by Miss Jaime | Ask an OT, Other
Forward from Miss Jaime, O.T.: When I first graduated from OT school, I got a job working as a contract therapist in a public school. I had no supervisor, no mentor, and no one to ask questions. Thank goodness, I ended up placed in a school with such a large caseload...
by Miss Jaime | Ask an OT, Fine Motor & Bilateral Skills
The other day I did an autumn arts and crafts project with all of the students on my caseload. Every. Single. One. Kindergartners as well as fourth graders. Very often we hear about the problem of a “cookie cutter therapist.” Meaning—a therapist that does...
by Miss Jaime | Ask an OT, Sensory Processing
An exciting guest post from 4th-grade teacher, Jennifer O’Brien about the Hidden Benefits of Flexible Seating! *This post contains affiliate linksPrior to implementing flexible seating in my classroom, I did A LOT of research. A flexible seating transformation...
by Miss Jaime | Ask an OT, Other
“I just don’t know what to do!” The Occupational Therapist was upset and frustrated. Her desk was covered in papers, folders, and notebooks. She ran her fingers through her unkempt hair and sighed. I understood. I’d been there, too. “This...
by Miss Jaime | Ask an OT, Dollar Deals, Fine Motor & Bilateral Skills
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...
by Miss Jaime | Special Educ, Ask an OT, School Services: OT
Annual review time can be stressful for parents and teachers. Unfortunately, sometimes the child simply doesn’t qualify for what a parent is asking for. It’s very important to understand your child’s test scores and to know the special education...
