by Katie McKenna, MS, OTR/L | Oct 7, 2021 | Resources, Schedules, Visuals |
This blog is the first in a series where I will highlight how we set up and engage students in on campus job training opportunities. While we have always offered a variety of on campus and community based job training opportunities, we have had to be especially...
by Katie McKenna, MS, OTR/L | Sep 27, 2021 | Classroom Setup, Resources, Sensory |
Flexible seating is a useful classroom tool to ensure the movement and sensory needs of students are met. I did a blog post last year of some of my favorite flexible seating options. You can check out that post here. I wanted to share a few new options I have...
by Katie McKenna, MS, OTR/L | Sep 13, 2021 | Communication, Interventions, Resources, Work Tasks |
One part of my OT assignment includes working in a life skill program for high school students 14-18 and a transition program for students 18-21 years old. The focus of these programs includes learning important skills to prepare for adult life. As an OT, I work...
by Katie McKenna, MS, OTR/L | Aug 23, 2021 | Resources |
I recently wrote a blog post about how occupational therapists can support the classroom. You can take a look at that post here. One of the ways we can support students and teachers is the consultative model of service. I personally feel like this is a powerful...
by Katie McKenna, MS, OTR/L | Aug 9, 2021 | Resources |
When I meet someone new and tell them my job title, I often get different reactions. Sometimes the person knows exactly what an occupational therapist is, but more often than not, I am met with a confused look. To be honest, when I was in college, I didn’t...
