Imagine a school environment where every student, regardless of their abilities, can actively participate in physical education. How can we turn this into reality? In today's episode, we are joined by Faith Newton, an occupational therapist based in England, who is passionate about inclusive physical education (PE) for students with special educational nee ... Show More
Nov 17
How switching to a workload model can transform your school-based OT practice
<p>Dive into groundbreaking research on the transition from caseload to workload models in school-based OT with Stanbridge University MOT students Jalen, Michelle, Jared, and Ari. Their nationwide survey revealed striking results: practitioners using a workload model reported sig ... Show More
52m 51s
Oct 20
Realistic Strategies to Build Work Skills for High School and Transition-Aged Students
<p>Matthew Husband, OTD, OTR/L shares his innovative "Get to Work" program, an after-school initiative providing realistic work experiences for high school students who could succeed in employment with the right supports. The program follows a monthly pattern with on-ca ... Show More
1h 4m
Sep 2013
Teaching social skills to autistic teens (SOP1)
Going back to school and making friends is a challenge, especially for students with autism spectrum disorder. Psychologist Elizabeth Laugeson, PsyD, discusses a training program that she developed to teach skills that allow them to interact with their peers and build lasting fri ... Show More
14 m
Jun 2023
Do you prioritize health as an empowered educator? How to shift your health and wellness mindset by honoring your own well-being daily with Katie Raher
Feeling burnt out and overwhelmed as an educator? Want to prioritize your well-being and make a positive impact on the lives of the children you serve?In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Katie Raher, an expert in social-emotional learning and well-being, and found ... Show More
40m 46s
Jun 2024
Ashley Starwood, LCSW, CYT 200 (@AshleytheLCSW) - How Your 9-5 Can Become A Business
<p>Before I get into who Ashley Starwood is, I want to introduce you to a life-changing course from Dr. Akilah Willery.</p><p>The <i><strong>Midlife Educator's Job Search Blueprint</strong></i><strong> </strong>is your personalized roadmap to navigating career transitions confide ... Show More
22m 24s
Apr 2024
A Month of Therapy Using a Fiction Article
Welcome to another episode of the SLP Now podcast!In the last couple episodes, we've been exploring literacy-based therapy plans that will help you target your students’ goals across multiple ages, group sizes, and skill levels.We covered therapy planning for an early language un ... Show More
18m 51s