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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

What if we've been asking the wrong question all along?

For years, school-based occupational therapy practitioners have debated whether challenging student behaviors are driven by sensory processing differences or behavior. But what if that distinct... more

In this episode, Jayson Davies sits down with Kelli Fetter, founder of Handwriting Solutions, to explore the world of dysgraphia — from the challenges of diagnosis and assessment to evidence-based, school-based intervention strategies. Kelli shares h... more

If you're a school-based occupational therapy practitioner feeling burnt out, dysregulated, or overwhelmed by your caseload, this episode is for you. Robyn Chu, MOT, OTR/L, author of Sensory Wellness: The Art and Science of Thriving, joins us to flip... more

Struggling to figure out how occupational therapy fits within your school's MTSS framework?

In this episode, Dr. Courtney Boitano shares findings from two groundbreaking studies on sensory processing interventions for kindergarten and fifth-grade st... more

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Recent Guests

Robyn Chu
Occupational therapist, author of Sensory Wellness, The Art and Science of Thriving; owner of three OT clinics
Sensory Wellness / Multiple OT clinics
Episode: Sensory Wellness for Overwhelmed School-Based OTs
Courtney Boitano
Faculty member at San Jose State University; School-Based OT with extensive research on MTSS and sensory processing
San Jose State University
Episode: What MTSS Interventions Produce the Best Results for Sensory Processing?
Alysha Skuthan
Faculty member at Shenandoah University and researcher
Shenandoah University
Episode: Why Every School-Based OT Needs an Occupational Profile
Erin Gaby
School-based OT practitioner with 19 years of experience
Independent practice / School-based setting
Episode: Why Every School-Based OT Needs an Occupational Profile
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

Host

Jayson Davies
Host of the show, focused on school-based OT practice and practical PD for practitioners

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 231 ratings
  • A MUST resource for SBP

    Jayson’s podcast and work is critical to SBP. OTPs are lucky to have this!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kelli @ Handwriting Solutions
    United States15 days ago
  • 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

Listeners Say

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Listeners cite highly practical, immediately usable OT strategies for school settings.
The discussions are described as engaging, informative, and PDU-friendly, often helping new grads gain confidence and older practitioners refresh practices.
Guests bring diverse expertise, from sensory processing to MTSS, enriching the shows.

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What MTSS Interventions Produce the Best Results for Sensory Processing?
Q: As an MTSS practitioner, should OT be presented as MTSS itself or as specific supports (e.g., sensory processing) within MTSS?
The guest emphasizes that MTSS is the overarching framework and that OT should focus on domain-specific targets like sensory processing within MTSS rather than claiming OT equals MTSS; this allows clearer alignment with needs and more precise data collection and intervention planning.
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.

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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on school-based occupational therapy, featuring practitioners, researchers, and educators who share practical strategies, clinical frameworks, and advocacy insights tailored to improving OT services in schools. Guests span topics from sensory processing, MTSS integration, classroom environment design, to parent collaboration, with an emphasis on actionable approaches that listeners can apply in real-world settings. A notable strength is translating research into classroom-friendly practices and highlighting coaching, advocacy, and technology's role in modern school OT. The format often blends host-led exploration with guest expertise, earning professional development credits for many episodes, which is especially appealing ... more

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1. Robyn Chu
2. Courtney Boitano
3. Alysha Skuthan
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5. Alisha Grogan
6. Monica Keen
7. Chandler Sarkozi
8. Sultan Alfawaz

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