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How to Write Effective Goals as a School-Based Occupational Therapist

Writing measurable, meaningful, and functional goals is one of the most important — and often challenging — responsibilities of a school-based occupational therapy (OT) practitioner. Well-written goals drive intervention, guide progress monitoring, and support student success within the educational environment. Whether you’re a new OT practitioner navigating your first Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) or aContinue reading “How to Write Effective Goals as a School-Based Occupational Therapist”

How to Collaborate with Teachers and Parents as a School-Based OT

Strong collaboration is the backbone of effective occupational therapy in schools.

How to Avoid Common Mistakes New School OT Practitioners Make

Starting your career in school-based occupational therapy can be both exciting and overwhelming. While no one expects perfection, being aware of the most common missteps can help you hit the ground running. Here are some tips to help avoid common mistakes that many new school-based OTs make. 1. Understand the Educational Model Unlike clinics, school-basedContinue reading “How to Avoid Common Mistakes New School OT Practitioners Make”

The Difference Between Developmentally Appropriate and Academically Appropriate: A Pediatric Occupational Therapist’s Perspective

As a pediatric occupational therapist, I often encounter parents, educators, and caregivers who struggle to understand the difference between what is developmentally appropriate and what is academically appropriate for children. In today’s fast-paced, achievement-driven society, there is a growing emphasis on academic milestones at younger ages, often at the expense of a child’s natural developmentalContinue reading “The Difference Between Developmentally Appropriate and Academically Appropriate: A Pediatric Occupational Therapist’s Perspective”

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”