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OTSH 32: An Intro to Reflex Integration Feat. Sonia Story Jun 10, 2019

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Have you been hearing the term "Primitive Reflexes" pop up in IEPs or in the OT room? What about Reflex Integration? To be honest, I remember learning a little about some of the common infant reflexes were in college, but it was only a quick overview. We definitely did not cover what we could do when a child presented with retained primitive reflexes.

In this episode of the OT School House Podcast, Jayson interviews Sonia Story. Sonia is the creator of the Brain And Sensory Foundations Course at MovePlayThrive.com

Sonia is absolutely passionate about the use of rhythmic movements to help students who may be not fully accessing their activities of daily living. She originally got started in this field while trying to help her own children several years ago and has not stopped learning how to better serve the families she now works with.

Listen in to this episode if you are interested in getting a taste of what reflex integration is and what it could potentially look like in a school setting!

Show Notes Here

MovePlayThrive.com Special Page for OTSH Listeners including show slides and a special handout!

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OTSH 31: Unpacking Dysgraphia Featuring Cheri Dotterer, MS, OTR/L May 28, 2019

Show notes

In this episode of the OT School House Podcast, Jayson interviews the author of the Handwriting Brain Body Disconnect, Cheri Dotterer, MS, OTR/L. Listen in as Cheri defines Dysgraphia and explains what the six types of Dysgraphia are. She also shares how OTs can help students to overcome some of the problems they face by using the Motor Learning Theory and The Sensory Integration Theory.

Amazon Affiliate Link: Handwriting Brain Body Disconnect by Cheri Dotterer

Complete Show Notes: OTSchoolHouse.com/episode31

OTSH 30: Balancing Technology in Developing Adolescents Featuring Dr. Stephanie Foster, PhD, OTR/L & Nicole Foster (1.5 PD Available) May 14, 2019

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In this professional development podcast, Jayson interviews Dr. Stephanie Foster, PhD, OTR/L and her daughter, Nicole Foster on the effects of technology use and the promotion of a healthy balance. We will look at current trends in technology use among teens as well as how these trends may affect young adults down the road as Internet Addiction Disorder is set to be added to the newest version of the DSM. Nicole also presents a model for developing a healthy balance between technology and other life experiences.

Get the powerpoint slides and earn 1.5 contact hours of Professional Development units for listening to this episode Here!

Show Notes: OTSchoolhouse.com/episode30

OTSH 29: Assistive Tech & Switches for Students With High Needs Featuring RJ Cooper Apr 30, 2019

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Do you work with students who use iPads or other technology tools to access their educational curriculum and environment? RJ from RJCooper.com is a computer science guru that specializes in developing tools for people with special needs and the people who serve them. For nearly 40 years, RJ has worked primarily with people who have developmental disabilities to help them benefit from highly specialized switches, computers and applications, and mechanisms that position these tools.

Listen in to learn more about how RJ develops tools and hear what tools he recommends for every classroom with a population that may require specialized equipment.

View the full show notes at OTSchoolhouse.com/episode29

This episode is sponsored by DoubleTimeDocs.com (Affiliate link)

OTSH 28: Preventing, Defending, & Conducting an Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) with Danielle Delorenzo, OTR/L (Professional Development) Apr 16, 2019

Show notes

Listen in as Jayson and Danielle Delorenzo, OTR/L, provide an introduction to IEEs and how to prevent IEEs, defend against IEEs, and even conduct IEEs as an independent evaluator.

You can earn 1 unit of professional development by listening to this podcast and purchasing the episode 28 podcast PD opportunity at otschoolhouse.com/episode28

Podcast Learning Objectives

Listeners will:

1. Learn the primary reasons that lead to parents asking for an Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) and what they can do to in an attempt to prevent IEEs

2. Understand what an IEE looks like in a real situation and learn how to approach an IEP meeting when an IEE is being presented

3. Learn the basics of providing and conducting an IEE as an outside evaluator.

View the full show notes at OTSchoolhouse.com/episode28

This episode of the OTSH Podcast is sponsored by DoubleTimeDocs.com

OTSH 27: How To Start Seeing Clients On the Side, Featuring Scott Harmon Apr 02, 2019

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Have you ever thought about seeing clients on the weekends or maybe during summer? Do you have a dream to be your own boss? If so, this episode is for you. In episode 27, Jayson interviews Scott Harmon, OTR/L, on how to start a therapy practice from the ground up. We talk about why many therapists turn to starting their own practice, as well as some of the practical steps you can start with if you want to do the same thing.

Scott owns two of his own private OT, Speech, and PT clinics for many years now and he now shares his wisdom via the Start A Therapy Practice Podcast, the StartATherapyPractice.com website, and The Academy of Private Practice.

View the Full Show notes at OTSchoolhouse.com/episode27

Start a Therapy Practice Website (Special affiliate page just for the OT School House Community)
- Use Promo Code "otschoolhouse" to get $100 off your access to the Academy of Private Practice!

OTSH 026: Sensory Integration Treatment and Sensory Strategies in Schools Feat. Kelly Auld-Wright, OTD, OTR/L Mar 19, 2019

Show notes

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 (You know, without the whole gym setup). Kelly starts off right where Dr. Zoe Mailloux left off in Episode 25 and explains what type of patterns we should be looking for and what to do when we see those patterns.

Listen in to learn more about Kelly and how she uses sensory integration treatment and sensory strategies to benefit the students she works with.

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OTSH 025: How to Conduct An Evaluation Using the Ayres Sensory Integration Model feat. Zoe Mailloux, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA Mar 05, 2019

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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. Jean Ayres, Dr. Mailloux has gone on to author more than 30 published journal articles and has taught courses on Ayres Sensory Integration^® all around the world. She is also a professor in the doctoral program at Jefferson University in Philadelphia and has worked with many organizations on understanding the importance of sensory integration in all individuals.

Links to show notes including mentioned resources and books/articles authored/featuring Dr. Mailloux: OTSchoolHouse.com/episode25

OTSH 024: The 8th Sense and More Featuring Cara Koscinski, MOT, OTR/L of PocketOT.com Feb 19, 2019

Show notes

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 authored 6 books and provides several online webinars for pediatric therapists. Today, she holds nothing back as we dive into how she became the pocket OT, interoception, and what is to come in the pediatric OT world. ***Be sure to listen to the full episode for a special discount code!

Show Resources: Some links may be affiliate links that help to support the OT School House at no additional cost to you!

Books:

Webinars (Use this link to view all of the below webinars)

Is It Sensory or Is It Behavior?
Pediatric OT Primer
Executive Function Disorder
Learning Disabilities and ADHD
Trauma-Informed Care
Building Healthy Brains
Business of OT 101

Other Mentioned Resources

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See episode Show Notes here: otschoolhouse.com/episode24

OTSH 023: Discovering The Zones Featuring Leah Kuypers Feb 05, 2019

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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 as both a private practice pediatric OT as well as a school-based therapist. But, it was during her Master's in Education program that she had an idea to develop a program simple enough for any school-aged child to understand. Based on 4 primary colors, the Zones of Regulation helps students to identify and express their feelings and how to react to these feelings.

View the entire show notes, including links to mentioned resources at OTSchoolhouse.com/episode23

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