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Today April Rehrig, creator of Rise Educational Advocacy, joins me on The OT Corner with Mrs. K to talk about building a better IEP. April is a highly experienced educational advocate who has been working in the field for over 20 years. With experience as a teacher, school psychologist and mother, she has a deep understanding of the challenges that families face when navigating the educational system and is committed to helping them overcome these challenges. April has worked with families from diverse backgrounds and has helped them to secure the appropriate services and accommodations for their children. Developing a strong IEP can be challenging for students and families. Common challenges include a lack of understanding of the process, difficulty in communicating with school personnel, and a lack of knowledge about available services and accommodations. April helps families navigate the IEP process by providing guidance on the process, reviewing educational records, and advocating for appropriate accommodations and services. Empowering parents and students in the IEP process is crucial for ensuring that their rights are protected and that their unique learning needs are being met. April's success stories demonstrate the positive impact of educational advocacy services and the importance of empowering parents and students in the IEP process.
Rise Educational Advocacy: https://www.riseeducationaladvocacy.com/
Rise Advocacy Services:
https://www.riseeducationaladvocacy.com/individual-coaching-services
Rise IEP Workshops (for parents and educators):
https://www.riseeducationaladvocacy.com/online-iep-courses
Rise Group Training (for educators only):
https://www.riseeducationaladvocacy.com/group-training
Guides and Templates Do It Yourself IEP & 504 Toolkits: https://www.riseeducationaladvocacy.com/guides-shop
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Join Mrs. K on the OT Corner as she dives into the evolution of school based occupational therapy over the past 50 years with special guest Carol Conway, a retired pediatric occupational therapist. They explore the impact of legislation on OT practices in schools and discuss the changing landscape of OT roles. Tune in for a deep dive into the intersection of legislation, education, and occupational therapy in this insightful two-part episode.
Carol Conway, MS, OTR/L is a pediatric occupational therapist with over 40 years of experience specializing in school-based practice. In her most recent school-based position at Hudson City Schools in Ohio, she provided services for students in grades 3-8. She served on the district leadership team which was instrumental in successfully shifting OT service provision to an integrated, inclusive model, thus maximizing the impact of OT at a whole-school level. Carol is on the leadership team for Every Moment Counts contributing to the development and implementation of several model programs emphasizing integrated services. Presently, she provides consultative and collaborative support to school-based practice with an emphasis on health (mental and physical), inclusion and interdisciplinary collaboration. Carol presents at the local, state, national and international level and has published articles regarding inclusion, integrated services and the use of communities of practices as a method of knowledge translation.
Every Student Succeeds Act: https://www.ed.gov/essa?src=rn
Molina Roldán, S., et al.. “How Inclusive Interactive Learning Environments Benefit Students Without Special Needs.” Frontiers in Psychology. April 29, 2021. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8116690/. Accessed November 23, 2023.
10 Keys to Happier Living Action for Happiness website (Giving, relating, exercising, awareness, trying out, direction, resilience, acceptance, emotions and meaning)
Every Moment Counts Initiatives Tab Embedded Strategies, Integrating Services, Refreshing Recess, and Comfortable Cafeteria
Calm Moment Cards
Bazyk, S. (2022). Occupational Therapy: Promoting Participation in Occupation. www.everymomentcounts.org
Bazyk, S., et al. (2022). Occupational Therapy's Role as SISPs Under ESSA. (For OT practitioners). ESSA OT Advocacy Network.
Bazyk, S., et al. (2022). Occupational Therapy's Role as SISPs Under ESSA. (For school administrators and other school personnel). ESSA OT Advocacy Network.
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Join Mrs. K on the OT Corner as she dives into the evolution of school based occupational therapy over the past 50 years with special guest Carol Conway, a retired pediatric occupational therapist. They explore the impact of legislation on OT practices in schools and discuss the changing landscape of OT roles. Tune in for a deep dive into the intersection of legislation, education, and occupational therapy in this insightful two-part episode.
