Why Choose Virtual OT for your School Setting
Finding Inspiration in Out of the Box Occupational Therapy
Partnering with districts: We focus on assisting students achieve their academic and behavior outcomes which in turn improve school districts’ ability to meet state & national achievement standards
Which OT Services are provided by Virtual OT 4 Kids?
Just like you would expect from an in person OT. We provide the following OT services Virtually for
struggling learners in general education:
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Assist with periodic screenings (including both data collection and analysis), provide teacher training, model activities to classrooms or small groups, and assist with team collaboration & problem solving.
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OT Assessment: standardized tests, questionnaires, & interviews of a student’s fine and gross motor skills, visual perception, attention to task, and sensory processing to determine eligibility for OT services.
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Devising of Individualized OT Goals & Plan
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OT treatment sessions per IEP
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Services for Students who are not eligible for special education who may receive OT services under a Section 504 plan.
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Training and resources for school personnel and families: Virtual OT 4 Kids can provide training in child development and the impact of physical and mental health on learning and participation at school.
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Participating on collaborative teams: As members of IEP teams, technical assistance teams, problem-solving teams, and curriculum committees, Virtual OT 4 Kids bring their unique skills to aid students in accessing learning opportunities.
Online occupational therapy enables your school district or education agency to:
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Expand clinical capacity via access to a network of appropriately credentialed occupational therapists, including specialists and diverse Occupational Therapists
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Comply with IDEA mandate for Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)
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Improve staff schedules and efficiency by scheduling times that work for everyone
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Save time and budget: Eliminate costs and hassles to recruit, screen, contract, train, and manage OTs, pay transportation expenses, or find replacements when clinicians are absent, on leave or no longer with the district
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Gain insight via online progress monitoring of IEP/504 goals
Which OT evaluations can we conduct online?
Our online therapists perform evaluations using a combination of the following assessments and techniques:
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Beery-Buktenica Developmental Test of Visual-Motor Integration (Beery VMI)
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Motor-Free Visual Perception Test – Fourth Edition (MVPT-4)
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Sensory Profile 2
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Sensory Processing Measure
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School Function Assessment
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Thorough clinical observation of school-related skills
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Parent, teacher, and student interviews
How does online occupational therapy work?
Virtual OT 4 Kids breaks school-based OT into four categories—all of which can be treated by our online therapists. These categories include:
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Sensory regulation/Sensory processing skills
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Fine and gross motor skills
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Visual perceptual skills
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School-related self-care organizational skills
Occupational therapy’s expertise includes activity and environmental analysis and modification with a goal of reducing the barriers to school success & participation.
The platform includes a full suite of tools, including an interactive whiteboard, fun games, goal-based worksheets, and much more. Online OT can take place in a variety of school settings provided that there is:
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An Internet-connected computer with speakers or headphones
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An externally-mounted, adjustable webcam (a second webcam is optional, and enhances the service)
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Typical OT session materials, including writing tools, scissors, paper, putty, beads, coins, zippers, shoelaces, and more
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An onsite support person who assembles necessary materials requested by the OT and supports the therapist before and during sessions
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Space for the student(s) to move around, as needed, and be seen fully by the camera(s)