The OT Schoolhouse Podcast for School-Based OT Practitioners

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OTSH 42: Building A Solid Foundation In RTI For Occupational Therapists Nov 11, 2019

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One aspect of school-based OT that both therapists and administrators alike seem to be reaching for is the development of an effective and organized RTI program. One that allows therapists to have a meaningful difference in the classroom for the students and teachers.

In episode 42, Jayson shares how RTI has moved from being just for teachers to being for service providers as well. He talks about what an ideal RTI system looks like, how he implements RTI in his schools, and how you can start moving toward an RTI model. Listen in for some excellent tips to get you started!

Be sure to view the show notes at OTSchoolHouse.com/episode42

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OTSH 41: Building a School-Based Occupational Profile (With Handout) Oct 29, 2019

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In episode 41, Jayson talks about the American Occupational Therapy Association's Occupational Profile and how it can be better suited to meet the needs of school-based and pediatric occupational therapists. We will look at why it is important to build an occupational profile and how to best do that in the schools to save you time and energy! Get your free download of the OTSH SBOT Occupational Profile at OTSchoolHouse.com/episode41

OTSH 40: SBOT Journal Club - Autism, Hand Strength, & Handwriting Feat. Billy Hatridge Oct 14, 2019

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In this episode, Jayson hosts the OT Dad, Billy Hatridge, to review an article titled "Hand Strength, Handwriting, and Functional Skills in Children With Autism" by Michele Alaniz, Eleanor Galit, Corina Isabel Necesito & Emily Rosario. This is a 2015 article from the American Journal of Occupational Therapy.

Show notes: otschoolhouse.com/episode40

Article Citation:

Michele L. Alaniz, Eleanor Galit, Corina Isabel Necesito, Emily R. Rosario; Hand Strength, Handwriting, and Functional Skills in Children With Autism. Am J Occup Ther 2015;69(4):6904220030p1-6904220030p9. doi: 10.5014/ajot.2015.016022. (Link to AJOT)

OTSH 39: School-Based Occupational Therapy Journal Club: SBOT In The USA Sep 24, 2019

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In this episode, Jayson reviews a 2015 article about what School-based Occupational Therapy looks like in the united states. It is the first in a series of journal articles Jayson will be reviewing. Below is the citation for the article discussed in this episode. Check out the show notes for some of the important points Jayson covers related to this article.

Bissell, Julie & Cermak, Sharon. (2015). Frameworks, Models and Trends in School-Based Occupational Therapy in the United States. The Israeli Journal of Occupational Therapy. 24. E49-E69.

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OTSH 38: Creating a Referral Process & School-Based Occupational Therapy Manual Sep 10, 2019

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In this episode, Jayson lets Danielle Delorenzo, OTR/L take the mic along with the colleague My Bui OTR/L, and soon to be OTR/Ls Michelle Vuong, Mary Nguyen, & Rivka Negin Rahmani (Students in the Stanbridge University Master's of Science in Occupational Therapy Program at the time of the recording).

This fantastic group of OTs and OT students shares how they developed an evidence-based referral process and occupational therapy manual. This group has spent over a year together working on this manual for a school district in Southern California and recently presented their manual in a presentation at the Western Regional Occupational Therapy Symposium in San Diego. With any luck, they may also be presenting at #AOTA2019 in Boston, Ma.

This podcast qualifies as a Professional Development Podcast and you can earn 1 online contact hour when you listen and take the online quiz.

Interested in learning more about the special guests in this episode, simply head on over to otschoolhouse.com/episode38

OTSH 37: Preventing & Overcoming Burnout Feat. Erika Del Pozo, OTR/L Aug 26, 2019

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In this episode, Jayson interviews fellow occupational therapist, Erika Del Pozo, MOT, OTR/L on burnout in healthcare-related professions (yes, that includes school-based OTs too). We discuss everything from what is burn out, to how to prevent and overcome burnout. Join in and listen to this episode if you have ever felt like work has gotten the better of you. You won't regret it! Plus, be sure to earn your 1 contact hour of professional development and check out the resources in the Show notes.

Objectives for this Professional Development Podcast. Listeners will:

Become familiar with what burnout is and is not; including the statistics behind healthcare burnout
Identify how burnout is different from depression but why some may confuse the two
Identify strategies to prevent and overcome burnout in any workplace environment

OTSH 36: Every Moment Counts Feat. Dr. Susan Bazyk, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA Aug 12, 2019

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In this episode, Jayson has a discussion with Dr. Sue Bazyk, OTR/L, FAOTA, about the changes in school-based OT over the past 40 years and how therapists can move forward to support ALL students.

Listen in to hear about:

How OT came to be ingrained in school-based Practice
How treatment models have changed over 40+ years in school-based OT
What LRE stands for and why inclusive and embedded/integrated services are vital to school-based OT
What the "Every Moment Counts" program is and where to learn more about it. (See below for links to several freebie Handouts)

View full show notes including supporting documents at OTSchoolhouse.com/episode36

OTSH 35: Occupational Therapy and Trauma-Informed Care in Schools Feat. Colleen Cameron Whiting, MS, OTR/L Jul 22, 2019

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In this episode, Jayson interviews fellow school-based occupational therapist, Colleen Cameron Whiting. Colleen has had two articles published (see show notes) on providing trauma-informed care (TIC) in the school and today she brings to the podcast a model about how school-based OTs can work with other educators to creating an environment in which students feel safe and welcomed. We also dive into what exactly trauma is, how some trauma can have adverse effects on the developing brain, and what occupational therapy using a TIC model looks like.

Now that you have listened to the episode, purchase the professional development opportunity and take the quiz!

View the show notes for this podcast here!

OTSH 34: Creating Appropriate Tools For Kids Featuring Ralph Schrader, OTR/L of Hungry Cutters Jul 08, 2019

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In this episode, Jayson interviews Ralph Schrader, OTR/L, a part owner of a therapy clinic in New York and creator of the toy brand, Hungry Cutters. Ralph set out to create toys designed to facilitate developing fine motor skills in the kids he treats. Now, he is sharing those toys with us, along with a few tips for anyone out there who may be interested in developing their own toys.

View the entire show notes at https://www.otschoolhouse.com/episode34

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OTSH 33: Lessons Learned Transitioning from One School District to Another Jun 25, 2019

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In this episode, Jayson shares what it was like transitioning from one district to another and the lessons that were learned as a result of doing so. Join in to hear about:

Some pros and cons of both contract and district jobs
Distinct differences between working in districts big and small
The importance of advocating for yourself
The role of occupational therapy in assistive technology
Why Jayson feels there is a constant change in school employees
What to consider before taking on a new job

Don't forget to share what you learned as you completed this past school year with me at Jayson@OTSchoolHouse.com or on social media @otschoolhouse

I hope you enjoy this episode! Be sure to check out the resources below. Some of these are affiliate links which allow me to earn a small commission at no additional cost to you!

Edjoin.org
- A place to find School-based OT Jobs in California and some other regions
iPhone & iPad Apps (Some of these apps can also be found using the Goole App Store)
- SnapType (free)
  - SnapType Pro (necessary for full access)
- Speechify
- Homework App
- Breathe
- Breathe for Kids

View the full show notes for this episode at OTSchoolhouse.com/episode33

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