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Can This Fish Save You Time? A Versatile OT Activity

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Can This Fish Save You Time? A Versatile OT Activity

Here is a very versatile pediatric OT activity I use with all my students. It can be used with any student, regardless of age, function or disability.

Jason Gonzales OTRL

Co-Founder & CEO, Double Time Docs

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The Power of Virtual Reality in Pediatric Therapy Treatment Sessions

The Power of Virtual Reality in Pediatric Therapy Treatment Sessions

Virtual reality (VR) is revolutionizing pediatric healthcare with remarkable results. By harnessing children's natural attraction to technology and immersive experiences, medical professionals are transforming traditionally challenging therapy sessions into engaging adventures.

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Unlocking Insights with the Motor-Free Visual Perception Test-4 (MVPT-4) Assessment in Occupational Therapy

Unlocking Insights with the Motor-Free Visual Perception Test-4 (MVPT-4) Assessment in Occupational Therapy

The Motor-Free Visual Perception Test-4 (MVPT-4) evaluates visual perception without the interference of motor components.

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Navigating Visual Perceptual Assessments: An Exploration of the Test of Visual Perceptual Skills - 4th Edition (TVPS-4)

Navigating Visual Perceptual Assessments: An Exploration of the Test of Visual Perceptual Skills - 4th Edition (TVPS-4)

The TVPS-4, conceived by Marianne Frostig, evaluates visual perceptual skills in individuals aged 4 to 19 years.

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Enhancing Independence and Functionality: A Comprehensive Guide to the Spatial Awareness Skills Program (SASP) Assessment

Enhancing Independence and Functionality: A Comprehensive Guide to the Spatial Awareness Skills Program (SASP) Assessment

The Spatial Awareness Skills Program (SASP) assessment provides a structured and evidence-based approach to assessing spatial awareness.

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Navigating Cognitive Proficiency: A Guide to the Jordan Left-Right Reversal Test Assessment

Navigating Cognitive Proficiency: A Guide to the Jordan Left-Right Reversal Test Assessment

This assessment evaluates an individual's proficiency in identifying and distinguishing between left and right.

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Unveiling the Test of Handwriting Skills Revised (THS-R): A Comprehensive Exploration

Unveiling the Test of Handwriting Skills Revised (THS-R): A Comprehensive Exploration

The Test of Handwriting Skills Revised (THS-R) is a reliable tool designed to evaluate and measure a person's handwriting proficiency.

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Understanding the Sensory Profile 2 School Companion (SP2) Assessment: A Comprehensive Exploration

The Sensory Profile 2 School Companion (SP2) assessment aids professionals in understanding a child's sensory preferences and aversions.

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Unlocking Developmental Potential: The Miller Function and Participation Scales (M-FUN) Assessment

Unlocking Developmental Potential: The Miller Function and Participation Scales (M-FUN) Assessment

The M-FUN assessment is designed to evaluate a child's motor and perceptual-motor skills, shedding light on their ability to participate in daily activities.

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Unlocking Educational Success: Understanding the School Function Assessment (SFA) in Occupational Therapy

Unlocking Educational Success: Understanding the School Function Assessment (SFA) in Occupational Therapy

The School Function Assessment (SFA) is a comprehensive tool that is designed to evaluate a student's functional performance in the school environment.

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Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency (BOT-2): A Comprehensive Guide

Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency (BOT-2): A Comprehensive Guide

The BOT-2 is widely used in clinical and educational settings to assess both fine and gross motor skills across the lifespan.

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Peabody Occupational Therapy Assessment: A Comprehensive Guide

Peabody Occupational Therapy Assessment: A Comprehensive Guide

The Peabody evaluates fine and gross motor skills, perceptual-motor abilities, and sensory processing skills.

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The DAY-C Assessment: A Comprehensive Exploration of its Utility in Occupational Therapy

The DAY-C Assessment: A Comprehensive Exploration of its Utility in Occupational Therapy

The DAY-C focuses on fine motor skills, visual-motor integration, sensory processing, and self-care. Its primary aim is to identify strengths and areas of concern.

