Welcome to the New SuperKids Occupational Therapy Website: Your Hub for Inclusive Pediatric OT Support!

I’m thrilled to officially introduce the newly redesigned SuperKids Occupational Therapy website—a modern, user-friendly, and resource-rich hub created with schools, businesses, families, educators, and therapists in mind. Whether you’re looking for expert school-based OT support or inclusive sensory-friendly consulting, my updated website is your one-stop destination. Why the Redesign? As my practice has grown toContinue reading “Welcome to the New SuperKids Occupational Therapy Website: Your Hub for Inclusive Pediatric OT Support!”

Top 10 Tools Every School-Based OT Practitioner Should Have

As a school-based occupational therapist, having the right tools can make all the difference in engaging students, collecting meaningful data, and making your interventions effective and enjoyable. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to streamline your therapy bag, here are the top 10 essential tools every school-based OT should have in their toolkit. 1.Continue reading “Top 10 Tools Every School-Based OT Practitioner Should Have”

School-Based Vs. Medically-Based Occupational Therapy. What’s the Difference?

I frequently get asked the question “What’s the difference between school-based and medically-based occupational therapy?”. Working in schools, sometimes there is confusion with staff and parents between what a school-based OT should be addressing vs what is considered medically-based OT. Whether you are a school-based OT or a medically-based OT, parent, teacher or caregiver, theContinue reading “School-Based Vs. Medically-Based Occupational Therapy. What’s the Difference?”

A Summer Refresh

If you are a school-based clinician your summer has either begun or is about to begin. I don’t know about you, but summer is always bittersweet. I miss my students and families but also look forward to the break. The end of the school year is always busy and even 21 years into my careerContinue reading “A Summer Refresh”

What is School-Based Occupational Therapy?

Have you ever wondered, “What is school-based occupational therapy?” or have you ever wondered “What makes school-based OT different than other OT services?” In this blog post, I will explore the purpose of school-based OT, its benefits, and the process of receiving this type of occupational therapy. School-Based occupational therapy focuses on helping students developContinue reading “What is School-Based Occupational Therapy?”

Overcoming Handwriting Difficulties in High School: Tips and Strategies

High school students are constantly required to write essays, take notes, and complete assignments by hand. However, for some, handwriting can be a challenging task. Whether it’s due to a learning disability or poor fine motor skills, struggling with handwriting can negatively impact academic success. I am frequently asked about how to help high schoolContinue reading “Overcoming Handwriting Difficulties in High School: Tips and Strategies”

The Teacher, The Classroom, and The Occupational Therapist

An occupational therapist walks into a teacher’s classroom…….Sounds like the beginning of a great story if you ask me! I’ve been a school-based occupational therapist for over 20 years. I’ve seen it all, I’ve heard it all, and I’ve done it all, and as teachers know, some of it I wish I hadn’t seen heard,Continue reading “The Teacher, The Classroom, and The Occupational Therapist”

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!”

Occupational Therapy in the Time of Covid

First I’d like to say hello and welcome! I’m glad you’ve found me here at SuperKids Occupational Therapy and I am excited to be starting a blog! A quick introduction, my name is Marina and I’ve been a pediatric occupational therapist for over 20 years. If you want to learn more about me or whatContinue reading “Occupational Therapy in the Time of Covid”