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Therapeutic Edge Collective (TEC)| OT, SLP, PT | Online Educators | Find posts from our blog, a wealth of topics, tips, and resources, for pediatric occupational, speech, and physical therapists. Topics include on-demand CEU courses, executive function, ADHD, trauma-informed care, sensory processing disorder, reflective practice, fine motor skills, strengths-based approaches, neurodiversity-affirming care, home programs, caregiver support, and more!
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9 Tips for New OT Graduates | The Therapeutic Edge Collective | Let’s face it, grad school is a great place to learn theory and occupational therapy interventions. But it doesn’t always give you practical tips and advice for the day-to-day tasks. This post covers tips for new pediatric therapy graduates and also provides a few professional development and career resources. | Click to read the full post. Occupational Therapy Interventions, Therapy Interventions, Reflective Practice, Caregiver Support, Pediatric Therapy, Executive Functioning, Sensory Processing Disorder, Sensory Processing, Grad School
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They didn't tell me that in grad school!
9 Tips for New OT Graduates | The Therapeutic Edge Collective | Let’s face it, grad school is a great place to learn theory and occupational therapy interventions. But it doesn’t always give you practical tips and advice for the day-to-day tasks. This post covers tips for new pediatric therapy graduates and also provides a few professional development and career resources. | Click to read the full post.
Directed Drawing Pack | The Therapeutic Edge | Directed or guided drawing is a great way for occupational therapists to help students increase creativity and improve fine motor skills. This is a great, ocean themed, no-prep therapy activity perfect for pediatric therapists, homeschool, and educators alike! | Shop now! Drawing Activity, Q Tip Painting, Therapy Activity, Pediatric Occupational Therapy, Drawing Prompts, Directed Drawing, Increase Creativity
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Directed Drawing Pack | The Therapeutic Edge | Directed or guided drawing is a great way for occupational therapists to help students increase creativity and improve fine motor skills. This is a great, ocean themed, no-prep therapy activity perfect for pediatric therapists, homeschool, and educators alike! | Shop now!
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Lego Build and Write | The Therapeutic Edge | Have some students who really don't want to work on handwriting but love Lego? This instant download is a minimal prep therapy activity for pediatric occupational therapists, homeschoolers, or educators! Practice handwriting and build letters with Legos for motivation! | Shop now!
Tangram Builds | The Therapeutic Edge | This instant download takes the pressure of session planning. Grab your Tangrams, print this packet and you have a therapy activity ready to go! Work on problem-solving and logical thinking, creativity, hand/eye coordination, visual perception/motor, spatial relationships, positive relationships with math, and fractions | Shop now Go Work, Spatial Relationships, Visual Memory, Home Beauty Tips, Visual Perception, Math Fractions
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Tangram Builds | The Therapeutic Edge | This instant download takes the pressure of session planning. Grab your Tangrams, print this packet and you have a therapy activity ready to go! Work on problem-solving and logical thinking, creativity, hand/eye coordination, visual perception/motor, spatial relationships, positive relationships with math, and fractions | Shop now
ABCs of Movement: Brain Breaks | The Therapeutic Edge Collective | Movement activities are proven to help keep kids focused and engaged in school or in therapy. Pediatric Occupational therapists understand the value of brain breaks but sometimes implementing and keeping ideas fresh is overwhelming. Enter: The ABCs of Movement Book! | Click to read the full post by guest Laurie Gombash. Oral Motor, Active Learning, Movement Activities, Kids Focus, Therapy Room, Improve Focus, Her Book
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ABCs of Movement: Brain Breaks | The Therapeutic Edge Collective | Movement activities are proven to help keep kids focused and engaged in school or in therapy. Pediatric Occupational therapists understand the value of brain breaks but sometimes implementing and keeping ideas fresh is overwhelming. Enter: The ABCs of Movement Book! | Click to read the full post by guest Laurie Gombash.
Maintaining Psychological Safety with a Feedback Partner | The Therapeutic Edge Collective | Though this blog is looking specifically at psychological safety with feedback partners, establishing and maintaining this kind of safety is key for success in both the workplace and the therapy room! Pediatric therapists build better rapport with peers and clients when the environment feels safe. | Read more on maintaining a healthy work environment. Healthy Work Environment, Psychological Safety, Supportive Relationship, Active Listening
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Maintaining Psychological Safety with a Feedback Partner | The Therapeutic Edge Collective | Though this blog is looking specifically at psychological safety with feedback partners, establishing and maintaining this kind of safety is key for success in both the workplace and the therapy room! Pediatric therapists build better rapport with peers and clients when the environment feels safe. | Read more on maintaining a healthy work environment.
