Colleen Beck, OTR/L, has been an Occupational Therapist since 2000. As the creator and author of The OT Toolbox, LLC, she has written thousands of blog posts on occupational therapy, created thousands of accessible resources and tools for therapy professionals, and strived to advocate for the profession as well as those we serve (children, families, educators) on The OT Toolbox social media channels. In this episode, Colleen describes her tailored toolboxes, OT interventions that should be on listeners’ radars, and her favorite blog posts. Listeners even get a sneak preview into a day in the life of Colleen Beck and learn more about how she has built her team over time.

Episode Mentions:

• Elizabeth R. Skidmore (PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, FACRM), Associate Dean for Research, SHRS; Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy at the University of Pittsburgh
• Weighted Vests and Compression Garments Blog
• American Occupational Therapy Association

Learn More from The OT Toolbox About:

• Zones of Regulation Activities 
• Breathing Exercises for Kids
• Becoming a Member of The OT Toolbox
• The OT Therapist Toolbox
• The OT Teacher Toolbox
• The OT Caregiver (Parent) Toolbox

Connect and Learn with Colleen & The OT Toolbox:

• at The OT Toolbox Website
• on Twitter
• on Instagram
• on LinkedIn
• on Threads
• on Facebook
• on Pinterest
• on TikTok
• on YouTube

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