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
OTSH 026: Sensory Integration Treatment and Sensory Strategies in Schools Feat. Kelly Auld-Wright, OTD, OTR/L
In this episode, Jayson interviews Dr. Kelly Auld-Wright, OTD, OTR/L, on how to go from sensory evaluation to treating a child using sensory integration and sensory strategies in a school setting (Yo…
OTSH 025: How to Conduct An Evaluation Using the Ayres Sensory Integration Model feat. Zoe Mailloux, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA
In this episode, Jayson interviews Dr. Zoe Mailloux, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA on the importance of completing a comprehensive evaluation in sensory integration. Since being a research assistant for Dr. A. J…
OTSH 024: The 8th Sense and More Featuring Cara Koscinski, MOT, OTR/L of PocketOT.com
In this episode, Jayson interviews Cara Koscinski, MOT, OTR/L and the wonderful lady behind the PocketOT.com website. Along with sharing endless amounts of therapy activities on her blog, Cara has au…
OTSH 023: Discovering The Zones Featuring Leah Kuypers
In this episode, Jayson interviews occupational therapist and creator of the Zones of Regulation self-regulation program, Leah Kuypers. Leah has spent nearly all of her career working with children a…
OTSH 022: Here Comes Telehealth Featuring Tracey Davis, OTR/L (PDUs Available)
To earn a professional development certificate of completion for this episode, click here!
With technology advancing every day and becoming cheaper to access in all forms, it is no longer a matter of …
OTSH 021: Autism Strategies Featuring Meg Proctor
In episode 21 of the OT School House Podcast, guest Meg Proctor of LearnPlayThrive.com joins Jayson to share five essential strategies for occupational therapists who work with students who have Auti…
OTSH 020: From IFSP to IEP Featuring Sarah Putt of The OT 4 LYfe Podcast
In episode 20 of the OT School House Podcast, Abby and guest, Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L of the OT 4 LYfe Podcast, talk about the differences between school-based OT and Early Intervention OT. They also t…
OTSH 019: Exploring The Idea Of a School-Based OT Credential Feat. Jaime Spencer
In episode 19 of the OT School House Podcast, we are excited to host Jaime Spencer, OTR/L, of MissJaimeOT.com to talk about how we can advocate for ourselves as OTs at every level from the school sit…
OTSH 018: Get Inspired! Featuring Lauren Drobnjak of The Inspired Treehouse
Today we talk to Lauren Drobnjak, physical therapist and co-creator of The Inspired Treehouse Blog. Lauren and Claire, (the OT behind The Inspired Treehouse) recently co-authored a book titled the Pl…
OTSH 017: Analysis of Online Media Use Among Occupational Therapy Practitioners (Professional Development)
The Occupational Therapy Practice Framework notes that "Clients may require access to and the ability to use technology such as cell or smartphones, computers or tablets, and videogame consoles to ca…
OTSH 016: Clinic vs. School-Based and How We Can Learn From Each Other With The Anonymous OT
Join us as Abby has a conversation with fellow pediatric blogger, The Anonymous OT (whose name will be revealed) from TheAnonymousOT.com. An experienced pediatric OT, The Anonymous OT has practiced i…
OTSH 015: Beyond The Typical Vision Screening With Robert Constantine, OTR/L
In this episode, Abby interviews Robert Constantine of OTRobert.wordpress.com about how to assess and address concerns related to visual perception and visual-motor capabilities in our children. In t…
OTSH 014: A Discussion On School-Based Report Writing
In this episode, Jayson interviews Jason Gonzales of DoubleTimeDocs.com (Affiliate link for your convenience) about some of the Laws, regulations and state guidelines that help OTs understand what sh…
OTSH 013: Reviewing the Research: Handwriting
Do you run a handwriting group? Do you use a specific program? In this episode, Jayson is diving into the recent literature on handwriting to help you with your decision making when it comes to suppo…
OTSH 012: How to Pay It Forward by Being a Fieldwork Educator
In this episode, Jayson interviews fellow occupational therapist, Akemi McNeil (formerly Davies). Akemi is currently the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator at Stanbridge University's Master's of Science …
OTSH 011: How To Be An Evidence-Based OT In Public Schools Ft. Dr. Amy Sadek
In this episode, Jayson Interviews Dr. Amy Sadek about how every school-based occupational therapist should be using evidence-based practices and how to find the research that guides what they are do…
OTSH 010: Exploring Assistive Technology & Sensory Integration With Hopemarie Hower, OTR/L
In this episode, Jayson chats with Hopemarie Hower, OTR/L, the winner of the OT School House School's Out Giveaway conducted in June of 2018. Together, Jayson and Hopemarie discuss the similarities a…
OTSH 009: Diving Into RTI With a School-Based OT Consultant: An Interview With Leah Hiller, OTR/L
In this episode, guest Leah Hiller, OTR/L, and Jayson dive into Response to Intervention (RTI) a bit and discuss several ways occupational therapists can have an impact on students without ever com…
OTSH 008: Everything You Need to Know About Professional Development & A Special Announcement!
In this episode, Jayson and Abby look at the many ways to earn professional development per NBCOT guidelines and share 9 specific places where you can earn your needed Professional Development Units …
OTSH 007: Mental Health & Mindfulness in the classroom: An Interview with Dr. Rachelle Murphy
In this episode, Jayson interviews occupational therapist and Doctor of Health Sciences, Dr. Rachelle Murphy. Dr. Murphy is currently an instructor at the American Career College in Anaheim, Californ…