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Written by: Karen Tartick, PT, who practices in the Durham Public Schools in Durham, NC. Karen has served as a member of the Autism subcommittee of the School Based Physical Therapy Special Interest Group, and co-authored the Autism Spectrum Disorder Guide for parents on… Continue Reading →
Written by Laurie Ray, MPT, PhD, who has over 18 years of experience in school-based practice and is a state-level PT consultant for public schools. She also consults for Medicaid and Adapted Physical Education for her state and is an… Continue Reading →
Top 9 Functional Balance Tests for School-Based PTs 2 Tools to Promote Movement in the Classroom 4 Cs of Letters of Medical Necessity 7 Promising Wheelchair Operation Tests School-based Therapist CSM 2016 Survival Guides Top 10 Walking Tests for School-based… Continue Reading →
Review: Predicting Hand Function Review: PT & Lifelong Fitness Review: Teachers’ Knowledge of Disabilities Review: Age, Gender, Anthropometrics & Balance
OTs, PTs & SLPs in Schools…How Did We Get Here? Role of School-based PT Response to Intervention & PT 4 Pillars of School-based PT Assessment Functional Classification Systems for Children with CP IEP 4.0: Developing a Clear PLEP IEP 4.0:… Continue Reading →
Hello there! I recently spent a lovely long weekend in Orlando, Florida, to attend the AOTA’s specialty conference for school therapists. It was well attended; over 400 folks participated, along with thousands (or so it seemed) of Irish step-dancers. If… Continue Reading →
It’s more than just a chair! SeekFreaks revisited the classic Activity Chair as a great tool to promote inclusion, real-life function, and social interactions. With its many accessories and configurations, we found it to be highly versatile for different students… Continue Reading →
How does trauma and toxic stress impact the children we serve and the services we provide? We all know that during the critical period of early childhood development (0 – 3 years of age), a child’s brain is most plastic…such… Continue Reading →
SeekFreaks was at APPTAC 2017, and had a blast learning, presenting, networking and trying out equipment. We also interviewed our co-SeekFreaks to find out what they learned from, or presented at APPTAC.
SeekFreaks explored the Rifton Support Station. Those who implement the MOVE program in their schools are familiar with the Support Station’s utility. While it is indeed useful for addressing toileting, it is also useful for promoting additional functional activities, such… Continue Reading →
This video is full of classics – from the classic Rifton Trike, classic song, classic TV show, and classic movie! SeekFreaks explored multiple real-world uses of the Trike (beyond Pre-K), in a game we dubbed The Trike Is Right! We… Continue Reading →
Written by Laurie Ray, MPT, PhD, who has over 18 years of experience in school-based practice and is a state-level PT consultant for public schools. She also consults for Medicaid and Adapted Physical Education for her state and is an… Continue Reading →
[smbtoolbar] Have you ever wondered where you were ever going to find the time in the school day to contact a parent, write a request for equipment for one of your students, answer an email invite to a meeting, or… Continue Reading →
SeekFreaks explored the Rifton TRAM and found great uses for improving access to many children & youth, including those with complex medical needs. Utilize the TRAM to transfer, gait train, perform ADLs, and document progress in weight-bearing ability! So many… Continue Reading →
[smbtoolbar] Happy Summer, SeekFreaks! Both SeekFreaks participated in the APTA Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy’s Innovations in School-based Physical Therapy Practice 2017 conference in our nation’s capital – Washington, DC, July 14th & 15th. It was awesome!! I’m here to… Continue Reading →
[smbtoolbar] I can’t believe we let Canada’s Sesquicentennial Anniversary (aka 150th Year) on July 1, 2017 go without a shout out on the great work of our colleagues up North on conducting research and creating resources. So we decided to… Continue Reading →
[smbtoolbar] SeekFreaks explored Rifton’s Hygiene and Toileting System (HTS) and found the HTS’ potential to help children with disabilities go where they need to go, and participate in any activity where the child can get wet. How about joining their… Continue Reading →
Written by Peggy Morris, OTD, OTR/L, BCP . Peggy is an OT with 30+ yearspediatric experience in early intervention, private practice, and out-patient services – but most of her experience and passion is in school-based practice. She teaches graduate students… Continue Reading →
[smbtoolbar] Happy Summer, SeekFreaks! What are you up to? Summer makes me think of vacations, especially some place sunny. So I decided to take all of you to Spain with this interview with Vanesa Abuin, PT, MSc, PhD. She is… Continue Reading →
[smbtoolbar] It is SUMMER SeekFreaks!! Blockbuster season…we have a new adventure video to share with you. Check out this short but in-depth review of some new features for the Rifton Pacer. While it may not be a Blockbuster, we hope it… Continue Reading →
Happy end of school year, SeekFreaks! I hope each of you are able to take some time to unwind, regroup and reflect…if not for an actual vacation maybe a stay-cation? Here are some reflection questions for you to ponder and… Continue Reading →
