Note: Affiliate links are used in this article, but please don’t feel pressure to use them! Your use of these links comes at no additional cost to you and helps support The Dynamic School OT. In the realm of school-based OT, the trajectory of professional growth can be as diverse as the students we serve. …
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As a school-based OT, you play a crucial role in supporting students with various challenges, including sensory processing differences. But addressing these challenges is a complex and evolving aspect of school-based OT practice. Sensory processing refers to how our nervous system receives, interprets, and responds to sensory information from our environment. While sensory processing difficulties …
Note: Affiliate links are used in this article, but please don’t feel pressure to use them! Your use of these links comes at no additional cost to you and helps support The Dynamic School OT. As an occupational therapist working in a school setting, you play a crucial role in supporting autistic students. School-based OTs …
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As a school-based OT, it’s important to have a variety of tools and resources at your disposal to help support the diverse needs of your students. Whether you’re working with students who have physical, cognitive, or emotional difficulties, having the right materials can make a big difference in the success of your therapy sessions. While …
If you’re new to school-based OT, you may be nervously anticipating your first IEP meeting. And even if you’ve been to a few, wrapping your head around why IEP meetings happen and what should occur there can take some time! To make it easier, here’s your quick primer on what goes down at an IEP …
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Looking to update your school-based OT treatment planning game? While intervention planning can be one of the most fun parts of our job, it can also take up a huge amount of time! If you’re looking for new resources to get you out of a rut or just some of the most tried and true, …
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Note: Affiliate links are used in this article, but please don’t feel pressure to use them! Your use of these links comes at no additional cost to you and helps support The Dynamic School OT. As a school-based OT, you’ve probably heard an increasing buzz around the neurodiversity-affirming movement in the past few years. Put …
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As a school-based OT, you’re probably familiar with weighted vests. But as ubiquitous as these items are, many questions still remain about their use. Is there evidence behind weighted vests? How much weight should be utilized? How often should an individual wear one to see effects? Are weighted vests safe? What do weighted vests improve? …
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Are you curious about what discharge from OT looks like in the school system? In some ways, there is a lot of freedom in service recommendations in the school system. Since you’re not bound by insurance, you can technically serve a student as often for as long of a time as you want. However, school-based …
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Are you looking for a Level 2 project for fieldwork students working in school-based OT? Whether you’re a Level 2 student or a fieldwork supervisor, fieldwork projects can be a great way to learn more about occupational therapy practice while also advocating for the profession. Here are some ideas to consider as you decide on …
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