Dr. Aimee Piller joins the OT Schoolhouse Podcast to explore how school-based occupational therapists can apply their sensory expertise within a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS). 

She shares practical strategies for moving beyond traditional IEP-based services to support entire classrooms at Tier 1 and small groups at Tier 2, helping OT practitioners maximize their impact while managing their caseloads more effectively.

Learning Objectives

• Identify the three tiers of MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Support) and how occupational therapy services can be effectively integrated at each tier to support students with sensory processing needs
• Describe assessment strategies for evaluating sensory processing patterns at population, group, and individual levels within the MTSS framework
• Implement evidence-based sensory interventions at Tier 1 and Tier 2 levels, including strategies for training paraprofessionals and monitoring progress through data collection

Whether you're new to school-based practice or looking to expand your service delivery model, this episode offers actionable insights on implementing tiered sensory interventions. Listen now to discover how you can support more students while staying within your professional scope and managing your time effectively.

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