Welcome to a special episode of the OT Schoolhouse Podcast, where we celebrate OT Month and the anniversary of the OT Schoolhouse Podcast!

We're excited to bring you an episode packed with valuable insights, as Jayson answers questions submitted by our listeners. 

Tune in as we cover a variety of topics related to OT, such as creative contests for school-aged students, strategies to help parents prepare for changes in their child's OT services, the use of sensory checklists, and tips for becoming a more confident OT practitioner.

We'd like to extend a big thank you to all those who submitted their questions and helped make this episode possible. So sit back, relax, and let's dive in!

Listen now to learn the following objectives:

• Learners will identify how to help build confidence as a new practitioner
• Learners will identify strategies to help parents prepare for dismissal from OT services
• Learners will identify how to utilize Sensory Checklists in an educational setting.
  
  

Resources

• The Sensational Brain Sensory Checklist
• Effects of Weighted Vests on the Engagement of Children With Developmental Delays and Autism
• Systematic Review- ADHD & Autism Efficacy of Weighted Vests
• Choosing Wisely- AOTA List- Sensory-Based Interventions
• STAR for School Course
• OT Schoolhouse Podcast Ep 26 - Sensory Integration Treatment and Sensory Strategies in Schools Feat. Kelly Auld-Wright
• OT Schoolhouse Podcast Ep 64 - Sensory, Stress, & Behavior with Olivia Martinez Hauge
• OT Schoolhouse Podcast EP 89 - Handwriting and Beyond in School-Based OT Podcast Episode 
• OT Schoolhouse Podcast EP 116 - Challenging Typical Handwriting Traditions Podcast Episode
• Article on Self Regulation & ACEs 

Click here to view the full show notes.

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