platform, keep this in mind. To learn about the most popular websites with online games refer to our blog Online Speech Therapy Games. Many of these online games can be also adapted by occupational therapists and mental health providers working with children.

In addition to screen sharing online games and resources, you can also screen share your own desktop application, desktop game, or PowerPoint presentations. Power Points are great as they allow you to individualize teletherapy activities to meet your client’s specific needs. For example, you may be working with a child on the spectrum, who may need a social story that cannot be found online or in your therapy toolbox. You can quickly create a social story just for this client utilizing PowerPoint and then screen share this story during your live telehealth session.

Videos

Utilizing videos in teletherapy sessions adds something a little extra interesting to keep your client’s attention and keep the conversation flowing. Therapy for example allows you to organize YouTube videos into folders and you can watch them with your clients during online sessions. YouTube videos can help you with generating tons of teletherapy activities and target any therapy goal.

There are songs; virtual field trips; social-emotional videos; educational videos; how things work videos, short animated films; relaxation and meditation videos; books read out loud; and anything else you can think of on YouTube. YouTube videos can also help you plan teletherapy activities related to seasons, themes, and holidays. Demonstration videos are helpful when you try to explain a complicated concept or skill (e.g. vocal exercise, articulation placement, hand exercises,etc.)

Videos are also great for breaking-ice activities. Knowing the interest of your client ahead of time can help you find YouTube videos that you can watch during your first session. Funny videos can also help you break the ice!

Refer to our blog article Online Teletherapy Resources reviewing teletherapy activities with YouTube videos and our top 10 YouTube Videos every therapist working with children can use.

PDF and other Uploads

Uploading PDF resources such as worksheets or handouts allows you to utilize some of the materials you’ve gotten used to having available in your in-person sessions. Therapy for example, allows you to upload and organize your own PDFs and photos into folders so you can easily pull them up during your live online session and it also allows you to send your own PDFs to your clients for home practice.

Apps

Therapy actually has content-specific apps in their platform (Pro Plus plan) ; similar to something you’d use on your iPad. Their built-in apps are interactive on your side and also on your client’s side so your clients can actually manipulate their built-in apps on their ends. You will find apps for articulation, language (receptive, expressive), auditory processing, cognition (memory, problem solving, critical thinking), and social skills as well as visual skills. Each app has different levels of difficulties and a setting with a reward system in place. TheraPlatform continues to add more apps and games and all the updates are automatic and free.

Whiteboard

Finally, a whiteboard is exactly what it sounds like. Just like the whiteboards you’re used to seeing, but on your screen instead. It’s a blank slate with writing, drawing, and typing tools. Let’s look at some creative ways to utilize a whiteboard:

  • Create a Visual Schedule: use this to discuss your plans for the day and prepare the client for what’s to come.
  • Play Hangman
  • Play Tic-tac-toe
  • Play Pictionary
  • Play Dots and Boxes
  • Target Vocabulary: draw Venn diagrams or charts to work on comparing and contrasting skills; make word webs; take turns making sentences or writing definitions
  • Target Following Directions give your client directions like “draw a blue snowman with three buttons”
  • Target Describing: have your client give YOU the directions to draw a silly picture.
  • Target Requesting: explain that you want to draw your client a picture and prompt them to make specific requests about it.
  • Target Articulation: give instant visual feedback by writing plus and minus signs following the client’s productions. This is a way to give clear feedback without interrupting them.
  • Target Memory: draw a picture, then ask the client to close his/her eyes and erase part/s of the picture. Next have the client to open his/her eyes and ask what is missing, etc.
  • Target Visual Skills: pull up the stickers on the whiteboard and have a client cross the ones the left, etc.
  • Explain concepts with drawing
  • Explain thought process
  • Brainstorm solutions to problems
  • Practice writing
  • Have a client design a board game with rules and talk about it

TheraPlatform’s whiteboard includes the following:

  • Pencil
  • Paintbrush
  • Keyboard
  • Eraser
  • Undo Button
  • Clear Button, and more!

Another useful tip is to save and download your whiteboard when your session ends. Then in your next session, you can continue where you left off by uploading it as a PDF to your resources. You’ll be able to access all the same tools to continue to mark up the document!

Document Camera

The document camera is great for incorporating physical stimuli in teletherapy activities and even evaluation/assessment. Books, board games, photos, cards, toys and other manipulatives can be placed on your desk under the document camera and projected onto the screen, so they are visible on your client’s end.

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Prepare before seeing a doctor

A simple rural-patient checklist to help you explain symptoms clearly, ask better questions, and avoid unsafe self-treatment.

Safety note: This is not a prescription or diagnosis. For severe symptoms, pregnancy danger signs, children with serious illness, chest pain, breathing difficulty, stroke-like weakness, or major injury, seek urgent care.

Which doctor may help?

Start with a registered doctor or the nearest qualified health center.

What to tell the doctor

  • Write when the problem started and how it changed.
  • Bring old prescriptions, investigation reports, and current medicines.
  • Write allergies, pregnancy status, diabetes, kidney/liver disease, and major past illnesses.
  • Bring one family member if the patient is weak, elderly, confused, or a child.

