What do you do? Occupational Therapist

Spokane Public Schools Occupational Therapists like Sheri Burrill help students develop attention, sensory processing, fine motor skills and other abilities that allow them to thrive in an educational setting.
This video is part of our series highlighting the vast array of careers within SPS. Learn more at www.spokaneschools.org/employment.

[@katieelliott6953]

Wow! I admire you!!

[@shyamalaskitchen6061]

Wow!! Great work

[@Ch1ld_E3ater]

I have a question, are most OTs nice? I’m going into grade 6 this year and I’m going to have my first OT and I am extremely stressed.

[@nataliesmith235]

Great video! My son that is 4 years old knows how to write his abc but he still holds the pencil with his fist. I’m trying to show him how to use 3 fingers but he always ends up going back to fist... I think It’s time I take him to an OT.. Would love to hear any suggestions or advice on how I can help him in the meantime thanks

[@MORENADOLL]

Natalie Smith I think as long as he is writing and you understand what he’s writing it’s all that matters My son son is left handed that’s a whole different struggle

[@sarawananchandran5363]

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[@SolomonsWisdom]

Can an Occupational Therapy Assistant work in a school setting as well?

[@sleepyashu]

Yes you can!

[@dungtruong5305]

Hay quá

[@hopefrana6383]

Hi! My name is Hope and I am really considering pursuing a career in Occupational Therapy with special needs kids and I am really interested in the school setting. Do you have your own classroom? Do you get paid through the school or a private practice? How many students do you typically have a day?

[@KD-xb5np]

Some schools have OTs pull kids out of classrooms for their own sessions, but there's been a push for "inclusive" therapy where the therapist helps out in the classroom. OTs in school districts (at least in my state) work at multiple schools and have a large caseload, and they coach teachers to implement strategies in the classroom (such as environmental modifications or assistive devices). There's not as much one-on-one interaction with kids as there is in outpatient or home health. You're paid with public funds.

[@sompakhan9553]

Wow