Last year I made a commitment to get super organized and it took some time in the beginning, but now it’s easy and let me tell you it makes my heart so happy! Whether you are organizing a therapy room, your car or a closet, these are therapist organization must-haves that you won’t regret! ​Therapist […] The post Therapist Organizational Tools Must-Haves appeared first on Pink Oatmeal ..read more

February is Black History Month! To celebrate this, I’ve put together several gross motor and fine motor ideas that you can use throughout the month to celebrate contributions of Black Americans to the United States. While there are many Black Americans that have had large contributions to society, this post is going to go through […] The post Black History Month Fine Motor Activities appeared first on Pink Oatmeal ..read more

Groundhog Day happens on February 2nd each year. Being a Minnesota resident, I can safely assume, that we will, most definitely have winter for 6 more weeks each year. That being said, it’s still a fun day to celebrate. Today we are going to talk about Groundhog Day motor skills including, Gross Motor Activities, Groundhog […] The post Groundhog Day Motor Skills Activities appeared first on Pink Oatmeal ..read more

It’s the holiday season and celebrating holidays around the world is a fantastic way to work on motor skills. In this blog post we are going to give you ideas for holiday gross motor activities and holiday fine motor activities! You will have fantastic ways to celebrate Christmas around the world and holidays around the … Holidays Around The World Gross Motor and Fine Motor Activities Read More » The post Holidays Around The World Gross Motor and Fine Motor Activities appeared first on Pink Oatmeal ..read more

Tips and tricks for planning your physical therapy or occupational therapy sessions for kids. The post Planning a Therapy Session appeared first on Pink Oatmeal ..read more

School-based occupational and physical therapists have been dipping their toes into all of the value that technology can bring to working more efficiently. With large caseloads, and often times multiple buildings, therapists understand how important efficiency is! One solution to improving efficiency is the establishment of digital online folders and files. Moving folders and files … Creating Digital Folders for the School-Based Therapist Read More » The post Creating Digital Folders for the School-Based Therapist appeared first on Pink Oatmeal ..read more

School-based therapists (occupational, physical, speech and beyond) play a crucial roll in the IEP team. With their responsibilities encompassing a wide range of assessments, interventions, and progress monitoring, efficient data tracking becomes an important task. Fortunately,  digital tools has revolutionized the way that school-based therapists can collect and analyze data, making it easier than ever … Data Tracking For School-Based Therapists Read More » The post Data Tracking For School-Based Therapists appeared first on Pink Oatmeal ..read more

As a school-based physical therapist or occupational therapist, you are responsible for protecting students’ privacy and confidentiality when it comes to their education records and health information. Two federal laws that need to be looked into are FERPA and HIPAA.  FERPA or HIPAA as a School-Based Therapist As a school-based therapist, it can feel like … Navigating FERPA and HIPAA for School-Based Physical and Occupational Therapists Read More » The post Navigating FERPA and HIPAA for School-Based Physical and Occupational Therapists appeared first on Pink Oatmeal ..read more

  What is the difference between the educational vs. medical physical therapy? This question is common and in this blog post we are going to try to break it down for you! All therapists whether they are working in the educational or medical model work to adhere to licensure laws and professional standards. They all … Educational vs. Medical Physical Therapy Read More » The post Educational vs. Medical Physical Therapy appeared first on Pink Oatmeal ..read more

Scooter boards are a great tool for promoting gross motor skills and encouraging physical activity in children. They can be used in a variety of ways, and here are a few fun scooter board activities to get you started. Scooter Board Activities Scooter Board Positions To make these ideas even better, there are several positions … Scooter Board Activities Read More » The post Scooter Board Activities appeared first on Pink Oatmeal ..read more