Carol Conway, MS, OTR/L is a pediatric occupational therapist with over 40 years of experience specializing in school-based practice. In her most recent school-based position at Hudson City Schools in Ohio, she provided services for students in grades 3-8. She served on the district leadership team which was instrumental in successfully shifting OT service provision to an integrated, inclusive model, thus maximizing the impact of OT at a whole-school level. Carol is on the leadership team for Every Moment Counts contributing to the development and implementation of several model programs emphasizing integrated services. Presently, she provides consultative and collaborative support to school-based practice with an emphasis on health (mental and physical), inclusion and interdisciplinary collaboration. Carol presents at the local, state, national and international level and has published articles regarding inclusion, integrated services and the use of communities of practices as a method of knowledge translation.
Every Student Succeeds Act: https://www.ed.gov/essa?src=rn
Molina Roldán, S., et al.. “How Inclusive Interactive Learning Environments Benefit Students Without Special Needs.” Frontiers in Psychology. April 29, 2021. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8116690/. Accessed November 23, 2023.
10 Keys to Happier Living Action for Happiness website (Giving, relating, exercising, awareness, trying out, direction, resilience, acceptance, emotions and meaning)
Every Moment Counts Initiatives Tab Embedded Strategies, Integrating Services, Refreshing Recess, and Comfortable Cafeteria
Calm Moment Cards
Bazyk, S. (2022). Occupational Therapy: Promoting Participation in Occupation. www.everymomentcounts.org
Bazyk, S., et al. (2022). Occupational Therapy's Role as SISPs Under ESSA. (For OT practitioners). ESSA OT Advocacy Network.
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The OT Corner with Mrs. K podcast is celebrating its one year anniversary! It has been quite a year, and I am amazed at the reach of this podcast, spanning across five countries! This endeavor has made me a better therapist for sure. It is amazing the professionals who reached out to me over the past year, and I appreciate their guest appearances on this show. I would also like to thank everyone out here listening to my content for your support.
Today, my very first guest on The OT Corner with Mrs. K, Robert Serianni, joins me on this one year anniversary to discuss the benefits of an interdisciplinary collaborative classroom in the school setting. Bob is the Department Chair and Program Director of the Speech Language Pathology Program at Salus University in Philadelphia, PA. I always enjoy discussing ideas with Bob, and he brings some excellent points to this very relevant conversation.
I have included links to Salus University and Bob’s faculty page. I also mentioned in this episode several articles to read and those links are included below. Thank you for listening, and don’t forget to subscribe to the show.
Links:
Salus University Speech Language Pathology Program:
https://www.salus.edu/Colleges/Health-Sciences-Education-Rehabilitation/Department-of-Speech-Language-Pathology.aspx
Robert Serianni, MS, CCC-SLP, FNAP:
https://www.salus.edu/About/Faculty-Directory/Faculty-Pages/Serianni,-Robert-(1).aspx
A Model for Collaborative Service Delivery for Students With Language-Learning Disorders in the Public Schools: https://www.asha.org/policy/rp1991-00123/
Partnering for Change: collaborating to transform occupational therapy services that support inclusive education: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1275920/full#:~:text=Collaborations%20between%20occupational%20therapists%20and,circumstances%20place%20them%20at%2Drisk.
AOTA/APTA/ASHA Joint statement on Interprofessional Collaborative Goals in School Based Practice: https://www.aota.org/-/media/corporate/files/practice/schools/joint-statement-on-interprofessional-collaborative-goals-in-school-based-practice.pdf
Online course available at AOTA: Interprofessional Collaborative Practices in Multi-tiered Systems of Support in Schools: https://myaota.aota.org/shop_aota/product/OL8343?_ga=2.128129292.1271650800.1704585394-264234602.1704585394
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This week, I came down with a horrible cold, and did not have the voice for my new episode this week. So I decided to give an Encore performance of Grasp Development. Here are the details:
Over the past few weeks, I have started using TikTok to share "typical" development progressions for prewriting and grasp. I had so many people ask me questions, that I decided to create a short episode that expands on some of these images. I always want to preface that these ages are averages, and that all children of all different abilities develop at different rates. As always, if you are concerned about the development of your child, please start with their pediatrician. But you can find some great images online that give you a visual on some of the progression of grasp in children starting in infancy.
