The COVID-19 pandemic forced many professions, including occupational therapy, to adapt rapidly to the virtual realm. School-based OTs, in particular, faced many challenges in delivering services remotely. Now, a few years later, it’s crucial to recognize the potential benefits and opportunities that school-based OT teletherapy brings even outside of an emergency context. Let’s explore the …
Are you preparing for at-home learning this fall? If you have a child with sensory differences, it can be helpful to consider the effect the environment has on your child’s learning. While there’s no need to completely remodel your house, some simple changes can help increase your child’s attention, regulation, and participation and make your …
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As a school-based occupational therapist, fine motor skills make up a large part of my practice. During this period of distance learning, I’ve been creating a series of parent resources on these skills and how they can be addressed at home. I wanted to share this information with a wider audience, so I’ll be posting …
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As a pediatric occupational therapist, self-help skills make up a large part of my practice. During this period of distance learning, I’ve been creating a series of parent resources on these skills and how they can be addressed at home. I wanted to share this information with a wider audience, so I’ll be posting them …
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There’s no way to argue that distance learning in response to COVID-19 has been a big change for most of the country. Teachers and other support staff have been scrambling to find confidence in their new role while simultaneously making sure their student’s basic needs are met. This challenge has been especially prominent in special …
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