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The DEM™ (Developmental Eye Movement™) Test
It's really common for school OTs to use visual-motor integration and visual perceptual assessments. But today, let's talk about the assessment that correlates to reading fluency.Here are some of the most common visual assessment tools that I use when looking at a...
The Visual Skills Appraisal (VSA-2)
It's really common for school OTs to use visual-motor integration and visual perceptual assessments. BUT: if we haven't looked at their visual efficiency first, we may be missing a huge part of the picture.Here are some of the most common visual assessment tools that...
How to Get Hired for a School-based OT (SBOT) Job
"How do I get directly hired by a district, Jaime?" I hear this question ALOT. Especially in Long Island, where I live. Many districts have been using contract agencies for years. Luckily, times are changing. More districts are looking for direct employees, to be...
Recap of Advocacy for OT in 2021
2021 recap: Advocacy for OT Wins Our research on school OT & PT in NY is complete, and our article for AJOT is in the works. We've got some meaty information to help OTps & PTs advocate for equality in the schools- and I cannot wait for it to get published!...
How to Get Ready for your Dream Job in 2023
I don't know about you, but the end of the year stresses me out. All this "New Year, New You" makes me feel like I'm already behind. Beyond that - we know caseloads are insane, facilities are understaffed, and there's a new covid variant. If you're like me, when...
4 Inspiring Edtech Companies that Improve Accessibility for Children
Within the past decade, innovations in digital technology have improved the tools people use for learning. From YouTube courses that teach parenting skills to apps like Writing Wizard that monitor the progress of children learning to write letters and numbers,...