Mrs. K has been an occupational therapist for over 20 years, and moved into working with kiddos in the schools seven years ago. She loves what she does, and is passionate about helping kids access their educational environments. If you would have any questions, please feel free to contact her at [email protected]. You can also join The OT Corner with Mrs. K on Instagram and Facebook. Oh and now TikTok.
https://www.theotcorner.com/
Thanks for listening.
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Today I talk with Stephanie Bowlin and her role in language/communication development through teaching American Sign Language and tutoring students in reading, writing and spelling through the Orton-Gillingham method. As an OT I love her multi sensory approach to teaching language and am happy to have her here today to shed light on the importance of language in educating our children.
Stephanie is nationally certified sign language interpreter and certified Signing Smart instructor, started her journey with American Sign Language (ASL) when she was still a child in elementary school. Even before she had any formal instruction, Stephanie benefited from day-to-day interaction with Deaf friends, teachers of the Deaf, and sign language interpreters, giving her the opportunity to learn to sign in the most natural way possible: through authentic interaction. In this process, Steph learned firsthand how sign language could unlock the door to communication, learning, and relationship-building—a discovery that would set the course for her adult life. Rooted in that experience, authentic interaction is still the hallmark and goal of her work as an interpreter, intervention specialist, caregiver, presenter, mentor, teacher, and—above all—mom. In fact, it was as a mom that Steph discovered her passion for what she does today: teaching young children and their families to communicate and to learn through the use of ASL—all with amazing success.
Website: www.SigningWithMissSteph.com
Class Descriptions:
https://www.signingwithmisssteph.com/classes-1
Class registration website/store: https://signing-with-miss-steph-llc.square.site/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SigningWithMissSteph
Orton-Gillingham Academy: https://www.ortonacademy.org/
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Welcome back to another season of The OT Corner with Mrs. K. I have been on hiatus as I create other programs for The OT Corner. But, today I kick off a new season with my first episode of my third season all about helping a child create a functional grasp on a writing tool.
I get a lot of questions around the subject of how a child holds their pencil. It is a big concern from teachers and parents. This episode covers what I consider to be a functional grasp and some important factors that go into developing a functional grasp in children.
I mention a few links in this episode, and you can find them all on my linktree: https://linktr.ee/theotcornerwithmrsk
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Handwriting is an extremely complex task that we ask our students to do on a daily basis in school. So why is it so complex? And what are these foundational skills that a person needs to have in order to write.
Today's episode answers those questions. As an Occupational Therapist, I am more than a handwriting teacher. My background allows me to analyze activity based on my knowledge of all the different systems in a person's body working together in a coordinated manner to produce legible handwriting. My job is to figure out what barriers exist for a child, and help them overcome these barriers to access their educational setting so they ARE able to write to the best of their ability. I am a firm believer that children of all different abilities need these foundational skills in order to get information from their head down to their hand to create symbols and shapes that make up letters, words, sentences and paragraphs that communicate thoughts and ideas!
Website: https://www.theotcorner.com/?siteRevision=25
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrsKOT089
Instagram: @theotcornerwithmrsk
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theotcornerwithmrsk
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theothcornerwithmrsk
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Erin Reynolds is a Kindergarten Intervention Specialist at McDowell Elementary within Hudson City Schools in Hudson, Ohio. This is her fifth year of teaching and her third year being a part of the Kindergarten team. Her first two years, she was a part of the First grade teaching team.
In the Spring of 2017, Erin graduated magna cum laude from The University of Akron with a dual degree: B.S. in Early Childhood Intervention Specialist and B.S. in Early Childhood Education. Prior to working for Hudson City Schools, she worked privately as a Neurodevelopmental Teacher in Hudson. Erin's love for learning and teaching began young (Kindergarten) and she has always wanted to teach others to love learning. In addition, advocating has been a passion of Erin's to ensure each and every one of her students is given the tools, education, equity and well-being to be the best learner they can be. Teaching and advocating has always come first and foremost in Erin's life.
