One of our summer interns – Kenni Voytek from Baldwin Wallace – wrote this piece in response to some of the observations she has made this summer. Thanks so much Kenni!Pediatric occupational therapy plays an important role in the lives of children unable to do daily tasks, or occupations, independently....
School Based OT Internship in Review
by: Kenni Voytek During my summer of shadowing Sendero Therapies, I was able to learn and observe so much about school-based occupational therapy. I loved the experience I had interning. I think school-based occupational therapy is a wonderful way for children who are struggling with school/life-based occupations to catch up...
Fostering Health, Wellness and Adapted Recreational Exercise for Students
The Why…By: Katie HeilmanIn today’s society where technology is King, a more sedentary lifestyle among America’s youth has followed. When you mix in other factors, such as access and education on nutritious food, as well as socioeconomic status, it’s no wonder that childhood obesity has become a serious national, and...
Bringing Support Services and Teachers Together Through Co-teaching
Occupational therapists are teachers? No,not exactly. However, OTPs (Occupational Therapy Practitioners) support teachers in helping students learn and participate throughout the day across the natural school setting. Therefore it only seems logical to be right there, alongside the teacher, in the natural school setting! Co-teaching is when two or more school...