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The Intrinsic Dynamics of Goal-Oriented Assessment of Life Skills (GOAL)

The Intrinsic Dynamics of Goal-Oriented Assessment of Life Skills (GOAL)

The GOAL assessment is crafted to scrutinize an individual's life skills comprehensively and steer therapeutic interventions.

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Exploration of the Print Tool Assessment

Exploration of the Print Tool Assessment

The Print Tool gauges fine motor skills, visual-motor integration, and handwriting proficiency.

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The Decoste Writing Protocol

The Decoste Writing Protocol

The Decoste Writing Protocol (DWP) is a structured and comprehensive approach to evaluate a person's writing abilities.

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Exploring the Battelle Developmental Inventory 2

Exploring the Battelle Developmental Inventory 2

The BDI-2 is designed to evaluate the developmental skills of children from birth to seven years.

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Understanding the Wide Range Assessment of Visual Motor Abilities (WRAVMA) and Its Role in Occupational Therapy

Understanding the Wide Range Assessment of Visual Motor Abilities (WRAVMA) and Its Role in Occupational Therapy

The WRAVMA measures visual-motor integration skills such as drawing, tracing, and copying geometric designs.

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A Guide to the Developmental Test of Visual Perception 3 Assessment

A Guide to the Developmental Test of Visual Perception 3 Assessment

The DTVP-3 is designed to meticulously evaluate various aspects of visual perception.

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The Beery Buktenica Developmental Test of Visual-Motor Integration: A Comprehensive Overview

The Beery Buktenica Developmental Test of Visual-Motor Integration: A Comprehensive Overview

The Beery VMI is designed to evaluate the visual-motor integration skills of individuals aged 2 to 100 years.

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Exploring the Easy Occupational Therapy Assessment

Exploring the Easy Occupational Therapy Assessment

The Easy OT assessment is designed to evaluate a person's functional performance across various domains.

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A Look at the Evaluation Tool of Children's Handwriting (ETCH-M or C)

A Look at the Evaluation Tool of Children's Handwriting (ETCH-M or C)

The ETCH-M is an all-encompassing evaluation tool that is meticulously crafted to furnish occupational therapists with a methodical approach for scrutinizing various facets of handwriting.

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Using Vineland for Adaptive Behavior Measurement

Using Vineland for Adaptive Behavior Measurement

The Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales assessment focuses on adaptive behaviors including communication, daily living, socialization, and motor skills.

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The Wold Sentence Copying Test

The Wold Sentence Copying Test

The Wold Sentence Copying Test is a performance-based assessment designed to evaluate an individual's visual-motor integration, fine motor skills, and perceptual abilities.

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The Roll Evaluation of Activities of Life (REAL) Assessment

The Roll Evaluation of Activities of Life (REAL) Assessment

The REAL assessment focuses on evaluating an individual's functional performance across various domains of daily life.

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Free Kids DIY Workshop helps with OT skills

Free Kids DIY Workshop helps with OT skills

Home Depot offers free DIY workshop for kids. The kids get a free mini Home Depot apron, building kit, and pin.

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Teletherapy Has Changed Me

Teletherapy Has Changed Me

My experience with video therapy during COVID

Why I didn’t finish my OT doctorate program

Why I didn’t finish my OT doctorate program

My journey to an (almost) doctorate in OT

The Art of Scheduling OT at School

The Art of Scheduling OT at School

In my 20+ years as an OT, I've picked up a few tricks about scheduling students for therapy at school

Can This Fish Save You Time? A Versatile OT Activity

Can This Fish Save You Time? A Versatile OT Activity

Here is a very versatile pediatric OT activity I use with all my students. It can be used with any student, regardless of age, function or disability.

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What’s It Like Being a Minority Male Occupational Therapist?

What’s It Like Being a Minority Male Occupational Therapist?

Being a male OT in a predominantly female occupation has its pros and cons.

OT4Lyfe Podcast

OT4Lyfe Podcast

Our CEO was a guest on the popular OT4Lyfe podcast

OT Schoolhouse Podcast

OT Schoolhouse Podcast

I had the pleasure of being a guest on the awesome OT School House Podcast. We delved very deep into school-based occupational therapy evaluation report writing and had a lot of fun talking.

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