A quick review of the counseling games, products and lessons in the Teachers pay Teachers store, Counseling Fanny Pack of Fun. Here are the links to each Act...
School based physical therapy resources. Resources for the new or seasoned physical therapist working in the school setting.
Learn the inside tricks to increase your efficiency, get organized, and be awesome!
Ideas, guides and resources for school based physical therapy documentation and school based occupational therapy documentation.
The school based-Occupational Therapist is getting ready to head back into the school year this Fall. Getting organized can be one of the hardest parts of school-based OT. These tips and tricks are some that I’ve used during my years as an Occupational Therapist working in the schools. One of the tell-tale signs of ... Read more
This post may contain affiliate links. It is time to start back to school, so it is time to get the caseload organized and under control. It is always a challenge to manage all of the evaluations and ieps, so I am always trying to work out a good system. I have created some forms...
This School Based Occupational Therapy screening form is a digital download of a 2-page occupational therapy checklist for screening, informal assessment and monitoring of functional skills in the school setting.
Edutopia published an article on responses they received from 220 eighth graders about "what engages students"? The author compiled th...
When it comes to pediatric occupational therapy, having the right tools and toys can make all the difference in creating engaging and effective therapy sessions. In this blog post, we’ll take a peek inside my occupational therapy rolling bag which I have had for 3+ years and explore my favorite developmental and therapeutic toys that […]
Determing pull-out or push-in services in the school setting has many factors to consider such as current level of function, number of goals, etc.
Occupational Therapy Goals and Obj Bank - Free download as PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or view presentation slides online. The document provides examples of annual goals and objectives for occupational therapy on an IEP. It includes goals and objectives for fine motor skills, gross motor skills, visual motor skills, self-care skills, classroom skills, and neuromuscular skills. Specific objectives are provided for activities like writing, cutting, typing, playground skills, and transitioning between postures. The goals and objectives can be customized for each student's needs and abilities.
What is the difference between school based and clinic based pediatric Occupational Therapy services? A lot more than you might think!
These occupational therapy kits are easy ways to work on OT goal areas with simple items found in the therapy supply closet or home!
School based occupational therapy providers support students in learning and participating in the classroom. Here are school based OT tips.
How to adapt "Starfish" exercise for young and special needs children.
The Occupational Therapist’s Handbook for Inclusive School Practices A great occupational therapist is a key success factor in your inclusive school— OTs make critical decisions daily that help students access the curriculum and fully participate. This is the friendly, down-to-earth survival guide OTs need to deliver their important services effectively as part of an inclusive school team.
These hacks for productivity for occupational therapy support OTs working with kids in schools so they can be productive.
Occupational Therapy for Down Syndrome Diagnosis, treatment, early intervenrtion, fine motor/gross motor activities, sensory processing
This article gives several strategies for teaching proper pencil grip to children, with explicit directions on how to implement each one.