by Miss Jaime | Ask an OT, OT Advocacy
I believe from the bottom of my heart that school Occupational & Physical Therapists should NOT be Civil Service Employees. BUT, there are a LOT of very good things about taking a civil service position. There are different ways to work as an OTP or PT in a school...
by Miss Jaime | Ask an OT, OT Advocacy
I’ve been an OT for two decades (plus), but I’m embarrassed to admit that I’d never attended the AOTA conference until #AOTA15 in Nashville, Tennessee. My excuses were: It costs too much I’d have to miss work None of my friends were going/I wouldn’t know anyone But,...
by Miss Jaime | Ask an OT, Other
If you’ve visited my Book Club page, you’ll see a growing number of titles in various categories. So the secret’s out—I’m a bit of a bookworm. I love to read for business, but I also love to read for pleasure. And when a book comes along that can impact my business...
by Miss Jaime | Ask an OT, Primitive Reflexes, Rhythmic Movement, Sensory Processing
Are you ever frustrated trying to help a child who just can’t seem to regulate? Do you ever “walking on eggshells” with a child who has anxiety, meltdowns, and angry outbursts? Would you love to help children with self-regulation, focus, and learning in ways...
by Jaime Spencer | Ask an OT, OT Advocacy
“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...
by Miss Jaime | Ask an OT, Babys and Toddlers, Fine Motor & Bilateral Skills, Gross Motor Skills, Handwriting & Visual Motor Skills, Seasonal, Sensory Processing, Technology & Apps, Vision
Get a hand-picked list of the best educational, developmental toys from an OT. Have you ever wished for a personal shopping assistant? Download the list of my favorite developmental toys with hyperlinks to purchase them, and see if that’s almost as helpful as a...