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Happy Holiday Awkwardness!
It’s that time of year again! Things are winding down and we are all just trying to make it to the holiday break. I have to say, I’m just thankful to work in a field that allows for time off around...
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Roll With the Punches
The screaming began as I was finishing a session with another client. “Whoa, who is that?” The mother asked me as the shrieks echoed throughout the hallways. “Oh, that’s just another client,” I stated...
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Therapist vs. Therapist: Who do you trust?
“The school therapist says he shouldn’t be working on that.” “His physical therapist says that it’s not sensory.” “His old OT never did that.” I often hear these types of phrases from the parents I...
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Getting Dad (or any other skeptic) on Board With OT
I watched one day as a mother handed over stacks of dollar bills to the receptionist at my clinic. Paying a high bill with ones and fives seemed a little strange. That is until I discovered her...
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Evaluating a Child’s Handwriting: An Inside Look
When I ask a parent to describe their concerns regarding their child’s handwriting, I usually hear one of the following responses: “It’s messy.” “You can’t really read it.” “It doesn’t look as good as...
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When Does a Therapist Have the “Right” Amount of Experience?
Therapist #1: An occupational therapist (OTR) with 3 months of experience and a master’s degree. Therapist #2: An occupational therapy assistant (COTA) with 4 years of experience and an associate’s...
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How (Not) to Break Up With Your Child’s Therapist
“It’s not you, it’s… my insurance.” Therapy is never meant to be an indefinite situation. Whatever the reason may be, there is always that inevitable moment when a therapist and client must part ways....
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The Rights and Wrongs of a Parent Observing Therapy
That awkward moment when a therapist goes to grab their next client in the waiting room: The parent hovers in their seat. Are they coming with us? Are they not? Do they want to? Should I ask them to...
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Happy OT Month! How Kids Explain Occupational Therapy…
It’s April… That means it’s OT Month! This month offers a great opportunity to better inform everyone about what in the world occupational therapists do all day. I know that in my day to day...
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Occupational Therapy vs. Vision Therapy
Alright, the gloves are off. Let’s duke this one out… With all the different disciplines out there, there is bound to be some overlap in practice areas. We all want a piece of that therapy pie,...
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Therapist Burnout
“Why isn’t he making any progress?” “He has completely regressed this week.” “I tried that… it didn’t work.” Burnout. It can happen to anyone – therapists, parents, teachers, caregivers, students,...
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Testing Your Child’s Therapist
When I was handed that diploma in my cap and gown I figured I was done with tests forever. Boy was I was wrong. All too often parents come to me under pretenses that I’m not aware of. Perhaps they are...
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Roll With the Punches
The screaming began as I was finishing a session with another client. “Whoa, who is that?” The mother asked me as the shrieks echoed throughout the hallways. “Oh, that’s just another client,” I stated...
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Waiting Room Chaos in Pediatric Therapy
Ah yes, the waiting room: The very bane of my existence. Parents? Kids? Therapists? Are we all in agreement here? It’s just the worst. The concept itself is crazy- Here kids, sit in this chair, be...
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The OTR/COTA Relationship
When your child receives occupational therapy, their therapist could either be an Occupational Therapist (OTR) or an Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA). First, I would direct you to review my post:...
View ArticleTo the Therapist That Comes After Me
Most of us pediatric therapists work with children that have profound, life-long challenges. Sure, we have those patients that come in for a few months, make great progress, and get discharged –...
View ArticleIn Appreciation of Home Health Therapists
Clinics. Hospitals. Schools. People’s homes. One of these things is most definitely not like the others. As therapists, many of us have treated in one or maybe even all of these locations. But the...
View ArticleDon’t Miss the “Little Wins” of Therapy
This job is hard. I realize pediatric therapy is the sort of career that prompts people to say, “Oh wow, that’s amazing,” or, “How wonderful that you help these children!” I want to say, “Yes, but it’s...
View ArticleWhy School and Clinic Therapists Can’t Easily Communicate
School is officially back. That means new teachers, new classrooms, new IEPs, and new therapists. It’s also that time of year when parents ask their clinic therapists to “touch base” with their child’s...
View ArticleWhat to Know About Scheduling Pediatric Therapy
It’s fair to say there’s a lot more than meets the eye when it comes to scheduling and maintaining productivity in a pediatric therapy clinic. In the name of transparency, let’s discuss a few things...
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