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The OT Month Challenge: 30 Days of Reflection, Real Talk, and OT Fun!
April is OT Month, and if you’re anything like me, you want to celebrate it in a way that feels meaningful , not performative or exhausting. So instead of another “post every day or else” situation, I created something gentler and more human: The OT Month Challenge. This challenge is designed to be: Reflective, not overwhelming Honest, not overly polished Useful for real therapists doing real work You can complete it quietly for yourself, share bits online, use it as journa
Olivia Menser
Feb 112 min read


Supporting Visual Perception in School-Based OT: Handwriting, Letter Recognition & Classroom Success
Visual perception is one of those foundational skill areas we feel the impact of in school-based OT every single day, even if students can’t quite put words to what’s challenging them. When a child struggles with copying from the board, identifying letters, forming legible handwriting, or keeping their place on a worksheet, visual perceptual skills are often at the center of the puzzle. Let’s break down the visual perceptual components most connected to handwriting and lette
Olivia Menser
Nov 17, 20253 min read


New Year, New Goals: A Mid-Year Reset for School-Based Therapists
The new year (or even just the mid-year point) is the perfect time for a reset. As school-based therapists, we juggle so much: student progress, meetings, paperwork, and collaboration with teachers and parents. It’s easy for our goals and routines to get lost in the chaos, especially as we count down the days until the holidays. Taking a moment to pause, reflect, and reset can help you finish the year strong and create sustainable systems for both your students and yourself.
Olivia Menser
Oct 28, 20253 min read


Beyond the Therapy Room: Building Bridges Through Advocacy & Collaboration
When we think about school-based occupational therapy, our minds often jump to direct services: helping a student with handwriting,...
Olivia Menser
Sep 26, 20253 min read


How Weekly Themes Can Transform Your OT Session Planning (& Save Your Sanity)
Be honest... How many times have you sat down at the end of a long day, stared at your planner, and thought: “What in the world am I...
Olivia Menser
Sep 22, 20252 min read


The Ultimate School-Based OT Roadmap: From Start to Finish
As school-based OTs, we wear a lot of hats... detective, problem-solver, collaborator, and sometimes paperwork wizard. Our work isn’t...
Olivia Menser
Aug 3, 20256 min read


Back-to-School Survival Guide for School-Based OTs
The back to school season can feel like a war-zone, can't it? We've all been there, attempting to organize our space while rounding up...
Olivia Menser
Jun 10, 20254 min read
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