| | What do recent studies say about the use of tracing worksheets? Read this article to find out and to learn the most effective methods for learning to write.
| Amy Collins, OTR, MOT |
| | Answering some frequently asked questions about dismissing a student from school-based occupational therapy or physical therapy services.
| Janine Callmes, PT, MS; Amy Collins, OTR, MOT |
| | Tips for steps to take to start the school year
| Denise Tucker, OTR and Amy Collins, MOT, OTR, Manager School=Based Therapy Services, HCDE |
| | AOTA offering FREE COVID-19 and OT courses to members and non-members
| Janine Calmes |
| | | Janine Calmes |
| | | Amy Collins |
| | Preliminary Telehealth Guidelines
| Amy Collins |
| | Happy National Occupational Therapy
Month! Check out our useful links.
| Harris County Department of Education -- School-Based Therapy Services |
| | Discusses provision of direct
services versus consultative (indirect) services compared to integrated
service.
| Janine Calmes, PT, MS |
| | Happy National Physical Therapy
Month! Enjoy some helpful links.
| Harris County Department of Education - School-based Therapy Services |
| | Summarizes evidence for use of Social
Stories for persons with ASD as given in the book, Occupational Therapy Practice Guidelines for Individuals with
Autism Spectrum Disorders (AOTA 2016).
| Amy Collins, OTR, MOT |
| | How do we go about developing and
maintaining competency?
| Amy Collins, OTR, MOT |
| | How to determine if missed visits
must be made up.
| Jean Polichino, OTR, MS, FAOTA |
| | Ideas to help establish yourself as
part of the team.
| Denice Tucker, OTR |
| | Tips to get organized at the start
of the school year.
| Denice Tucker, OTR, manager, school-based therapy services, HCDE |
| | Update on the Sunset Review process
for the Texas OT and PT Licensing Board.
| Jean Polichino, OTR, MS, FAOTA |
| | What to expect; Some differences
between school-based therapy and clinic-based therapy.
| Melinda McGouldrick, OTR, MOT |
| | Wrapping up your school year: Making
sure your documentation is complete for the next year or the next
therapist.
| Denice Tucker, OTR |
| | Evaluation tools for Adapted
Physical Education
| Janine Calmes, PT, MS |
| | PTs and OTs and Adapted Physical
Education in Texas
| Janine Calmes, PT, MS |
| | Points to consider when a parent
brings an advocate or lawyer to an ARD meeting.
| Denice Tucker, OTR |
| | Explains the focus on literacy in
Texas education.
| Jean Polichino, OTR, MS, FAOTA |
| | Handwriting referrals to school
OTs related to STAAR and STAAR-A tests.
| Nichole Kurtis, Region 3 ESC |
| | When is it time to dismiss a student
from therapy services?
| Denise Tucker, OTR |
| | The academic benefits of physical
exercise.
| Amy Collins, OTR, MOT |
| | Transitioning from caseload to
workload.
| Jean Polichino, OTR, MS, FAOTA |
| | Screening for sleep deprivation.
| Jean Polichino, OTR, MS, FAOTA |
| | Questioning the "why" behind lack of
motivation at school.
| Amy Collins, OTR, MOT |
| | When to use standardized assessment
tools.
| Amy Collins, OTR, MOT |
