Author Archives: Marina Scott MS, OTR/L

Let’s Talk About Handwriting

Hello! One of the topics I frequently see students for and get asked about is handwriting. Given our digital age, it’s hard to know where handwriting fits in. Some think handwriting is irrelevant, but I strongly disagree. Handwriting is still very relevant, but I think the way we approach handwriting has shifted. Let’s dive inContinue reading “Let’s Talk About Handwriting”

Occupational Therapy, Covid, and Educational Disparities

Greetings! This is a piece I wrote almost a year ago, however much of the information is still relevant, and with the rise in the Delta variant and Covid cases, I thought I would share it here. I am a pediatric occupational therapist who has been working in schools and special education for over 20Continue reading “Occupational Therapy, Covid, and Educational Disparities”

Back To School Ideas

Hi There! School will be starting up again soon, or may have already started for some and I frequently get questions from parents about what they can do in the last days of summer to help their child get ready for the school year. This year will most likely not be like any other. WithContinue reading “Back To School Ideas”

What Exactly IS Occupational Therapy?

Hi there- In my 20 years of being an Occupational Therapist, I still frequently get the question “What is occupational therapy?” Although I’d hope by now, it’d be more common, occupational therapy is often lumped in with physical therapy or sometimes just therapy. I’m here today to give you a brief overview of what occupationalContinue reading “What Exactly IS Occupational Therapy?”

Quick Tips for Handwriting

I love handwriting. Occupational therapists can do many things, and helping with handwriting is one of them. OT’s can often address handwriting difficulties that pop up or start students on their handwriting journey. Handwriting questions are probably the most frequent questions I receive, so today I am going to give you my top 10 handwritingContinue reading “Quick Tips for Handwriting”

Checking In

We are a little over a year in to this global pandemic. How are you? How is your family? It hasn’t been easy for anyone, everyone has had to chart new territory, find a new normal and learn a new way of juggling everything. Anyone who says it was easy would be lying. It wasContinue reading “Checking In”

Seating Options for Remote Learning

Greetings! I was trying to think of a fancy or catchy title for today’s post, but as you will see I didn’t think of one! Since remote learning began, I’ve had several parents, teachers and students ask me about various seating options for remote learning. Let’s face it, being stuck behind a computer all dayContinue reading “Seating Options for Remote Learning”

Spring Activities!

Happy Spring! I don’t know about you but I am sure glad to see Spring! Although we have a long way to go, I feel like we made it, and I love that Spring is a time for renewal! It also allows us to emerge from our homes and get outside! I am frequently askedContinue reading “Spring Activities!”