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What is OT?
What is school based occupational therapy?
School based occupational therapy helps students facing physical, cognitive, or mental health challenges that affect their school performance, socialization, and health. It is designed to enhance the students ability to function successfully in an educational environment. Teachers and occupational therapists work collaboratively toward achievement of this goal.
Occupational therapists in the school system have expertise in the following:Planning and implementing IEP goals and objectives
Recommending assistive devices for students who require alternate means to accomplish educationally related tasks
Providing adaptive positioning and seating materials
Providing strategies to facilitate a students participation in an activity
Reducing barriers that limit student participation within the school environment
Occupational therapists work with:
Students to improve their performance in the school environment
Parents to help them support their childrens learning and participation in school
Paraprofessionals to support and uphold safety within the school environment
Welcome everyone! My name is Miss Heller. This is my fourth year as the Occupational Therapist for the Wood-Ridge School District. I work throughout the district servicing all students who require OT services. I attended Dominican College for both my undergraduate and graduate studies, graduating with my Master's in 2021. I have a younger brother with disabilities who I have helped with while growing up. I worked at a special needs summer camp for a few years and completed one of my clinical experiences within the school district. I absolutely love working with kids and seeing the progress they are able to make!
If you have any questions or concerns throughout the school year please contact me at jheller@wood-ridgeschools.org and we can communicate via email or arrange a mutual time for a phone call!
Resources
Zones of Regulation: A framework designed to foster self regulation and emotional control
https://zonesofregulation.com/
Growing Hands on Kids: Child development tips, tools, and strategies
https://www.growinghandsonkids.com/
OT Moms: Simple learning activities that help kids develop the skills they need for formal schooling
https://www.ot-mom-learning-activities.com/
Fun and Function: A selection of therapy products, games and educational toys
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