Ep 22 -  Think you know how to assess play? We break down the surprising gap between how important play is for EVERY PART of child development and how this occupation is often overlooked in OT/OTA education programs and practice. You'll discover the  4-part definition of play, the top 3 play assessments every pediatric occupational therapy practitioner should know, and learn simple ways to incorporate play observation into your OT evaluations. Find the assessments discussed in this episode and more in the textbook Play in Occupational Therapy for Children, 2nd Ed. by Parham & Fazio. Thank you to our sponsor OccupationalTherapy.com!  Use the code PLAY25 to support the show and get a free month of continuing education access when you sign up today at our podcast link  <a href="https://fas.st/t/Fe79v8vU">https://fas.st/t/Fe79v8vU</a>Stay informed, stay curious, and stay playful! ✏️ Sign up for our newsletter by <a href='https://forms.gle/Zu47siire24D1Dir8'>clicking here.</a> 📧 Email us a question or comment at <a href='mailto:IdeasAtPlayPodcast@gmail.com'>IdeasAtPlayPodcast@gmail.com</a> 👉 Find us on Instagram @ideas.at.play

Ep 22 - Think you know how to assess play? We break down the surprising gap between how important play is for EVERY PART of child development and how this occupation is often overlooked in OT/OTA education programs and practice. You'll discover the 4-part definition of play, the top 3 play assessments every pediatric occupational therapy practitioner should know, and learn simple ways to incorporate play observation into your OT evaluations. Find the assessments discussed in this episode and more in the textbook Play in Occupational Therapy for Children, 2nd Ed. by Parham & Fazio. Thank you to our sponsor OccupationalTherapy.com! Use the code PLAY25 to support the show and get a free month of continuing education access when you sign up today at our podcast link https://fas.st/t/Fe79v8vU Stay informed, stay curious, and stay playful! ✏️ Sign up for our newsletter by clicking here. 📧 Email us a question or comment at IdeasAtPlayPodcast@gmail.com 👉 Find us on Instagram @ideas.at.play

Ep 22 -&nbsp; Think you know how to assess play? We break down the surprising gap between how important play is for EVERY PART of child development and how this occupation is often overlooked in OT/OTA education programs and practice. You'll discover the &nbsp;4-part definition of play, the top 3 play assessments every pediatric occupational therapy practitioner should know, and learn simple ways to incorporate play observation into your OT evaluations.&nbsp;Find the assessments discussed in this episode and more in the textbook Play in Occupational Therapy for Children, 2nd Ed. by Parham &amp; Fazio.&nbsp;Thank you to our sponsor OccupationalTherapy.com!&nbsp; Use the code PLAY25 to support the show and get a free month of continuing education access when you sign up today at our podcast link&nbsp; <a href="https://fas.st/t/Fe79v8vU" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://fas.st/t/Fe79v8vU</a>Stay informed, stay curious, and stay playful! ✏️ Sign up for our newsletter by <a href="https://forms.gle/Zu47siire24D1Dir8" rel="noopener noreferrer">clicking here.</a> 📧 Email us a question or comment at <a href="mailto:IdeasAtPlayPodcast@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">IdeasAtPlayPodcast@gmail.com</a> 👉 Find us on Instagram @ideas.at.play

Summer of Play Series: Assessing Play

Welcome to Ideas at Play, the go-to podcast for busy pediatric occupational therapy professionals! Whether you're in school-based settings, early intervention, or outpatient practice, we bring you evidence-based strategies, practical tips, and engaging discussions to support your OT practice with children, teens, and young adults. Each episode features:<ul><li>A deep dive into recent pediatric OT research and how to apply it.</li><li>"Nailed It or Failed It," where we share what’s working—and what isn’t—in our pediatric OT practice.</li><li>Real-world examples and listener questions about all things pediatric occupational therapy.</li><li>Shout outs to People, Places, and Products that fill our occupational therapy hearts</li></ul> Join the hosts, Michele Alaniz, OTD, OTR/L, BCP and Lacy Wright, OTD, OTR/L, BCP, as we explore innovative OT ideas, share professional insights, and help you stay up-to-date with the latest trends in pediatric occupational therapy. Subscribe now and unlock actionable strategies to help the children you serve thrive! Stay informed, stay curious, and stay playful!✏️ Sign up for our newsletter&nbsp;<a href="https://forms.gle/Zu47siire24D1Dir8">https://forms.gle/2aceiDDHBq6LR5TV6.</a>📧 Email us a question or comment at <a href="mailto:IdeasAtPlayPodcast@gmail.com">IdeasAtPlayPodcast@gmail.com</a>👉 Find us on Instagram @ideas.at.play Keywords: occupational therapy, OT, pediatric occupational therapy, evidence based practice, peds OT

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Welcome to Ideas at Play, the go-to podcast for busy pediatric occupational therapy professionals! Whether you're in school-based settings, early intervention, or outpatient practice, we bring you evidence-based strategies, practical tips, and engaging discussions to support your OT practice with children, teens, and young adults. Each episode features:A deep dive into recent pediatric OT research and how to apply it."Nailed It or Failed It," where we share what’s working—and what isn’t—in our pediatric OT practice.Real-world examples and listener questions about all things pediatric occupational therapy.Shout outs to People, Places, and Products that fill our occupational therapy hearts Join the hosts, Michele Alaniz, OTD, OTR/L, BCP and Lacy Wright, OTD, OTR/L, BCP, as we explore innovative OT ideas, share professional insights, and help you stay up-to-date with the latest trends in pediatric occupational therapy. Subscribe now and unlock actionable strategies to help the children you serve thrive! Stay informed, stay curious, and stay playful! ✏️ Sign up for our newsletter https://forms.gle/2aceiDDHBq6LR5TV6. 📧 Email us a question or comment at IdeasAtPlayPodcast@gmail.com 👉 Find us on Instagram @ideas.at.play Keywords: occupational therapy, OT, pediatric occupational therapy, evidence based practice, peds OT

Welcome to Ideas at Play, the go-to podcast for busy pediatric occupational therapy professionals! Whether you're in school-based settings, early intervention, or outpatient practice, we bring you evidence-based strategies, practical tips, and engaging discussions to support your OT practice with children, teens, and young adults. Each episode features:<ul><li>A deep dive into recent pediatric OT research and how to apply it.</li><li>"Nailed It or Failed It," where we share what’s working—and what isn’t—in our pediatric OT practice.</li><li>Real-world examples and listener questions about all things pediatric occupational therapy.</li><li>Shout outs to People, Places, and Products that fill our occupational therapy hearts</li></ul> Join the hosts, Michele Alaniz, OTD, OTR/L, BCP and Lacy Wright, OTD, OTR/L, BCP, as we explore innovative OT ideas, share professional insights, and help you stay up-to-date with the latest trends in pediatric occupational therapy. Subscribe now and unlock actionable strategies to help the children you serve thrive! Stay informed, stay curious, and stay playful!✏️ Sign up for our newsletter&nbsp;<a href="https://forms.gle/Zu47siire24D1Dir8" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://forms.gle/2aceiDDHBq6LR5TV6.</a>📧 Email us a question or comment at <a href="mailto:IdeasAtPlayPodcast@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">IdeasAtPlayPodcast@gmail.com</a>👉 Find us on Instagram @ideas.at.play Keywords: occupational therapy, OT, pediatric occupational therapy, evidence based practice, peds OT

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