OT with Marissa

Top Down Vs. Bottom Up Considerations to Handwriting Needs and Assessments

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 21:06:13 GMT

Top Down Vs. Bottom Up Considerations to Handwriting Needs and Assessments: Candid conversation about assessing handwriting readiness and top down vs bottom up handwriting assessments.

Article referred to in todays conversation:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22646685/

Kennedy J, Brown T, Stagnitti K. Top-down and bottom-up approaches to motor skill assessment of children: are child-report and parent-report perceptions predictive of children's performance-based assessment results? Scand J Occup Ther. 2013 Jan;20(1):45-53. doi: 10.3109/11038128.2012.693944. Epub 2012 May 31. PMID: 22646685.

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Top Down vs. Bottom Up Approaches to Goal Setting

Sun, 12 Jan 2025 13:00:52 GMT

In today's podcast we review goal writing, utilizing the SMART goal approach, while also discussing the importance of writing goals from a top-down approach. We'll talk specific examples of goals and how to make sure you are writing goals that are actually meaningful to your clients across all ages.

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Top Down vs. Bottom Up Approaches to Therapeutic Interventions

Sun, 05 Jan 2025 18:01:14 GMT

Let's review the reseach on top down vs. bottom up interventions and discuss when and how to use each approach!

Links to research used for todays episode:

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6850210/

https://research.aota.org/ajot/article-abstract/53/1/114/4252/Bringing-a-Top-Down-Approach-to-Pediatrics?redirectedFrom=PDF

file:///C:/Users/mgard/Downloads/Kennedy_Brown_Stagnitti_2013.pdf

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Reset and Get Organized as a Pediatric OT

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 03:37:22 GMT

Is it time to reset and get organized? Lets talk about systems and strategies to help us get organized and stay organized as pediatric OTs! Whether you have 20 minutes or an entire weekend, this episode has plenty of ideas to get you started and feeling accomplished.

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Fanny pack items as a school based OT

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 13:00:37 GMT

In this episode I go through my old fanny pack I carried with me for push-in services as a school based OT. I discuss how to target school based goals in the classroom setting, simple tools for measuring data in the classroom, and give ideas for providing push-in supports using small versatile items you can carry with you right in a fanny pack. I hope you leave this podcast with some new ideas! Enjoy.

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What's in my car as an OT? [Pt. 3]

Sun, 03 Nov 2024 18:35:27 GMT

In this episode we take an extensive dive into what I bring with me into clients homes, daycares, and preschools to work on a variety of OT skills. We discuss ways to use inexpensive items multipe ways, I share with you some OT intervention ideas, and we discuss the importance of open ended items. Hope you enjoy!

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What's in my car as an OT? [Pt. 2]

Sun, 20 Oct 2024 11:00:17 GMT

In this episode we talk about gross motor and sensory items that I use frequently as an EI therapist. We discuss multiple ways to use each item and ways to be creative with the items you might already have,

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What's in my car as an OT? [Pt. 1]

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 12:00:11 GMT

Let's talk about whats in my car! Specifically, lets talk about the things in my car that keep me safe and comfortable on the road as an EI occupational therapist. Let's also talk about some tips and tricks on the road as well as car boundaries. Enjoy!

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Play! [Pt. 5]: Facilitating play in children | How to play more as an adult.

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 12:00:03 GMT

Lets talk about tangible ways to facilitate play for kids and also re-establish play in our own adult lives.

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Play! [Pt. 4]: Loose Parts Play!

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 12:00:01 GMT

In todayl's podcast we are discussing loose parts play and how can you faciliate this type of play in almost any setting with any age / population and for absolutely no cost! Lets dive in :)

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Play! [Pt. 3]: Types of Play.

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 12:00:02 GMT

In this podcast we discuss different types of play, specific examples of each, and ways to facilitate each type of play within various settings and environments.

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Play! [Pt. 2]: 6 Stages of Play.

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 13:00:11 GMT

In today's podcast we discuss the 6 stages of play; what each stage of play looks like, the importance of each, and strategies and ideas on how to facilitate each stage of play.

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Play! [Pt. 1]: What is play?

