Struggling to figure out how occupational therapy fits within your school's MTSS framework?

In this episode, Dr. Courtney Boitano shares findings from two groundbreaking studies on sensory processing interventions for kindergarten and fifth-grade students. As a faculty member at San Jose State University and a school-based OT with over 15 years of experience, Courtney provides practical insights into implementing tiered sensory supports that actually work. You'll learn how to use free screening tools like the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) to identify students who need additional support, why teacher consultation may be more impactful than you think, and how to implement Zones of Regulation strategies across different tiers.

Whether you're new to MTSS or looking to refine your approach, this episode offers evidence-based strategies you can start using tomorrow to support students and empower teachers with sensory processing challenges in your schools.

Listen now to learn the following objectives:

• Learners will identify the research findings from tier 1 and tier 2 sensory interventions with kindergarten and fifth-grade students
  
  
• Learners will implement evidence based teacher consult strategies as a high- impact MTSS intervention.
  
  
• Learners will Identify the Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire as a screening tool to identify students who may benefit from sensory processing interventions and determine appropriate tier- level supports.

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