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9 BEST SPRINGTIME DOLLAR STORE FINDS
Spring is in the air! That means nice weather, flowers blooming, and best of all, fun new stuff at the Dollar Store! By this time of the year, I’m a little sick of all my toys and games. I’m ready for something different and fresh to keep my kids focused and having...
The 13 Special Education Classifications: Explained!
1. Autism (ASD) A developmental disability significantly affecting verbal and nonverbal communication and social interaction, generally evident before age 3, that adversely affects a child's educational performance. Other characteristics often associated with autism...
OT Apps for Middle Schoolers
Virtual learning is here to stay! I've posted many apps that are geared toward younger children, but what about our Middle School kiddos? Here are some occupational therapy friendly How to Draw by Gorasiya Vishal Nanjibhai (Free for iOS and Google Play; in-app...
Back to School Giveaway – Enter to Win The Relax Pack!
a Rafflecopter giveaway Enter to win your very own Relax Pack! RULES: Participants must visit and "like" the MissJaimeOT Facebook page AND the Relax Pack Facebook page. Then just enter your name in the giveaway. The contest ends on August 5th, 2021 at 11:59 pm EST. ...
How to Make More Money as an OTP
Are you an Occupational Therapy professional who is struggling to find the balance between work and quality of life? Not too long ago, I was in the exact same boat. I was working steadily as a district OT for two years when I bought my own condo. I was officially...
4 Time-Saving Paperwork Shortcuts for School Professionals
4 time-saving tips for busy therapists and teachers 1) Install Grammarly on your work computer. Just google "Grammarly free". Then follow the directions to install the extension on your computer. Literally, this has saved me so much time in proofreading and so much...
I Want the Red Shirt.
I go to work every day with a smile on my face. I love my job.But if I’m being honest, I can share that when I pause and really think about things, it’s easy to feel very down in the dumps about school-based OT. Are you wondering why? Because as a school-based OT, I...