Accelerating Student Outcomes in Your School-Based Occupational Therapy
9:00 AM – Seminar begins
9 – 9:20 Differentiate between Evidence and Non–Evidence based strategies
- Within the school based setting: consideration of students' needs, service delivery and effective treatment plans
- Learning Activity: selection of 2 to 3 caseload students for analysis of possible strategies
9:20 – 10:30 Identify Specific Interventions
- Merging new and existing skills into an Evidence Based Practice
- Using your interaction style in direct treatment and consultation
- Strategies for fine motor development, grip, handwriting, scissor skills
10:30 – 10:45 Morning Break
10:45 – 12:00 Strategies to Increase Independence with Attention and Focus
- Is it Sensory or is it Behavior?
- Sensory and Brain Based Treatments
- Using Varied Treatment Environments
- Learning Activity: Participation in self regulation strategy
12:00 – 1:00 PM – Lunch
1:00 – 2:10 Using Technology for Written Language
- Apps and Assistive Technology
- Teletherapy strategies
- Low Tech strategies
- Learning Activity: Exploration of 3 popular apps used in OT
2:10 – 2:20 Afternoon Break
2:20 – 3:30 Boosting Postural Support and Upper Extremity Stability
- Alternative Seating Options for the Classroom
- Floor Activities for the Classroom
- Doorway Transition Activities for the Classroom
- Learning Activity: Participation in Postural Breaks at the Computer
3:30 PM – Seminar ends