As a school-based OT, having a range of tools and resources is essential to cater to the diverse needs of students. The right materials can significantly impact the success of therapy sessions, whether targeting physical, cognitive, or emotional needs. While I’ve covered a more general list of items before, now I want to share my …
Is hand dominance important in school-based OT? As a school-based therapist, one common challenge you might find is the issue of students switching hands while learning to write or complete other fine motor tasks. This phenomenon, where young children frequently switch between their dominant and non-dominant hands during writing tasks, can be a source of …
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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 …
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 a school-based OT, it’s pretty likely that you have student loans. Luckily for us working in the school system, there are multiple opportunities to get this debt forgiven. If you’re curious if student loan forgiveness is the right choice for you, consider the following options. Note: This article was written in December 2022, …
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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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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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Have you been tasked with giving a presentation to your school’s staff for professional development? In-services are a wonderful way to increase your impact as a school-based OT as well as help more of your coworkers understand your role. If you’re feeling a little overwhelmed about what topics to cover, these ideas might get your …
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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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