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 11:00:56 GMT

We're back! After a short break from podcasting to be present in recent life changes and travel opportunities, the OT with Marissa podcast is back to talk all about PLAY! This will be a mutli-part series on what is play; whay does play look like; why is it so important; how to play; development of play; types of play; and so much more. Welcome back!

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Establishing Rapport in the School-Based Setting

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 18:55:07 GMT

In this episode I quickly share the importantance of establishing rapport, provide simple steps on how to do so in the school-based setting, and I give you an example from my own OT practice with scripts and language that you can immediately begin implementing yourself.

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Let's Talk About Burnout [Pt. 2]

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 10:27:13 GMT

Today we're talking about how to take agency over your situation and make real change to address burnout. I hope this podcast gives you some ideas to implement into your own life and inspires you to make lasting positive changes in your carreer.

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Let's Talk About Burnout [Pt. 1]

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 10:00:04 GMT

Woo we made it to the 10th podcast episode! Let's take a moment to celebrate because small achievements matter. Now, let's talk about... burnout. In today's podcast episode we define burnout, break down the stages of burnout, and I give you examples of what this might look like in your own life.

Stay tuned for next weeks episode where we take agency and action over our burnout.

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What do you ask on an OT job interview?

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 15:32:49 GMT

Today on the podcast I share some personal information regarding a change in my own OT journey. We talk about how to find a career opportunity that aligns with your values, how to know when you have found the right opportunity, and what verry specific questions you can ask during your own interview process. Enjoy!

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Progression of Drawing, Pre-Writing, and Writing Skills

Wed, 31 May 2023 23:56:16 GMT

Today we are talking all about drawing, pre-writing, and handwriting progression. We briefly discuss hand dominance, letter formation, and general tips and strategies to promote these skills.

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Hand Anatomy Review + Grasping Development

Fri, 12 May 2023 20:11:31 GMT

Today we review hand anatomy/terminology and take a deep dive into fine motor and grasping development. Enjoy!

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Gross Motor Development/Milestones to Remember

Sun, 30 Apr 2023 18:02:03 GMT

Today we review gross motor development and important gross motor milestones. As well as discuss a few simple yet fun ways to understand and remember :) Hope you enjoy!

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Introduction to Developmental Milestones and CDC Changes

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 21:33:27 GMT

In this podcast we talk about what developmental milestones are and review the new CDC developmental milestone changes. We also briefely talk about the importance of crawling and why it was removed from the CDC guidlines.

Updated CDC Developmental Milestones

New Milestones App!

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Common OT Terminology and Neuro-Affirming Language

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 23:41:22 GMT

On this episode of the podcast I break down and briefly explain some of the more common OT terms, acronyms, and chat about neuro-affirming language.

Click here awesome resource for defining other commonly used terms in the world of OT.

If you are liking this podcast so far, please let me know! Leave a review and/or reach out to me on instagram.

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What is Occupational Therapy?

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 18:47:46 GMT

In this podcast we dive a little bit into the history of occupational therapy as well as talk about what occupational therapy is and clear up a few myths related to OT practice.

The following links/resources were used today to gather information for todays podcast - check them out!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbCwf2CzGvw

https://www.aota.org/-/media/corporate/files/advocacy/state/resources/practiceact/ot-definition-for-aota-model-practice-act.pdf

https://www.aota.org/practice/domain-and-process/occupations-everyday-activities#:~:text=The%20broad%20range%20of%20occupations,%2C%20leisure%2C%20and%20social%20participation.

https://otaonline.stkate.edu/blog/break-into-health-care-as-an-occupational-therapy-assistant/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYEcVB_ChVo

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My OT Journey/Occupational Profile

Sun, 05 Feb 2023 15:30:47 GMT

In this podcast I tell you a little about me and go into detail describing my journey becoming an occupational therapist. A little bit longer of a podcast episode so get comfortable and enjoy!

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OT with Marissa Introduction

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 11:17:47 GMT

Hello, and welcome to the OT with Marissa podcast! I'm so happy you are here. In this podacast I explain what this podcast is and my intentions for future episodes. I hope you enjoy :)

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