My student is hyper and having a hard time sitting still. Another staff suggests I see if the squeeze machine is available. It says in their treatment plan that the squeeze machine helps this student calm down. Who can I call to assist me?
OT, any related service, clinical director, team leader (select teachers have also been trained to use with their specific students)
It's time for my student (that uses an AAC device) to go to the nurse's office to take their meds. I told the teacher and other staff that we we leaving, and walked with the student to the nurse's office. What did I forget?
The student's AAC device
My student really likes art, they're really talented at drawing and are a creative individual. Is that enough criteria to refer them for art therapy?
No
My new student has issues with sensory integration and limited social skills. They respond well to music and I think they would benefit from music therapy. What should I do?
Talk to your teacher to discuss, then talk to your school therapist and/or clinical director for a referral
You overhear a student say to a peer that they are going to put scissors in their backpack today so they can stab their bus driver on the ride home. What should you do?
Notify school therapist and/or clinical director ASAP
TRUE/FALSE: OTs address social-emotional issues and diagnoses that impact a student in the school setting.
FALSE: OTs address physical, cognitive, psychosocial, and sensory components that impact performance in academics, social participation, transition/work skills