by Miss Jaime | OT Advocacy, School Services: OT, Special Educ
Here’s something that should make every school-based PT and OT practitioner sit up and pay attention: we completed groundbreaking research showing that 94.9% of New York school physical therapy providers believe they should have the opportunity to pursue educational...
by Miss Jaime | Fine Motor & Bilateral Skills, Grip/Grasp, Handwriting & Visual Motor Skills, School Services: OT
The Truth About Pencil Grip Research That Every OTP, Teacher, and Parent Needs to Know I cannot tell you how many times I’ve heard it in IEP meetings, teacher lounges, and even OT conferences: “Well, research shows that grasp doesn’t really matter...
by Miss Jaime | Ask an OT, OT Advocacy, School Services: OT
Can we address a common misconception? School-based Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs) are far more than support staff. Their specialized expertise contributes significantly to student success in educational environments. Join me in exploring the impactful world...
by Miss Jaime | School Services: OT, Special Educ
“Will Mason be labeled Special Ed forever?” “Is this a stigma that will follow Emily all the way to college?” “Will she even get into college?” “What exactly does this mean for my child’s social life?” Hold...
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...
by Miss Jaime | Ask an OT, Babys and Toddlers, Other, School Services: OT, Special Educ
In this article, the terminology, Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE), is specific to New York State, but these services are generally available in all US States. See the full explanation at the bottom of this article. Preschool Special Education...
