Posted on: April 12, 2021
New to school-based occupational therapy (OT)?
Are you a new grad and just received a position as an OT/OTA in the schools?
Or perhaps you are curious what school-based OT looks like.
Whatever your interest, this will be your pediatric primer for everything you need to know about occupational therapy in the schools...
Read MorePosted on: September 2, 2020
Together or apart, HealthPRO Pediatrics is united in helping children, providing staffing solutions when you need them the most.
Is your school staff diminishing due to quarantining or high risk staff members? During these uncertain times of back-to-school amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, HealthPRO Pediatrics offers guidance, staffing relief, and expert staffing solutions with customizable support services focused on the educational model.
Read MorePosted on: July 13, 2020
Children can receive therapeutic support for developmental needs through a number of environments such as inpatient/outpatient clinics, the home, and public schools. The location of service for children with therapeutic needs depends on factors such as the child’s age, needs, and funding source. In some cases, a child may receive support from more than one option at the same time. The goal of care may vary depending on the setting.
Let’s discuss these services which are broken down into two primary models: (1) Educational Model (also known as School-Based Services Delivery) and (2) Medical Model. While both models offer beneficial support for children and their family, understanding the differences between the two models can help service providers offer the most effective services within their current environment.
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