The OT Schoolhouse Podcast for School-Based OT Practitioners

Have you heard of the Kawa model? 

On this episode of the OT Schoolhouse Podcast, We'll discuss the advantages of understanding this model for occupational therapy practitioners. Dr. Iwama talks about…

How much do you really know about dyslexia?

Join us as we explore this often-misunderstood learning disorder. Jayson and Penny dive into the importance of evaluation, therapy, and the crucial support …

In this podcast episode, Maggie Aschenbrener discusses how she applies her passions for water, children, and occupational therapy by utilizing aquatic therapy in a school-based setting. In addition, …

Ready to talk All Things Sensory?

In this episode of the OT Schoolhouse podcast, Jayson interviews Rachel Harrington, COTA/L AC, and Jessica Hill, COTA/L, about incorporating movement and sensory acti…

Welcome to a special episode of the OT Schoolhouse Podcast, where we celebrate OT Month and the anniversary of the OT Schoolhouse Podcast!

We're excited to bring you an episode packed with valuable in…

Do you ever wonder how much our early reflexes impact our physical, cognitive, and emotional development? What about the importance of reflex integration and rhythmic movements in shaping these abili…

Are you an OT who wants to level up your knowledge on how to work collaboratively with SLPs to support students in school? Well, you're in for a treat! 

Today's episode features a special guest, Rose,…

Do you know how your engine is running right now? Is it high, low, or just right? 

In this episode of the OT Schoolhouse Podcast, Sherry and Molly discuss the OG self-regulation program that helps all…

Today, we're talking about one of the most popular and versatile tools in the world of school-based occupational therapy: LEGO.

That's right, we're diving into the benefits of using LEGO in therapy se…

Being OTPs in a Teacher’s world is not always easy. In this episode, I am sharing a supportive tool I have used to support my students and build rapport with the teachers I work with daily.

I have pro…

Have you ever thought of having your students be the handwriting teachers?
By having students apply what they learned during an OT session, they can go back into the classroom to share the letter sto…

What do you think of when you hear the phrase trauma responsive? 

This concept goes beyond trauma-informed care. Tune in to hear Dr. Gibbs speak about her book, Trauma Treatment in Action, and how as …

Did you know that Einstein and Thomas Edison may have had dysgraphia? 

In our chat with Cheri Dotterer today, she discusses the truth about dysgraphia. A lot of us have had specific beliefs about what…

Have you ever thought about what it might look like working with transition-aged students? Even if you are currently working with them now, you may still question how to best use your skills to work …

Were you flabbergasted when the CDC changed the guidelines for developmental milestones In February? 

You weren’t alone. But it is important to look deeper at why these changes were made. The CDC was …

As OTPs we were taught that our profession was founded on providing a safe space for those who had a mental illness, and we were there to help them engage in occupations that were meaningful to them,…

School-based OT practitioners are not handwriting teachers! However, handwriting is often the most common reason for referral.

In our chat with Debra Collette, OTD, OTR/L, we are discussing a recent a…

Did you know that transitional services can be implemented even before a student gets to high school? 

In this episode, we talk about how community-based instruction (CBI) can be implemented in the el…

Have you ever thought about the shifts that have happened throughout the history of Occupational Therapy in the schools? Occupational therapy has been a part of the school systems since the ‘70s when…

Our guest today proves how it is possible to make the best of a situation when unforeseen circumstances happen. The Covid Pandemic derailed Alvin from starting his private practice. Still, it allowed…