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10 Best Apps for Visual Motor and Visual Perceptual Skills
Kindergarten has changed drastically in the past 20 years. Experienced teachers report that the kids' motor skills have declined A LOT. The curriculum and expectations for kindergartners have increased, but the children are still just five years old. Teachers...
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. ...
4 Time-Saving Paperwork Shortcuts for School Professionals
1) Install Grammarly on your work computer. Just google "Grammarly free". It is the The World's Best Grammar Checker. I'm an affiliate for this product because I use it every single day. Follow the directions to install the extension on your computer. Literally,...
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...