In this episode, I reconnect with my friend Katelyn Asmus to chat about her experience as an occupational therapist in the school setting, her occupational therapy journey, and various life experiences that led her to become the OT that she is today.

Timestamps:

0:55 — What is school-based OT?

1:45 — How does it feel like to be an “experienced” OT?

3:08 — Pediatric OT vs School-based OT? Similar or different roles?

(5:05) — What is your OT story?

(8:19) — What would you tell someone interested in OT?

(10:01) — any previous experiences not related to school-based OT that shaped who you are as an OT?

(16:22) — what was your experience like searching for jobs as a new grad occupational therapist in school-based OT settings?

(24:46) — Tapping into your unique strengths as an occupational therapist (school-based OT or inpatient rehab or insert favorite/emerging setting here)

(27:02) — Any advice on how to handle difficult/challenging moments as an OT student?

(31:32) — What are your future goals as an occupational therapist? Where do you see yourself professionally moving forward?

(34:54) — Any advice for people interested in pursuing school-based occupational therapy

(36:28) — ***BONUS LIGHTNING ROUND***

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