OT Tools for Public Schools

Welcome to a spot to share ideas for working with students in exceptional education in public schools. Please describe activities you've successfully used with students to improve fine motor and self-help skills. Creative classroom adaptations for sensory-based and ergonomic needs are sought. Technology applications, low and high tech, are appreciated. Above all--be positive and professional in sharing your experiences and ideas. Thanks.

Wednesday, March 2, 2022

Home Accessibility

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Just saw this article in one of my magazines this morning--what a beautiful home!  Excited to read the full article and peruse the mom's...
Monday, February 21, 2022

Hopelessly Into Cute 'n Cheap Activities

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Okay, I know I'm retired...but I'm still excited about adorable, almost-free activities to use with kids and adults! Last Christmas ...
Wednesday, October 6, 2021

Octopus/Spider Fidget--Just in Time for Halloween

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Okay, I know I'm retired but I just found this in Walmart and had to share with you OTs in the field! Is it an octopus?  Is it a spider?...
Sunday, August 1, 2021

DIY Rubrics for Lots of Things

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Summertime for school-based occupational therapists can often be an opportunity to practice new skills and reflect on what's important t...
Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Something I Learned in OT School

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  It’s hard for me to believe but I often hear how hard it is currently to get into OT programs; that there can be 1,000 or more applicants...
Tuesday, September 15, 2020

A Tribute to My Peds Professor, Eleanor V. Wolfe

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In a very unexpected way I found out that my peds professor and friend, Ms. Wolfe, had died last November.  Her friendship was a major force...
Thursday, June 21, 2018

What Happens to OTs When They Retire?

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They continue to practice team building, healthy interpersonal relationships and activities for expanding their social-emotional skills.  Oh...
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Staff therapist in large county public school system with interest in creative activities to help students learn and "show what they know."
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