In this episode, Jayson discusses the often misunderstood role of school-based occupational therapy practitioners. He emphasizes the need for OT practitioners to advocate for their diverse skills beyond handwriting instruction, highlighting the importance of collaboration with teachers and administrators.

The conversation explores teacher and administrator perspectives on OT services, the value of collaboration, and the challenges faced by OT practitioners in schools. Jayson encourages listeners to find ways to support teachers and improve the perception of OT in educational settings.

Takeaways

• School-based OT practitioners are often seen only as handwriting instructors.
  
  
• Teachers value collaboration with OT practitioners to support students.
  
  
• Many teachers want to see more OT involvement in classrooms.
  
  
• Administrators may not fully understand the workload model of OT services.
  
  
• OT practitioners need to advocate for their diverse roles in schools.
  
  
• Collaboration can lead to better outcomes for students.
  
  
• Teachers appreciate OT support in their classrooms.
  
  
• OT practitioners should provide practical strategies to teachers.
  
  
• Understanding teacher perspectives can improve OT services.
  
  
• Advocacy is essential for changing perceptions of OT in education.

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