Have you ever heard the term visual perception? So what exactly is it? In short, visual perception is the ability for the brain to make sense of what the eyes see. Visual perception is very important part of our everyday lives! It’s a huge part of how we interact with the environment. Did you know …
Are you new to the world of school-based physical therapy? Maybe you are a seasoned veteran of the school-based therapy world, but you are looking for a more efficient way to document? School-based physical therapy documentation (and occupational therapy) can prove to be challenge as most districts are not equipped with any sort of documentation …
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Several years ago I entered the land of school-based physical therapy. I honestly didn’t know what to expect just 2 years out of school. . I was lucky, I had a wonderful mentor my first year to help guide me through my first year as a school based physical therapist. Today, I want to share …
I’m excited to welcome Nik Sell a school-based physical therapist to the blog today! He will be sharing some great options for supportive classroom seating for alternative and complex classroom seating needs. Sitting. Sitting might seem like a pretty boring topic. Most of us spend a great deal of our day sitting. In a meeting. …
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We are lucky that there are so many valuable resources available to us as therapists! Several of these resources are even created by therapists. I love creating resources myself, like the resources in the shop! I also love getting resources from other pediatric therapists. One of my favorite resources is e-books. I find them far more …
In a school-based setting it can feel tricky to find good ways to have a successful physical therapy session, yet be as much in that students natural environment as possible. Personally, I’m always looking for good ways to make my service a part of my students school day. Each individual student and their situation needs …
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It’s that time of the year when your mind shifts towards the school year. Some of you may already be back to school. In Minnesota we don’t “start” the school year until the end of August and most kids don’t get started until September! By mid-August (if not before) prepping is always on most peoples …
The new school year isn’t too far away. Even if you have a bit to wait, I bet the thought has crept into your mind right? Each year I’ve adjusted my back to school plan just a little bit. There are some some staple things that I have found I absolutely need while other things …
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A huge resource for my practice as a physical therapist has turned out to be Pinterest. Yes, social media at it’s best! Honestly, there’s some really great ideas on how to incorporate fun into your therapy sessions, plus easy access to research and technology ideas. I’ve compiled a list of my favorite boards to follow. Not only are …
When I started as a physical therapist in the school system I wish I had known about all the different resources for standers. Coming from a clinical based practice it was a whole new world for me. I was learning about IEP’s, special education, and all sorts of different equipment. One thing that I really …
I am a dollar store or dollar aisle frequenter when it comes to grabbing things for working in the school with kids. I love a bargain! The nice thing is there is usually something that a therapist can use (or figure out how to use) during all seasons! It’s pretty hard for me to go …
I’ve gotten a bit carried away with making printables lately! I love the design aspect of it. It’s good therapy! I’m sad to admit it, but I’ve never decorated my desk. The majority of the reason is I’m rarely there, but really I could have put up at least one picture. In my printable frenzy …
I remember entering the world of school-based physical therapy and looking at books at Barnes and Noble to help prepare me. I also remember ordering equipment magazines to be sent to my house to familiarize myself with different equipment options. That was 8 years ago. Things have changed so much in those 8 years. There …
I was on a mission this year to make my documentation easier. Special Education requires a lot of documentation, so efficient is what I was looking for. I had paper documentation, plus online documentation, plus working folders, and many many copies all the time. If I forgot one of my copies for a meeting I …
I’m so lucky to have met a great group of therapy bloggers since starting Pink Oatmeal. Today I a m lucky enough to be posting over at Abby The Pediatric OT about what is in my therapy bag. Be sure to stop over and check it out. She has a great series where several different …