After school and on the weekends, you can find Erin at the gym, babysitting, visiting her family, who live in the Chicagoland area, spending time with her boyfriend Matt and playing with their pocket pit bull, named Mia.
As an Intervention Specialist, Erin is a firm believer in that the child comes first mentality and she makes it a priority to form supportive, meaningful and lasting relationships with all the children she teaches. Erin believes that getting to know each one of my students is paramount to being the best teacher she can be!
Links:
If you live in the Hudson, Ohio area, you can sign up for Mrs. K's Fine Motor Power Hour at the Hudson Community Recreation and Education department:
https://www.hudson.k12.oh.us/HCER
Check out Mrs. K's Website to sign up for the Friday Freebies and Check the items in her shop:
Friday Freebies: https://www.theotcorner.com/friday-freebies
Shop: https://www.theotcorner.com/shop
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Dina Pruszynski joins me today to discuss mental health challenges in the field of Occupational Therapy. Dina and I discuss the stressors and strategies that OTs can use to help keep them healthy mentally and the best practitioner they can be for their students, patients and clients.
Dina is a school based occupational therapist and co-owner of a therapy business that provides school based therapy in public schools. For the past 15 years, Dina and her husband Pete have been the owners and business operators of Star Therapy & Sales Corp. As President of the organization, she is responsible for hiring, training, and mentoring her team members. She continues to actively work with clients through consulting, evaluating and providing therapeutic interventions.
Dina graduated with honors from Cleveland State University and has over 30 years experience as an Occupational Therapist. Over the years, she has worked as a therapist with adults and children. Starting her career at a major rehab facility, Edwin Shaw, specializing in traumatic brain injury. Later, she was a Regional Manager for Select Medical and oversaw occupational, physical and speech therapy services at 17 facilities in two states. This experience helped Dina be an entrepreneur of her own business that provides OT and PT in Cuyahoga, Medina, Portage and Summit counties. She has been a pediatric occupational therapist for 20 years with a strong interest in mental health and sensory processing.
Dina has also acted as a guest speaker at Kent State University, sharing her usage of Assistive Technology for students with disabilities. Dina enjoys spending time with her family, her husband Pete, son, Bryce and daughter Alivia. Her hobbies include horseback riding, gardening and taking nature walks.
Star Therapy’s mission is to brighten futures – one star at a time. This mission statement helps Dina stay grounded, see the bright side of everyday life, and be diligent with helping children both physically and mentally.
Links:
https://www.teachingexpertise.com/classroom-ideas/mindfulness-practices/
https://www.aota.org/career/career-center/wellness-for-life-and-career/manage-stress-avoid-burnout-and-stay-inspired
https://ottheory.com/therapy-model/model-human-occupations-moho -
Sensory Processing is the way the brain processes sensory stimuli from our environment. Sensory stimuli include vision, hearing, touch, taste, smell, body awareness and balance. Sometimes kids will have difficulties with processing certain sensory information, and this can cause dysregulation and behavioral issues in the classroom. Today on The OT Corner with Mrs. K, my guest Lauri Doxsey and I discuss sensory processing disorders and behavior issues in the classroom. As occupational therapists, we help the educational team figure out what the root of the problem may be, and plan interventions and techniques the student and the team can use to mitigate the issues. Lauri shares programs and resources that she uses in the classroom to help her students. Links to these programs listed here:
Ninja Life Hacks: https://www.ninjalifehacks.tv/?gclid=CjwKCAiAjPyfBhBMEiwAB2CCIvcRn2AZo103C0GZxagFvLkNasJxw5ctQNGfO_OnWeEkS9GXvMXlIBoC-1EQAvD_BwE
A Little Spot of Feelings Curriculum:
https://www.dianealber.com/collections/spot-series?utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=12517230897&utm_content=120705078958&utm_term=diane%20alber%20little%20spot&gadid=508680186616&gclid=CjwKCAiAr4GgBhBFEiwAgwORrecCr6vUVVfswuOFfdow9gIS7iR4_Hw_52GLuiyk1jNL1qLgVzTWEBoCPsYQAvD_BwE
Zones of Regulation: https://zonesofregulation.com/index.html
Social Thinking: The Social Thinking Methodology
Lauri Doxsey is a school-based occupational therapist servicing suburban preschool and kindergarten students. She obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy in 1995. She continued her education with a Master’s in Education in 2010 and a Specialty Certification in School Systems from AOTA in 2018. Lauri uses a collaborative team approach to address the needs of her students to maximize their independence in fine motor, self-care, sensory processing and self-regulation skills in the school environment. She has presented at multiple conferences including AOTA, OOTA, OCALI, Ohio AEYC; additional presentations have been given to area preschools in the community in which she works. Lauri is published in OT Practice and is the coauthor of an article in AOTA regarding Every Moment Counts’ programs, The Comfortable Cafeteria, and Refreshing Recess. Lauri is a wife and mother of two adult children; In her spare time she enjoys spending time with friends and family, reading, and hiking with her two dogs.
