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Using the SCERTS Model to Support Education Feat. Amy Laurent, Ph.D., OTR/L Jan 31, 2021

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In this episode, I interview Amy Laurent, Ph.D., OTR/L, from the SCERTS Model and Autism Level up. Amy uniquely holds degrees in OT, special education, and developmental psychology and she is a Co-author of the SCERTS model which is being used worldwide as a way to support children with Autism. Listen in to learn about the evidence supporting the SCERTS Model and how Amy continues to support the Autism community. We will also briefly talk about the amazing TED Talk Amy had the opportunity to present titled: Compliance is Not the Goal: Letting Go of Control and Rethinking Support for Autistic Individuals

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OTSH 61: Using Holistic Circus in Occupational Therapy Feat. Jill Maglio Jan 18, 2021

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In episode 61 of the OT Schoolhouse Podcast, I have a fantastic conversation with Jill Maglio, OTR/L, on how she incorporates her passion for circus in her everyday therapy practice. We will talk not only about how she uses circus in here day to day therapy with kids, but also how she has made a living helping people around the world with circus.

View all of the extras from this show at otschoolhouse.com/episode61

OTSH 60: 2020 Review & 5 Resolutions For School-Based OTs Jan 04, 2021

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In this episode, I am looking back at what I learned from 2020 and sharing what you can expect from the OT Schoolhouse in 2021. We will also review 5 new years resolutions fit for any School-Based OT and one special announcement.

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OTSH 59: When To Use Screenings In School-Based OT Oct 12, 2020

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In this episode, I'm sharing with you the who, what, when, where, why & how of screenings in the school-based OT setting. Whether you are a brand new occupational therapist or a seasoned School-Based OT, the likelihood that you are using screenings and the subsequent opportunities to their full potential are unlikely simply because it is not something we are trained in. I hope this podcast can inspire you to move forward with supporting more students than just those who are on an IEP.

Get out of the #EvalMeetTreatRepeat trap

View the show resources at otschoolhouse.com/episode59

OTSH 58: Occupational Therapy in Preschool with Amanda Speights, OTR/L Sep 28, 2020

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In this episode of the OT Schoolhouse Podcast, I have a conversation with Amanda Speights, OTR/L about what occupational therapy looks like in a preschool. She works in a model preschool and I work in... well, a preschool, not sure I would call it a model preschool =P

Anyways, in this episode we talk about the what the goal is for working with preschoolers, the referral and assessment process, and why we think it is important to collaborate with the preschool teachers to serve our students. Be sure to check this one out and view the show notes at otschoolhouse.com/episode58

OTSH 57: Telehealth Platforms, Evaluations, & Ethics (2-hours professional development available) Sep 14, 2020

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In this second episode of the 2-part teletherapy series, I discuss the pros and cons of the most popular telehealth platforms being used by public schools districts and some tips on how to use both Google Meet and Zoom. I then go into what a school-based occupational therapy evaluation may look like through a telehealth model. We will look at what assessments tools may or may not be possible. And finally, in the end, we will discuss ethics as they relate to telehealth and how to ensure that you are providing equitable services.

Earn 2 hours of professional development when you listen to this episode and episode 56. Learn how here!
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OTSH 56: Telehealth Guidance, Practice, & Research Aug 30, 2020

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In this episode of the OT Schoolhouse Podcast, I share guidance, research, and practical strategies related to providing telehealth occupational therapy services as a School-Based OT. We will look specifically at AOTA's guidance on telehealth, state laws to be mindful of, and the considerations to be mindful of when providing OT services via a teletherapy model. I also provide a few of my favorite teletherapy treatment ideas and how I have been adapting them. This is the first in a 2-part series on teletherapy

Earn 2 hours of professional development when you listen to this episode and episode 57. Learn how here!

View the show notes at otschoolhouse.com/episode56

This Episode is sponsored by LearnPlayThrive.com

OTSH 55: Back to School - Part 2 - Feat: Jaime Spencer & Billy Hatridge Aug 17, 2020

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On this special event episode of the OT School House Podcast, Jayson welcomes to the show occupational therapists, Jaime Spencer, OTR/L, and Billy Hatridge, OTR/L

In this episode, Jayson, Jaime, and Billy discuss what the looming return to the 2020-21 school may look like in our districts and how we are planning for them. We discuss how evaluations, treatments and IEP meetings will all be very different, even from how they were at the end of the 2020 school year. We also spend some time advocating for our profession and a workload model in schools.

Learn more about the A-Z School-Based OT Course at otschoolhouse.com/a2z

View this episode's notes at otschoolhouse.com/episode55

OTSH 54: Back to School Plans During a Pandemic Aug 03, 2020

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On this special event episode of the OT School House Podcast, Jayson welcomes to the show occupational therapist, Olivia Martinez-Hauge, MFTA, OTR/L, and occupational therapy assistant, Cait Bowen, COTA. You may remember Cait from Episode 44 or the OT School House Podcast.

In this episode, Jayson, Cait, and Olivia discuss what the looming return to the 2020-21 school may look like in our districts and how we are planning for them. We discuss how evaluations, treatments, and IEP meetings will all be very different, even from how they were at the end of the 2020 school year.
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OTSH 53: The Collaborative AAC Process Feat. Annabeth Knight & Mara Jonet Jul 13, 2020

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On this episode of the OT School House Podcast, Jayson welcomes to the show the wonderful minds behind @TheFannyPackTherapist to talk about their specialty, Augmentative and Alternative Communication. Annabeth Knight, OTD, OTR/L & Mara Jonet, MA, CCC-SLP have presented at conferences nationwide on the collaborative approach to evaluating and implementing AAC devices fro children. In this podcast episode we focus on that collaborative process and the role of the OT. We also talk about why AAC devices are sometimes under utilized and how to prevent users from abandoning their device.

View the entire show notes at otschoolhouse.com/epsidoe53

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