by Miss Jaime | OT Advocacy
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...
by Miss Jaime | Handwriting & Visual Motor Skills, Technology & Apps
As I walked into school the other day, a friend of mine grabbed me in a panic and said “Should my four-year-old really be practicing a page of letters every night?! This is the only time I get to spend with her and I’m forcing her to write a whole page of D’s! This...
by Miss Jaime | Fine Motor & Bilateral Skills
“How am I supposed to teach him to tie his shoes?”The Occupational Therapy student’s cheeks were pink. A concerned look creased her face. Self-doubt was creeping in. I understood. Sometimes you get a child on your caseload that seems to have a lot...
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 | Babys and Toddlers, Sensory Processing
Potty training can be a challenge for parents, but it’s also an important part of childhood development. The normal struggle can be even more difficult when there are sensory processing issues. Recognizing that they need to go, wearing big girl or big boy...
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...
