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Explaining sensory processing to families: 5 tips every therapist should know

Are you a new pediatric OT, SLP or PT and you’re struggling to explain sensory processing to your families? Or have you been practicing for a while but still struggle to explain sensory or see progress with your clients? Read about some pitfalls that may be preventing your clients and families from achieving their full potential!

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5 tips to simplify the transition from therapist to parent coach

Parent coaching IS best practice in the field of Occupational Therapy when working with young children. But, it’s not something we were taught in school. It takes time and practice to become an effective parent coach. Read on to find out 5 of the best things you can do to start coaching your families to success today!

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Spring Slide Deck

Looking for something fun to capture your preschoolers, kindergartners and young elementary aged students during Teletherapy sessions? Are you looking for a fun brain break that won’t completely make your students wild? Check out this fun Spring and/or Easter slide deck to work on visual perceptual, sensory motor, fine motor skills and more.

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25+ Teletherapy Ideas for April

Planning for OT Pediatric Teletherapy sessions can take a lot more time than planning for in-person sessions. This list of activities will reduce your planning time while providing ideas for fine motor, visual motor, visual perceptual, gross motor, sensory motor and handwriting activities. Some great teletherapy ideas for speech therapists, physical therapists and teachers who are working virtually too!

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St. Patrick’s Day Slide Deck

Looking for something fun to capture your preschoolers, kindergartners and young elementary aged students during Teletherapy sessions? Are you looking for a fun brain break that won’t completely make your students wild? Check out this fun St. Patrick’s Day slide deck to work on visual perceptual, sensory motor, fine motor skills and more.

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30+ Teletherapy activities for Spring and St. Patrick’s Day

Find over 30 ideas and links to screen share during your teletherapy sessions to improve your student’s fine motor, visual motor, visual perceptual, gross motor, motor planning, and handwriting skills. Ideas to fit with themes of Spring, St. Patrick’s Day, Read Across America Day, and even March Madness. Helpful for Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech Therapists, and teachers working with preschool through middle school students.

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Valentine Slide Deck

Looking for something fun to capture your toddlers, preschoolers and kindergartners during Teletherapy sessions? Need a brain break from learning at home? Check out this winter animal slide deck to work on visual perceptual, sensory motor, gross motor, expressive and receptive language skills and more.

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20+ Fun February Teletherapy Activities

Looking to save time planning your teletherapy sessions in February? Find ideas and links to screen share during your teletherapy sessions (or in-person sessions) to improve your student’s fine motor, visual motor, visual perceptual, gross motor, motor planning, and handwriting skills. Ideas perfect for Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech Therapists and teachers working with preschool through elementary aged students.

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30+ Winter-themed Teletherapy activities

Looking to save time planning your teletherapy sessions this winter? Find over 30 ideas and links to screen share during your teletherapy sessions to customize your sessions to improve your student’s fine motor, visual motor, visual perceptual, gross motor, motor planning, and handwriting skills. Ideas perfect for Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech Therapists and teachers working preschool and school-aged students.

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20+ Low-prep March book activities to promote motor skills

Find simple fine motor, gross motor, and sensory-motor activities to pair with some fun books for toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged kids. Perfect for several themes in March including St. Patrick’s Day, Read Across America Day, and Spring. Save prep time while working on a variety of developmental skills. Perfect for teletherapy, virtual learning, face-to-face therapy sessions, or while homeschooling.

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World Kindness Day Activities for kids

Maybe you’re not ready to start doing Thanksgiving activities for your therapy sessions…and who really wants to talk about Election Day? So here are some fun activities to celebrate World Kindness Day with the children in your life! Everyday should be kindness day! Whether you doing teletherapy, in-person or schooling your own children at home, I hope you find an activity that inspires you!

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Thanksgiving activities for kids: Perfect for Teletherapy

The holiday season is almost here! Whether you are working virtually as an Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Speech therapist, or teacher, you’ll find something to use to work on your student’s goals this Thanksgiving season. All the links needed for your teletherapy sessions in one place! Don’t waste any more of your free time scrolling to find ideas!

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20+ Fun Fall Teletherapy activities for kids

Looking for some new ideas for your teletherapy sessions without needing to spend countless hours scrolling social media? This post will provide you with all the links needed to use during your virtual sessions for the entire month. Whether you’re an OT, PT, SLP or teacher, you’ll find something to use to work on your child’s goals.

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51+ Go-to Teletherapy Ideas for kids

If you’re new to the world of teletherapy you’ll want to read and save this post. OTs, PTs, SLPs and teachers can save tons of time and energy planning teletherapy sessions and get inspired by the list of 51+ ideas and websites.

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10 tips to prepare students for Teletherapy

The 2020-2021 school year may look a little different than years previous. Read on to find tips to help students prepare for their teletherapy sessions. If you’re a parent or therapist, don’t forget to grab the FREE PRINTABLE to keep near your student’s workspace to remind them what’s needed for their virtual visits.

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30+ Fun OT Teletherapy Activities for June

Need to save time planning your June OT teletherapy sessions? Whether you’re an Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Speech therapist, teacher, or parent working virtually (or in-person), you’ll find something fun to engage your kiddos. Themes include Father’s Day, the last day of school, and camping!

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Summer Slide Deck

Looking for something fun to capture your preschoolers, kindergartners, and young elementary-aged students during Teletherapy sessions? Are you looking for a fun activity to work on visual perceptual, fine motor, and handwriting skills? Grab your FREE Summer Slide Deck below.

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