Send us a Text Message.Have you ever wondered what to do with your high school students? Did you there is such a thing as a Post Secondary Transition Plan that is required for every high school student on an IEP? If not, this is the episode for you! Today, I am welcoming to the podcast, Dr. Liz Abadiotakis, OTD, OTR/L to share with her experiences working with Post Secondary Transition Plans as part of an IEP team. Key questions to be answered:What is a Post Secondary Transition plan?Whe...

OTSH 66: Post Secondary Transition Planning with Liz Abadiotakis, OTD, OTR/L

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Send us a Text Message.Thinking about working directly with schools or going through a staffing agency? Jayson and Elise explore the pros and cons of direct contracting vs. staffing agencies, and share insights to help you make informed decisions about your career path.They discuss the nuances of being a 1099 subcontractor versus a W-2 employee, the non-therapy duties that often come with traditional employment, and the hard-to-navigate waters of rates, negotiation, and setting up clear, bene...

The Essentials of Contracting as a School-Based OTP

Send us a Text Message.How do children’s brains manage the interplay between self-regulation and executive functioning tasks? In this episode, join Lindy Joffe, OTD, OTR/L as she discusses the interconnectedness between sensory and executive function. She will offer insight into the clinical observations that can unlock a better understanding of student behaviors and learn actionable strategies to empower our children as co-learners in their educational journey. Tune in to understan...

Executive Function's Role in Sensory Regulation

Send us a Text Message.Do you think AI can revolutionize school-based OT?In this episode, join expert guest Teresa Fair-Field as she explores innovative uses of artificial intelligence that are reshaping the way OTPs support students and clinical decision making.Discover the collaborative efforts between clinicians and tech experts in developing predictive AI, and learn how these advancements can generate treatment plans and improve communication. This episode is great for any school-bas...

Revealing OT’s potential with Artificial Intelligence

Send us a Text Message.Imagine a school environment where every student, regardless of their abilities, can actively participate in physical education. How can we turn this into reality?In today's episode, we are joined by Faith Newton, an occupational therapist based in England, who is passionate about inclusive physical education (PE) for students with special educational needs and disabilities.In this episode, Faith will discuss the school-based occupational therapy system in the UK and ho...

Occupational Therapy Strategies for Crafting Inclusive PE

Send us a Text Message.Have you thought that optimizing your practice with efficient goal banking strategies might be helpful? In this episode, we explore a range of goal banking options, from simple PDFs to advanced spreadsheets, to help you streamline your process. Join us as Jayson shares his journey and a practical six-step plan to create and utilize your personalized goals. Jayson also introduces the concept of templating goals and even offers a glimpse into the AI-powered solu...

OTSH 66: Post Secondary Transition Planning with Liz Abadiotakis, OTD, OTR/L

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