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The OT Schoolhouse Podcast for School-Based OT Practitioners

Jayson Davies
Occupational Therapy
School-Based Occupational Therapy
Sensory Processing
Sensory Integration
Child Development
Advocacy
Professional Development
School-Based Practice
School-Based Therapy
Artificial Intelligence
AOTA
Documentation
Neurodiversity
Contracting In Schools
Visual Impairment
Handwriting
Accessible College
Ieps
Special Education
Inclusive Education

Jayson Davies, OTR/L, from OTSchoolhouse.com dives into the areas of school-based Occupational Therapy most frequently discussed by therapists. Join Jayson and special guests in exploring new practice strategies and earn professional development for certification renewal.

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Latest Episodes

Are you still relying on the Peabody or BOT as your go-to assessment? You're not alone, but you might be missing something critical. In this episode, we dive deep into occupation-based assessment with Dr. Alysha Skuthan and Dr. Erin Gaby, who recentl... more

When a student refuses to eat at school, it affects everything—academic performance, regulation, social interactions, and the afternoon meltdown that follows.

In this episode, @Jayson Davies sits down with Alisha Grogan, MOT, OTR/L, founder of Your ... more

This course explores the evolving landscape of school-aged mental health in a post-COVID world and the expanding role of occupational therapy in supporting students’ emotional, behavioral, and functional participation.

Dr. Monica Keen examines curre... more

Transitioning from OT student to practicing clinician isn’t always a straight path—and in this episode, Chandler Sarkozi shares her real, unfiltered journey into school-based practice. From taking the NBCOT multiple times to navigating job options an... more

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Recent Guests

Alisha Grogan
OT, founder of Your Kid's Table
Your Kid's Table
Episode: School Lunch Struggles and Sensory Processing in School-Based OT
Monica Keen
Dr. Monica Keen, presenter of the AOTA-approved course on post-COVID school-age mental health
Episode: School-Aged Mental Health in a Post-COVID World
Chandler Sarkozi
Occupational Therapist, Assistant Producer, Community Manager of the School-Based OT Collaborative
OT Schoolhouse Podcast/School-Based OT Collaborative
Episode: From NBCOT Struggles to School-Based OT
Sultan Alfawaz
Past president of the International Council Education of Ayres Sensory Integration
Ayres Sensory Integration
Episode: Bridging Sensory Integration and Academic Standards in School-Based OT
Aimee Piller
Author of Implementing Sensory-Based Occupational Therapy Services, A Multi-Tiered Approach to Sensory Processing Needs
Independent/Author
Episode: Bridging Sensory Integration and Academic Standards in School-Based OT
Tara Mansour
Assistant Professor and Academic Fieldwork Coordinator at the MGH Institute of Health Professions
MGH Institute of Health Professions
Episode: AI and Clinical Reasoning in School-Based Occupational Therapy
Nicole Dahl
Vice President of Marketing at Coro AI and a mother who spent years navigating the occupational therapy world with her son on the autism spectrum.
Coro AI
Episode: Understanding the Why in School-Based OT From a Parent's Perspective
Dr. Ellen Cullen
A fellow school-based occupational therapist and board-certified pediatric specialist focused on supporting teacher self-efficacy.
Episode: Supporting Teachers First and How Coaching Creates Lasting Impact for Students
Dr. Heather Kuhaneck
Co-author of the Classroom Sensory Environment Assessment.
Episode: How the C-SEA Can Help You Transform Classroom Environments

Host

Jayson Davies
Host of The OT Schoolhouse Podcast for School-Based OT Practitioners

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 230 ratings
  • Chained by student loans

    Student loans have chained me with pslf and not being able to do what I love

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sflot
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love this podcast! It is so applicable and addresses many of the hot topics in the field today! I love that we can earn professional development credit but wondering how we do that?

    Audible
    5
    brad
    United Statesa year ago
  • So informative!

    Love this podcast! It is so applicable and addresses many of the hot topics in the field today! I love that we can earn professional development credit but wondering how we do that?

    Audible
    5
    brad
    United Statesa year ago
  • Episode 95

    This was great! I would like more Q&A episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hokieOT
    United States4 years ago
  • Wealth of information

    I’m a seasoned OT who just transitioned to virtual school-based practice in Fall 2021. This podcast covers a nice breadth of topics. I appreciate the variety. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CurlyOT
    United States4 years ago

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Excellent resource for continuing education hours and actionable interventions.
Great variety of topics and guests; useful for new grads and veterans alike.
Helpful, practical PD for school-based OTs.
Engaging hosts and accessible strategies you can apply in real classrooms.

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School-Aged Mental Health in a Post-COVID World
Q: Any questions so far, Jayson?
The host notes there are no questions at that moment, while comments continue in the chat; the segment proceeds with additional content.
Bridging Sensory Integration and Academic Standards in School-Based OT
Q: When should a therapist start thinking about Common Core standards in an assessment?
From the outset of the referral, considering participation challenges and which standards might be impacted, so that the evaluation can directly connect sensory processing to educational goals.
AI and Clinical Reasoning in School-Based Occupational Therapy
Q: What brought AI onto your radar, and how did your perspective on its use evolve?
AI entered my radar through my teenagers and a demand from educators for more creative intervention ideas; over time, I focused on how AI could support clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice rather than replacing clinician judgment.
AI and Clinical Reasoning in School-Based Occupational Therapy
Q: How has AI been the most helpful for you in your role as a fieldwork coordinator?
AI helps develop resources for students and fieldwork educators, draft learning activities, evaluation tools, and supports prompt engineering and case-study exploration, all while keeping a human in the loop to ensure clinical relevance.
Supporting Teachers First and How Coaching Creates Lasting Impact for Students
Q: What are some of the dynamics in school-based occupational therapy?
Cullen explained the importance of understanding the daily struggles of teachers and how that influences their receptiveness to assistance.

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A practical, practitioner-focused show exploring school-based occupational therapy with an emphasis on real-world strategies, clinical reasoning, and collaboration with educators. Across episodes, topics frequently cover sensory processing, MTSS/RTI, classroom environment, ethical considerations, and the integration of technology like AI to support documentation and planning. A notable strength is its hands-on approach, offering actionable insights, concrete frameworks, and PD-style takeaways that listeners can apply immediately in school settings. The format tends to feature established practitioners and researchers who illuminate how OT supports student participation, learning, and well-being in educational contexts, making it valuable fo... more

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2. Monica Keen
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