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Today, Founder and President of Learnlee Tutors, Nichole Lee, M.Ed, joins me to discuss the growing need of educational and emotional support for our children and their families. Nichole discusses how her Austin, Texas based business grew out of the pandemic, and how it impacts her community. For three years now, her idea of offering tutoring services to kids in her area has evolved into a thriving, teacher operated and owned education company. As a teacher and a business owner, Nicole has over 15 years of professional experience impacting children of all ages and backgrounds in communities across Missouri, Colorado and Texas. Nichole has been a leader in her field, has been involved in language immersion and outdoor education programs. She works with children who are gifted and talented, and children with special needs.
Education:
Master's Degree in Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with minors in Psychology & Spanish
University of Missouri- Columbia
Current Texas certified teaching licenses include:
K-6 General Studies Early Childhood - 12th grade Special Education K-12 ESL (English as a Second Language)2015-2016 Cognitive Coaching Certification earned in Denver, CO
Check out her website and social media!
Links:
Website: https://learnlee.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Learnlee123
Instagram: @learnlee123
TikTok: @learnleetutors
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As a parent of child that is identified with needs in their educational setting, process of evaluation, qualifying the student and creating the Individual Education Plan can be an overwhelming experience. So I decided to create an episode that outlines that process. My special guest today is the Principal and Director of Special Education at the Windham Exempted Village School District in Windham, Ohio. Melissa and I discuss this process, and how it differs from the evaluation and IEP process in the elementary grades.
Melissa was born and raised in a suburb just outside of Baltimore, Maryland. Her post secondary education began at Towson University, just north of Baltimore, Maryland, where she earned a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in Dance Performance and Education. Her love of education led her away from private sector in 1997 to begin a career in the public school system, substitute teaching, eventually transitioning into a long term substitute position in special education. That experience fostered an interest to pursue higher education with a concentration in special education coupled a Masters in Leadership and Teaching from Notre Dame College of Maryland. She continued to employ her special education knowledge as an Intervention Specialist in Northeast Ohio from 2007 until 2012, with experiences at the elementary, middle and the high school level. In 2012, she began her venture as an administrator in the public school system. In the summer of 2018, her career brought her to Windham, Ohio, serving the district as the principal at the elementary school and as the director of special education for the district.
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Over the past few weeks, I have started using TikTok to share "typical" development progressions for prewriting and grasp. I had so many people ask me questions, that I decided to create a short episode that expands on some of these images. I always want to preface that these ages are averages, and that all children of all different abilities develop at different rates. As always, if you are concerned about the development of your child, please start with their pediatrician. But you can find some great images online that give you a visual on some of the progression of grasp in children starting in infancy.
Mrs. K has been an occupational therapist for over 20 years, and moved into working with kiddos in the schools seven years ago. She loves what she does, and is passionate about helping kids access their educational environments. If you would have any questions, please feel free to contact her at [email protected]. You can also join The OT Corner with Mrs. K on Instagram and Facebook. Oh and now TikTok.
https://www.theotcorner.com/
Thanks for listening.
