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Aug 2024
23m 55s

#320 - Creating Effective and Fun OT Ses...

Rachel Harrington, COTA/L, AC & Jessica Hill, COTA/L
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Improving Focus and Behavior in the Classroom Digital Course for Educators and TherapistsSchool is about to start for many families, so today’s podcast episode is all about how to create effective occupational therapy sessions in the school setting.If you’re a therapist working in the schools, this episode is full of tips and strategies for implementing sens ... Show More
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