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Occupational therapy (OT) in the schools is different from clinical occupational therapy. In order for a student to qualify for OT in the schools, s/he must demonstrate a delay or disability that interferes with his/her ability to access his/her education.
Does my child need OT?
Please refer to School-Based Therapy Frequently-Asked Questions.
| Pamela Rivera, OTR |
Early Childhood, 4K, EPES, WES, DHS |
privera@deforestschools.org |
| Amy Trampe, OTR |
WES, YES, DMS, and Assistive Technology |
atrampe@deforestschools.org |
| Kathy Tucker, COTA |
Early Childhood, 4K, EPES, WES, DHS |
ktucker@deforestschools.org |
| Wendy Eilenfeldt, COTA |
WES, YES, DMS, and Assistive Technology |
weilenfeldt@deforestschools.org |
| CLASSROOM RESOURCES |
Therapeutic tips for teachers |
| VISION |
Eyesight versus Vision & affect on education |
| CORE STRENGTHENING |
Children must strengthen their core muscles before developing other fine and gross motor skills. |
| FINE MOTOR |
Development of and functional use of the muscles of the hands |
| VISUAL MOTOR |
The eyes and hands must coordinate for functional writing and physical activity |
| VISUAL PERCEPTION |
The ability to interpret the surrounding environment by processing visual information |
| SENSORY |
The way the nervous system receives messages from the senses and responds |
| HOMEWORK TIPS |
Ideas for success with homework |
| SLEEP |
Strategies to assist in helping children fall and stay asleep |
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