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Please welcome my coworker and friend today as we discuss how our preschool students benefit from our collaborative services. We work very closely together developing the foundational skills needed to access the school environment starting at the preschool level. Kate is a wonderful collaborator, and not only that, we have a lot of fun working together.
Dr. Kate Arth is a Physical Therapist practicing school-based therapy in Ohio. She is the Physical and Occupational Therapy team coordinator within her district and she serves children with multiple and developmental disabilities from 3 years old through 22 years. She has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication Studies from Bowling Green State University. She received her Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree from Walsh University where she received the Clinical Excellence and Peer Recognition awards. Her research is in the area of collaborative practice and interprofessional education and she is the lead author of Physical Therapist Student Outcomes of Interprofessional Education in Professional (Entry-Level) Physical Therapist Education Programs: A Systematic Review. She is the proud mom of Alex, 8 and enjoys being active outdoors, reading, traveling, and coaching youth soccer in her community.
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Today on The OT Corner with Mrs. K we are talking about the mental health in young children. Jessie Pollak joins me today to discuss how private therapy with a Licensed Counselor can benefit children at a young age and what types of therapy are out there for the 3-5 year old age group. Jessie is a Licensed Professional Counselor, who focuses on psychotherapy with children, adolescents, and their families, with an emphasis on depression, general anxiety, social anxiety, suicidality, ADHD, and behavioral issues. She received her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from John Carroll University, and her undergraduate degree in Psychology, with a minor in Theatre, from the Ohio State University. She uses an eclectic approach, incorporating Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and expressive therapies, including drama and art.
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The Individuals with Disabilities Improvement Act (IDEIA) is a federal law that guarantees eligible children with disabilities, ages 3-21 years old (or when they graduate from high school) the right to a free appropriate public education (FAPE). Under this law, public schools deliver services to children with disabilities that are designed by specialists to break down barriers that would otherwise prevent access to the child's education. These interventions are to be provided to the child in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). School Psychologist, Jennifer Matas joins me today to discuss how this law came to be, and how this law evolved since the 1970s. We also discuss the possible reasons for the increase in referrals for children to receive related services and intervention at the preschool level pre COVID and post COVID.
Jennifer Matas graduated Phi Beta Kappa, with Honors, from Denison University with a bachelor of science degree in psychology. She worked for a short while as a marketing director for an advertising agency before returning to school at Kent State where she received her M.Ed (Early Childhood School Psychology) and Ed.S. (Educational Specialist, Early Childhood School Psychology). She has worked in Ohio for the Summit Educational Service Center since her intern year in 1984. Over the years, she has been assigned to public and private schools throughout a three-county area. She retired from public school education in 2015 and now works at a small private school, where she has been a part-time school psychologist for the last 27 years. Jen has extensive experience in psycho-educational assessments and their interpretation, consultation with parents, staff and students, and small group, large group and individual counseling. She currently helps develop intervention plans for students and supports teachers in their execution of those plans.
Jen lives in Kent, Ohio with her rescue dog, Oliver. She enjoys community theater, watercolor, exercise and cooking. She is the very proud mother of two adult daughters.
LINKS: https://insource.org/get-help/resources/federal-laws-and-legislation/#:~:text=The%20Individuals%20with%20Disabilities%20Education%20Improvement%20Act%20(IDEA)%20is%20a,to%20meet%20their%20individual%20needs.
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DISCLAIMER: I am an occupational therapist, but not your child's occupational therapist. This episode is not meant to provide any therapeutic or medical advice. If you are concerned about your child's development you should always contact your child's pediatrician. Thank you and enjoy the show!
Before a child begins to learn how to form letters, they should learn prewriting shapes. The act of writing and drawing is a very complex process. You have to have an image in your head, and you need to translate that into writing or drawing on a piece of paper. So many skills are needed for handwriting and drawing, and in a future episode I will go into those details, and what enables a person to be able to write. But, today, I focus on prewriting and why it is such an important step into writing, and why it is important at the preschool level.
Jennifer Kubinski, OTR/L is the creator of The OT Corner with Mrs. K podcast and website. She has been an occupational therapist for over 20 years, and has treated people across the lifespan, but has settled into being a school based occupational therapist. If you have any questions or would like to be on the show, you can email her at [email protected].