Questions to ask

  • What is the most likely cause of my symptoms?
  • Which danger signs mean I should go to hospital quickly?
  • Which tests are necessary now, and which can wait?
  • How should I take medicines safely and what side effects should I watch for?
  • When should I come for follow-up?

Tests to discuss

  • Vital signs: temperature, pulse, blood pressure, oxygen saturation
  • Basic physical examination by a clinician
  • CBC, urine test, blood sugar, or imaging only when clinically needed

Avoid these mistakes

  • Do not use antibiotics, steroid tablets/injections, or strong painkillers without proper medical advice.
  • Do not hide pregnancy, kidney disease, ulcer, allergy, or blood thinner use.
  • Do not delay emergency care when danger signs are present.

Medicine safety and first-aid guide

This section is for patient education only. It does not replace a doctor, pharmacist, or emergency care.

Safe first steps

  • Avoid heavy lifting, sudden bending, and prolonged bed rest.
  • Use comfortable posture and gentle movement as tolerated.
  • Discuss physiotherapy, X-ray, or MRI only when clinically needed.

OTC medicine safety

  • For mild back pain, pain-relief medicine may be discussed with a doctor or pharmacist.
  • Avoid repeated painkiller use if you have kidney disease, stomach ulcer, uncontrolled blood pressure, or are taking blood thinners.

Avoid these mistakes

  • Do not start antibiotics without a proper medical decision.
  • Do not use steroid tablets or injections casually for quick relief.
  • Do not delay emergency care because of home remedies.

Get urgent help if

  • Back pain with leg weakness, numbness around private area, loss of urine/stool control, fever, cancer history, or major injury needs urgent care.
Medicine names, dose, and timing must be decided by a qualified clinician or pharmacist after checking age, pregnancy, allergy, other diseases, and current medicines.

For rural patients and family caregivers

Patient health record and symptom diary

Write your symptoms, medicines already taken, test results, and questions before visiting a doctor. This note stays on your device unless you print or copy it.

Doctor to discuss: Doctor / qualified healthcare provider
Tests to discuss with doctor
  • Basic vital signs: temperature, pulse, blood pressure, oxygen level if needed
  • Relevant blood, urine, imaging, or specialist tests only after clinical assessment
Questions to ask
  • What is the most likely cause of my symptoms?
  • Which warning signs mean I should go to emergency care?
  • Which tests are really needed now?
  • Which medicines are safe for my age, pregnancy status, allergy, kidney/liver/stomach condition, and current medicines?

Emergency warning signs such as chest pain, severe breathing difficulty, sudden weakness, confusion, severe dehydration, major injury, or loss of bladder/bowel control need urgent medical care. Do not wait for online information.

Safe pathway to proper treatment

Back pain care roadmap

Use this simple roadmap to understand the next safe steps. It is educational and does not replace examination by a doctor.

Go to emergency care if you notice:
  • New leg weakness, numbness around private area, or loss of bladder/bowel control
  • Back pain after major injury, fever, unexplained weight loss, cancer history, or severe night pain
Doctor / service to discuss: Orthopedic/spine specialist, physical medicine doctor, physiotherapist under guidance, or qualified clinician.
  1. Step 1

    Check danger signs first

    If danger signs are present, seek emergency care and do not wait for online information.

  2. Step 2

    Record the symptom story

    Write when symptoms started, severity, medicines already taken, allergies, pregnancy status, and test results.

  3. Step 3

    Visit a qualified clinician

    A doctor, nurse, or qualified healthcare provider can examine you and decide which tests or treatment are needed.

  4. Step 4

    Do only useful tests

    Discuss neurological examination first. X-ray or MRI may be needed only when red flags, injury, nerve weakness, or persistent severe symptoms are present.

  5. Step 5

    Follow up and return early if worse

    If symptoms worsen, new warning signs appear, or treatment is not helping, return for review quickly.

Rural patient practical tips
  • Take a written symptom diary and all previous prescriptions/test reports.
  • Do not hide medicines already taken, even herbal or over-the-counter medicines.
  • Ask which warning signs mean urgent referral to hospital.
  • Avoid forceful massage or bone-setting when there is weakness, injury, fever, or nerve symptoms.

This roadmap is for education. A real diagnosis and treatment plan requires history, examination, and clinical judgment.

RX Patient Help

Ask a health question safely

Write your symptom story. A health professional or site editor can review it before any answer is prepared. This box is not for emergency care.

Emergency first: Severe chest pain, breathing trouble, unconsciousness, stroke signs, severe injury, heavy bleeding, or rapidly worsening symptoms need urgent local medical care now.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this article a replacement for a doctor?

No. It is educational content only. Patients should consult a qualified clinician for diagnosis and treatment.

When should I seek urgent care?

Seek urgent care for severe symptoms, rapidly worsening condition, breathing difficulty, severe pain, neurological changes, or any emergency warning sign.

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