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The OT Schoolhouse Podcast for School-Based OT PractitionersAuthor: Jayson Davies
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. Language: en Genres: Courses, Education, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Challenging Ableism Through Neurodiversity-Affirming School Practice
Episode 178
Monday, 16 June, 2025
What does it really mean to provide neurodiversity-affirming care in schools? In this episode, Dr. Bryden Carlson-Giving—a neurodivergent OT and creator of the Empower Model—shares powerful insights and practical strategies to move beyond deficit-focused practices and truly center student voice, identity, and autonomy.You’ll learn how to write strengths-based goals, conduct inclusive evaluations, and support authentic participation—while navigating the real-world challenges of school-based OT. Whether you're a seasoned OT or new to the field, this conversation will leave you inspired and equipped to better support neurodivergent learners.Listen now to learn the following objectives:Learners will understand the foundations of neurodiversity affirming practiceLearners will identify practical strategies to make OT services more empowering for neurodivergent studentsLearners will explore the empower model in School-Based OT Kick off the 2025-26 school year at the Back to School Conference!Learn why so many OTPs dub the Back to School Conference their FAVORITE OT conference. Join 600+ school-based OT practitioners in accessing knowledge, resources, and support to start the school year strong. CLICK HERE to save $50 and secure your spot with code PODCAST25Thanks for tuning in! Thanks for tuning into the OT Schoolhouse Podcast brought to you by the OT Schoolhouse Collaborative Community for school-based OTPs. In OTS Collab, we use community-powered professional development to learn together and implement strategies together. Don't forget to subscribe to the show and check out the show notes for every episode at OTSchoolhouse.comSee you in the next episode!