Prewriting Progression LINK:
https://www.theotcorner.com/blank-1
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Leslie Burke, Development Director of the Down Syndrome Association of Northeast Ohio, (DSANEO), formerly the Up Side of Downs, joins The OT Corner with Mrs. K today. Listen in as Leslie and Mrs. K discuss the origin and evolution of the group, and programs available to preschool kiddos Birth-6 years old born with Down Syndrome.
LIFE CHANGING EVENTS: Leslie and her husband Bob were unaware of how much their life would change as they welcomed their daughter Genevieve to the world in 2006, who was born with Down Syndrome. After Genevieve was born, Leslie was recruited to volunteer for DSANEO, and her position as a volunteer eventually led to a career change. In 2010, Leslie left her globe-trotting retail career as a buyer for Improvements Catalog, and became the Special Events Coordinator of DSANEO. From 2010-2016 she managed sponsorships and event details for two annual Fundraisers, the Sunburst Gala and the Buddy Walk. In 2016, she took on a new challenge: writing grants. As the Development Director of DSANEO, Leslie enjoys telling the story of DSANEO to different foundations and why it is important to provide funds to nonprofits.
The mission of the Down Syndrome Association of Northeast Ohio (formerly the Up Side of Downs) is to provide support, education and advocacy for people with Down syndrome, their families and communities. We are the primary resource for families and communities regarding Down Syndrome. Our community includes parents, family members, teachers, therapists and medical professionals that serve individuals with Down Syndrome.
LINKS:
The Down Syndrome Association of Northeast Ohio Website: https://www.dsaneo.org/
DSANEO Team: https://www.dsaneo.org/about/meet-the-team/
DSANEO EDUCATION PROGRAM: Educators – Down Syndrome Association of Northeast Ohio
DSANEO Early Childhood (0-4): https://www.dsaneo.org/families/new-parents/
GRANTS: https://www.dsaneo.org/programs/usod-family-grants-application/
FAMILY SUPPORT: https://www.dsaneo.org/families/family-support/
EARLY LEARNERS INFO: https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=786e4ef7e9&attid=0.8&permmsgid=msg-f:1753778276254382750&th=1856ac0ce2f07a9e&view=att&disp=safe
WIGGLE , GIGGLE and LEARN INFO: https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=786e4ef7e9&attid=0.6&permmsgid=msg-f:1753778276254382750&th=1856ac0ce2f07a9e&view=att&disp=inline
LIVELY LEARNERS INFO: https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=786e4ef7e9&attid=0.7&permmsgid=msg-f:1753778276254382750&th=1856ac0ce2f07a9e&view=att&disp=inline
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As a parent or educator of a child with special needs, navigating the educational system to ensure that a child can access their education in the least restrictive environment can be daunting. The current Individual Educational Plan (IEP) delineates roles and responsibilities to specific related service providers and educators. Each discipline and educator assesses different areas and are responsible for writing a specific goal, developing a treatment or education plan, and collecting specific data for that goal.
Robert Serianni joins The OT Corner with Mrs. K to discuss an overview of the Collaborative Service Delivery Model and how it would look in the preschool setting. Bob brings a wealth of knowledge on this subject. Bob is the Department Chair and Program Director of the Speech Language Pathology Program at Salus University in Philadelphia, PA where Speech Language Pathology students are learning and implementing this model.
The OT Corner with Mrs. K. has an excellent line up of guests in the first season of the podcast focusing on education and childhood development at the preschool level. Subsequent seasons will continue the journey looking into childhood development through the elementary, middle school and high school grades..
Don’t forget to subscribe to the show. Thank you for listening.
Links:
Salus University Speech Language Pathology Program:
https://www.salus.edu/Colleges/Health-Sciences-Education-Rehabilitation/Department-of-Speech-Language-Pathology.aspx
Robert Serianni, MS, CCC-SLP, FNAP:
https://www.salus.edu/About/Faculty-Directory/Faculty-Pages/Serianni,-Robert-(1).aspx
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