The OT Schoolhouse Podcast for School-Based OT Practitioners
Jayson Davies, OTR/L, from OTSchoolhouse.com dives into the areas of school-based Occupational Therapy most frequently discussed by therapists. Join Jayson and special guests in exploring new practice strategies and earn professional development for certification renewal.
- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 53 minutes
- Episodes
- 186
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
Your BOT-3 Questions Answered!
Discover the exciting updates and enhancements of the BOT-3 assessment tool with Dr. Elizabeth Munsell, Research Director at Pearson.
Learn how this latest version offers updated norms, supplemental s…
Brewing Community with A Neurodiversity-Affirming Model for Transition-Age Youth
Join Jayson Davies as he sits down with occupational therapists and co-founders of B3 Coffee, Jacqueline and Greg Boheler, to explore their unique, neurodiversity-affirming non-profit. They share how…
Crafting Your Role as an OTP in the School Community
In this episode, Jayson sits down with Amy Fehr, MSOT, OTR/L, an experienced school-based OT and current clinical advisor at BlazerWorks, to tackle the pressing challenges and exciting opportunities …
How to kick off the School Year with Confidence
Are you a school-based occupational therapist looking to streamline your practice, build stronger collaborations, and navigate the complexities of documentation, assessments, and district requirement…
From Puzzle to Practice with Rubik’s Cubes in School Based OT
What do Rubik’s Cubes, art, and therapy have in common? In this inspiring episode, Jayson chats with Kyle Cubes, a Rubik’s Cube artist and autistic adult who has transformed a personal coping strateg…
Say Yes to Recess: Why Movement Breaks are Critical for Student Success
Are you ready to champion one of the most essential—and overlooked—parts of the school day? In this episode, Jayson Davies dives into the impactful world of recess with special guests Morgan and Cath…
Challenging Ableism Through Neurodiversity-Affirming School Practice
What does it really mean to provide neurodiversity-affirming care in schools? In this episode, Dr. Bryden Carlson-Giving—a neurodivergent OT and creator of the Empower Model—shares powerful insights …
(Part 2) Supporting Students with Extensive Support Needs: A Path Toward Inclusive OT Practice
In Part 2 of this important conversation, Dr. Savitha Sundar returns to explore what inclusive OT practice can look like beyond the buzzwords. In this episode, Savitha helps us shift from reflection …
Supporting Students with Extensive Support Needs: Understanding the Challenge (Part 1)
Ever wondered how school-based OTs can meaningfully support students with extensive support needs?
Supporting students with extensive support needs has long been one of the most challenging and under…
What Teachers and Admin Really Think About School-based OT
In this episode, Jayson discusses the often misunderstood role of school-based occupational therapy practitioners. He emphasizes the need for OT practitioners to advocate for their diverse skills bey…
Unlocking Holistic Tiered Support with MTSS
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Advocating for School-Based OTP Leadership
In this episode, Jayson has a compelling conversation with guests Jaime Spencer, Kim Wiggins, and Serena Zeidler as they discuss their research into the barriers and opportunities for OTPs aspiring t…
From OT Debt to Financial Freedom
In this episode, Doug Vestal, author, and financial guru, uncovers the path to financial freedom for occupational therapists. He will dive into the heart of money management and share how he and his …
The Dept. of Ed. Executive Order - A Special Episode with Abe Saffer, a Senior Legislative Representative at AOTA
Yesterday, after President Trump signed the Executive Order related to the Dept. of Education, I sat down with Abe Saffer (AOTA Senior Legislative Representative) to discuss the immediate and potenti…
Screenings With a VMI Tool That Scores Itself
In this episode Jayson teams up with guests Karen and Heather to get into the transformative world of Psymark—a digital tool designed to revolutionize school-based occupational therapy assessments. …
Supporting The Teachers in Adapting the Classroom Enviroment
Discover the transformative power of nature in the classroom with this episode of the OT Schoolhouse Podcast! Join host Jayson Davies as he chats with Alex Thompson, an experienced occupational thera…
Daily Notes: What to Write & How to Save Time
Do you ever feel like daily notes are just another task on your never-ending to-do list? In this episode, we’re diving into the world of note writing in school-based OT with Jason Gonzalez, OTR/L, co…
How Many OT Treatment Hours are Possible in a Week?
How can two school-based OTs have identical caseload numbers but vastly different workloads?
This episode promises a fresh perspective on evaluating the true demands of our roles, focusing not just o…
Win Over Teachers & Kids with Proven, Fun Strategies to Improve Writing!
What do you think makes handwriting fun and effective for kids? In this episode, we dig into strategies that don’t just teach handwriting but make it enjoyable for students.
Dr. Beverly Moskowitz, th…
#166 Bridging the Classroom with Nature the OT Way
Discover the TimberNook program, where nature becomes the ultimate classroom for sensory integration, emotional growth, and creativity.
TimberNook empowers children to explore, problem-solve, and thr…