The OT Schoolhouse Podcast for School-Based OT Practitioners
Jayson Davies, OTR/L, from OTSchoolhouse.com dives into the areas of school-based Occupational Therapy most frequently discussed by therapists. Join Jayson and special guests in exploring new practice strategies and earn professional development for certification renewal.
Podcasting since 2018 • 181 episodes
The OT Schoolhouse Podcast for School-Based OT Practitioners
Latest Episodes
Say Yes to Recess: Why Movement Breaks are Critical for Student Success
Are you ready to champion one of the most essential—and overlooked—parts of the school day? In this episode, Jayson Davies dives into the impactful world of recess with special guests Morgan and Catherine, founders "Say Yes to Recess."Li...
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Episode 179
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50:40
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Challenging Ableism Through Neurodiversity-Affirming School Practice
What does it really mean to provide neurodiversity-affirming care in schools? In this episode, Dr. Bryden Carlson-Giving—a neurodivergent OT and creator of the Empower Model—shares powerful insights and practical strategies to move bey...
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Episode 178
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1:12:58
(Part 2) Supporting Students with Extensive Support Needs: A Path Toward Inclusive OT Practice
In Part 2 of this important conversation, Dr. Savitha Sundar returns to explore what inclusive OT practice can look like beyond the buzzwords. In this episode, Savitha helps us shift from reflection to action, discussing how to align our evalua...
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Episode 177
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41:00
Supporting Students with Extensive Support Needs: Understanding the Challenge (Part 1)
Ever wondered how school-based OTs can meaningfully support students with extensive support needs? Supporting students with extensive support needs has long been one of the most challenging and under-resourced areas of sch...
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Episode 176
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40:00
What Teachers and Admin Really Think About School-based OT
In this episode, Jayson discusses the often misunderstood role of school-based occupational therapy practitioners. He emphasizes the need for OT practitioners to advocate for their diverse skills beyond handwriting instruction, highlighting the...
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Episode 175
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22:00
