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16 Must Read Blog Posts for OTs

We are so lucky to have a resident OT Blogger here at Simply Special Ed! Here’s a little information about Taylor!

Taylor is an Occupational Therapist and has been working in the school setting for 5 years. She primarily works with students in specialized preschool programs and elementary special education classrooms. Taylor graduated from Saint Francis University with a Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy. She strives to help her students access their education and increase their overall independence!

Here are all of Taylor’s must read blog posts for Occupational Therapists!

Inclusion Elevates All: Inclusive Toys and Books
Sensory Bins on a Budget
10 Tips for Promoting Inclusion in Special Education
Positioning During Virtual Learning

Pre-writing Skills: Where to Start
Why I Utilize Strength-Based Intervention
How to Work With Your School-Based Team
5 Ways to Utilize Playdough
Is the Term Appropriate Play, Appropriate?
The Buzz about Executive Functioning: Special Education Edition
Heavy Work in Special Education
Why I Do Not Use Hand Over Hand
5 Tips for a New School-Based OT
Fun Paint Chip Activities to Focus on Fine Motor Skills
Fine Motor Games for Elementary School Students
Visual-Motor Skills in the Classroom: Figure Ground

All of these blogs were written by our resident OT Blogger, Taylor !

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