What if we've been asking the wrong question all along? For years, school-based occupational therapy practitioners have debated whether challenging student behaviors are driven by sensory processing differences or behavior. But what if that distinction isn't the most important one? In this episode, Jayson is joined by Kristen Brokamp, OTR/L and Breanna Lynch ... Show More
Jul 13
A School OTP'S Guide to Dysgraphia and Written Expression
In this episode, Jayson Davies sits down with Kelli Fetter, founder of Handwriting Solutions, to explore the world of dysgraphia — from the challenges of diagnosis and assessment to evidence-based, school-based intervention strategies. Kelli shares her personal journey as both an ... Show More
1h 8m
Jun 29
Sensory Wellness for Overwhelmed School-Based OTs
If you're a school-based occupational therapy practitioner feeling burnt out, dysregulated, or overwhelmed by your caseload, this episode is for you. Robyn Chu, MOT, OTR/L, author of Sensory Wellness: The Art and Science of Thriving, joins us to flip the traditional sensory conve ... Show More
54m 49s
Jul 2025
Adina Soclof on Simple Strategies to Develop Cooperation & Engagement of Children During Therapy (Rewind - July 2021)
Guest: Adina Soclof, MS, CCC-SLP Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode-Originally Aired: July 2021-This one-hour course provides practical information and strategies to successfully manage disruptive and challenging student behaviors during therapy sessions. Adina provides effective ... Show More
53m 50s
May 2024
Elisa Wern - The Importance of Including OTs During AAC Consideration & Implementation
This week, we share Rachel’s interview with the amazing Occupational Therapist (OT) Elisa Wern! Along with being a school-based OT, Elisa speaks and writes about issues related to AAC and OT, including that OTs can have a critical role in the AAC consideration and implementation ... Show More
1h 1m
Oct 2023
Tomorrow's Classroom: Digital Transformation through Systems Thinking
In this episode of the SDG Learncast, we feature Breanne Pitt, a researcher and educator, on the concept of systems thinking and its vital role in modern education. They explore the challenges and complexities of the digital age, discuss the impact of standardized testing, and de ... Show More
16m 10s
Oct 2024
Relevant Articulation Therapy Ideas for Older Students
<p>In this episode, Hallie shares creative and fun strategies to engage older students (grades 4-12) in articulation therapy. These students have been through years of speech therapy, and it's time to shake things up! From podcast creation to role-playing games, Hallie break ... Show More
14m 46s
Apr 2020
Episode 70: How to Use ABA Strategies to Lead Your Team
In this episode, I interview BCBA Shannon Biagi. Shannon is an author, entrepreneur, and supervisor in organizational behavior management. Shannon shares what OBM is and how teachers can utilize these principles to manage their team more effectively. She shares how to define what ... Show More
33m 2s