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5 Considerations for Choosing a Feedback Partner | The Therapeutic Edge Collective | Feedback is sometimes uncomfortable to ask for but key to professional development for pediatric therapists looking to improve their clients' therapy outcomes and help them meet their goals. Feedback and reflection are great tools to use with evidenced-based practice and in the provision of neurodiversity-affirming care | Read more
New Course: Reflective Practice | The Therapeutic Edge Collective | Our lastest on-demand continuing education course is live and ready for peidatric occupational therapists, speech therapist, educators, or anyone in pediatrics! Avoid burnout, build better rapport, improve client goals and outcomes, and find renewed confidence in your own clinical skills! | Click to read the blog post about the course Avoid Burnout, Occupational Therapist, People Struggle, Leadership Roles
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New Course: Reflective Practice | The Therapeutic Edge Collective | Our lastest on-demand continuing education course is live and ready for peidatric occupational therapists, speech therapist, educators, or anyone in pediatrics! Avoid burnout, build better rapport, improve client goals and outcomes, and find renewed confidence in your own clinical skills! | Click to read the blog post about the course
9 Tips for New OT Graduates | The Therapeutic Edge Collective | Let’s face it, grad school is a great place to learn theory and occupational therapy interventions. But it doesn’t always give you practical tips and advice for the day-to-day tasks. This post covers tips for new pediatric therapy graduates and also provides a few professional development and career resources. | Click to read the full post.
They didn't tell me that in grad school!
9 Tips for New OT Graduates | The Therapeutic Edge Collective | Let’s face it, grad school is a great place to learn theory and occupational therapy interventions. But it doesn’t always give you practical tips and advice for the day-to-day tasks. This post covers tips for new pediatric therapy graduates and also provides a few professional development and career resources. | Click to read the full post.
ABCs of Movement: Brain Breaks | The Therapeutic Edge | Guest author Laurie Gombash shares the importance of brain breaks for kids, along with information about her book, The ABCs of Movement. Wheter you are a parent, a pediatric occupational therapist, or educator, this book can help your keep your kiddos focused and engaged! | Click to read more Cognitive Therapy, The Routine, Therapy Worksheets, Speech Pathology, Cognitive Development
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ABCs of Movement: Brain Breaks | The Therapeutic Edge | Guest author Laurie Gombash shares the importance of brain breaks for kids, along with information about her book, The ABCs of Movement. Wheter you are a parent, a pediatric occupational therapist, or educator, this book can help your keep your kiddos focused and engaged! | Click to read more
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9 Tips for New Graduates | The Therapeutic Edge| Check out these quick tips for new pediatric occupational therapists that your graduate school probably didn't prepare you for! | Click to read more Acute Care Occupational Therapy, Therapist Tips, Create Business Cards, Processing Disorder
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9 Tips for New Graduates | The Therapeutic Edge| Check out these quick tips for new pediatric occupational therapists that your graduate school probably didn't prepare you for! | Click to read more
5 Tips for Handling Unsolicited Parenting Advice | The Therapeutic Edge Collective | No one wants to receive unsolicited advice. Especially not if you are a parent or caregiver of a child with a disability or difference. Here are some tips to handle these scenarios. | Click to get the tips Unsolicited Parenting Advice, Cry It Out, Unsolicited Advice, Alphabet Soup
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5 Tips for Handling Unsolicited Parenting Advice | The Therapeutic Edge Collective | No one wants to receive unsolicited advice. Especially not if you are a parent or caregiver of a child with a disability or difference. Here are some tips to handle these scenarios. | Click to get the tips
SCARY sleeves, my Sensory Processing Story. Now, I understand my kids!!! www.PocketOT.com Sensory Integration Therapy, Working Too Much, Outdoor Fun For Kids, Relationship Coach
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SCARY sleeves, my Sensory Processing Story. Now, I understand my kids!!! www.PocketOT.com
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Product Review: SENSEEZ Cushions by The Pocket Occupational Therapist at www.PocketOT.com Sensory Integration Activities, Sensory Input, Sensory Integration
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