There is no shortage of resources available on school-based practice for OT and PT. The difficulty lies in weeding through these resources to determine what is credible and based on available evidence. To assist you, we have provided some of the most helpful and authoritative resources available on school-based practice for OT and PT. Browse by topic below.
Application of FERPA and HIPPA to student health records
Autism: Current Practice Resources - Fact Sheet (APTA)
Bullying and Youth with Disabilities and Special Health Needs | StopBullying.gov
Bullying Prevention and Friendship Promotion - AOTA toolkit
Comparison of School-Based Therapy to Clinic-Based Therapy
Documenting the Frequency, Location and Duration of Related Services
Commissioner's Rules Concerning Special Education
Every Moment Counts
Evidence-based Practice in Pediatric Physical Therapy
Frequently-Used Acronyms and Terms for School-Based Practice in Texas
The IDEA Partnership Collection on Related Services/Specialized Instructional Support Personnel
Individual Educational Program (IEP) Annual Goal Development - Q & A document
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA website)
International Classification of Functioning Disability and Health - Children and Youth
Learning Module: Related Services - Common Supports for Students with Disabilities
The Legal Framework (ESC 18)
Motor Development Variations Across Cultures - Resource/Fact Sheet
National Center on Accessible Educational Materials
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (U.S. Department of Education) - Laws and Guidance
Parent's Guide to the Admission, Review, and Dismissal Process (Also available in Spanish. See Resources for Parents and Families below)
Regional Education Service Centers (ESC) - Overview
Related Services for Students with Disabilities - Questions and Answers (Texas Education Agency)
School-based vs. Clinic-based Therapy: Region 10
Special Education (Texas Education Agency)
TEA Education Service Centers' Statewide Leadership Functions and Projects
TEA Policies: Accommodations for STAAR and TELPAS
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
Transforming Caseload to Workload in School-Based...Therapy Services
Workload Approach: A Pradigm Shift for Positive Impact on Student Outcomes
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AOTA Practice Advisory on Occupational Therapy in Response to Intervention
Beyond the Pencil: Expanding the Occupational Therapists' Role in Helping Young Children to Develop Writing Skills
Fact Sheet: Occupational Therapy and Universal Design for Learning
NEW! Fact Sheet: Occupational Therapy's Role with Autism
Homework Help from Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy and School Mental Health (AOTA Fact Sheet)
Occupational Therapy and Universal Design for Learning (AOTA Fact Sheet)
Occupational Therapy in School Settings
The Role of Occupatinal Therapy in Providing Assistive Technology and Services
School-Based Occupational Therapy Fact Sheets (AOTA)
School-Based Occupational Therapy Tip Sheets (AOTA)
Successful Participation at School: Strategies for All Students (AOTA)
Successful Participation at School: Strategies for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (AOTA)
NEW! Supporting Parents of Children With Autism: The Role of Occupational Therapy
What Parents Need to Know about School-based Occupational Therapy
White Paper: Handwriting in the 21st Century?
Your Child's Dressing Workbook
APTA Learning Center: Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy (Continuing Education Courses)
APTA Section on Pediatrics
APTA School-Based Therapy Special Interest Group
Assistive Technology and the IEP (APTA)
Assistive Technology Resources (APTA)
Autism Spectrum Disorder: Practice Recommendations for the School-Based Physical Therapy Evaluation
Autism Spectrum Disorder: Selected Assessment Tools for Evaluation in School-Based Practice
Autism Spectrum Disorder: Strategies for PT Collaboration with School-based Teams for Children with ASD
Dosage Considerations: Recommending School-Based Physical Therapy Intervention Under IDEA Resource Manual
FAQs on Response to Intervention for School-Based PTs
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Brochure for School Administrators: What is the Role of the School-Based Occupational Therapy Practitioner?
Bullying and Cyberbulling - Texas Project FIRST
Bullying and Youth with Disabilities and Special Health Needs | StopBullying.gov
Parent's Guide to the Admission, Review, and Dismissal Process
Handwriting in the 21st Century? - Why Handwriting Belongs in the Classroom
IEP Annual Goal Development - Q & A document
Internet Safety: Cyberbullying (TEA)
Questions and Answers for Educators: Accessible Educational Materials
Special Education (TEA)
IEP Goal Development in Texas - Online Training (Region 20 ESC)
StopBullying.gov (Many great resources here)
TEA Policies: Accommodations for STAAR and TELPAS
Transforming Careload to Workload in School-Based...Therapy Services
Resources for Parents and Families
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Accessible Playgrounds
Activities for Kids of All Abilities
Back to School! Backpack Safety
New! Back to School! Backpack Strategies for Parents and Students
Brochure: What is the Role of the School-based Occupational Therapist?
Building Play Skills for Healthy Children & Families
Bullying and Harassment of Students with Disabilities
Empowering Parents - Partners Resource Network
Back to School! Establishing Morning Routines
Back to School! Establishing Toileting Routines
Back to School! Establishing Toileting Routines (Spanish) - Estableciendo Rutinas Para Que Los Ninos y Ninas Vayan al Bano
Family Resources for Fun with Physical Activity and Young Children - Fact Sheet
Homework Help From Occupational Therapy
How to Pick a Toy: Checklist for Toy Shopping
Is your Child Positioned for School Success?
Learning Through Play
Parent and Family Resources - TEA
Parent Training and Information Projects
Parent's Guide to the Admission, Review, and Dismissal Process (Spanish) / Guia Para Padres del Proceso de Admision, Repaso, y Retiro
Partners Resource Network - Empowerment Through Education
Promoting Social-Emotional Development - Introduction for Families and Caregivers
Promoting Social-Emotional Development - Introduction for Families and Caregivers (Spanish) / Promoción del desarrollo socio-emocional: una introducción para las familias y los cuidadores
Promoting Your Child's Development: Information Resources for Families of Children with Disabilities (English)
Promoting Your Child's Development: Information Resources for Families of Children with Disabilities (Spanish) / Promoción del desarrollo de su hijo: Información recursos para familias de niňos con discapacidades
Providing Physical Therapy in the School Systems Under IDEA (English)
Providing Physical Therapy in the School Systems Under IDEA (Spanish) / Provisión de fisioterapia en las escuelas según la IDEA 2004
Questions and Answers for Parents and Families: Accessible Educational Materials
StopBullying.gov (Many great resources here)
Texas Project FIRST (Families, Information, Resources, Support, Training)
Back to School! Tips for Homework Success
What are Public Schools Required to Do When Students with Disabilities Are Bullied?
What Parents Need to Know About School-Based Occupational Therapy
Podcasts
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Autism podcasts
Autism awareness podcast.mp3
Autism FAQs podcast.mp3
Autism Spectrum Disorder Mealtime podcast 1.mp3
Autism Spectrum Disorder Mealtime podcast 2.mp3
OT Toolkit for Autism Speaks.mp3
Tips for Caregivers on Autism.mp3
Autism Spectrum Disorder and Inclusion.mp3
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