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The OT School House Podcast

Summary: Jayson Davies, OTR/L, from the OT School House Website dives into the areas of school-based Occupational Therapy most frequently discussed by therapists. Join Jayson and special guests to explore new practice strategies and earn professional development for certification renewal!

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Podcasts:

 OTSH 34: Creating Appropriate Tools For Kids​ Featuring Ralph Schrader, OTR/L of Hungry Cutters | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 37:14

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.

 OTSH 33: Lessons Learned Transitioning from One School District to Another | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 49:22

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

 OTSH 32: An Intro to Reflex Integration Feat. Sonia Story | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:02:19

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. 

 OTSH 31: Unpacking Dysgraphia Featuring Cheri Dotterer, MS, OTR/L | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:10:56

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.

 OTSH 30: Balancing Technology in Developing Adolescents Featuring Dr. Stephanie Foster, PhD, OTR/L & Nicole Foster (1.5 PD Available) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:24:36

Listen in as 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.

 OTSH 29: Assistive Tech & Switches for Students With High Needs Featuring RJ Cooper | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 49:24

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.

 OTSH 28: Preventing, Defending, & Conducting an Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) with Danielle Delorenzo, OTR/L (Professional Development) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 48:36

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​

 OTSH 27: How To Start Seeing Clients On the Side, Featuring Scott Harmon | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 56:53

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. 

 OTSH 026: Sensory Integration Treatment and Sensory Strategies in Schools Feat. Kelly Auld-Wright, OTD, OTR/L | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 58:21

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. 

 OTSH 025: How to Conduct An Evaluation Using the Ayres Sensory Integration Model feat. Zoe Mailloux, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:03:53

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.

 OTSH 024: The 8th Sense and More Featuring Cara Koscinski, MOT, OTR/L of PocketOT.com | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 58:18

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.

 OTSH 023: Discovering The Zones Featuring Leah Kuypers | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:00:54

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 the Zones. The Zones of Regulation helps students to identify and express their feelings and how to react to these feelings. 

 OTSH 022: Here Comes Telehealth Featuring Tracey Davis, OTR/L (PDUs Available) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:13:49

With technology advancing every day and becoming cheaper to access in all forms, it is no longer a matter of if virtual OT services will become prominent. Rather, virtual OT services are already here and are only going to become more prevalent in school-based settings, as well as in other traditional medical roles. In this training, you will understand the necessary tools required and guidelines to follow in order to provide telehealth OT services in school-based setting.

 OTSH 021: Autism Strategies Featuring Meg Proctor | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 52:10

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 Autism. Meg is an experienced pediatric occupational therapist who specializes in the provision of services with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.  She currently sees clients privately and provides both live and self-paced online trainings through Learn Play Thrive, LLC.

 OTSH 020: From IFSP to IEP Featuring Sarah Putt of The OT 4 LYfe Podcast | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:00:45

In episode 20 of the OT School House Podcast, Abby and guest, Sarah Putt, OTR/L of the OT 4 LYfe Podcast, talk about the differences between school-based OT and Early Intervention OT. They also touch on what the transition from Early Intervention to school-based services may look like.   View the entire show notes at OTschoolhouse.com/episode20 Or, learn how you can earn professional development by listening to select episodes of the OT School House Podcast.

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