Integrate Teletherapy as Part of an Overall School Plan

School administrators are ready to integrate teletherapy as part of an overall plan to provide comprehensive special education and mental health services Due to the pandemic, educators, school districts, students, and parents across the country were catapulted into remote learning. They learned on the fly, adjusted, and re-adjusted. This thrust into remote learning also revealed technologyContinue reading “Integrate Teletherapy as Part of an Overall School Plan”

Back to School Icebreaker Activities for Distance Learners

Students have been stuck at home a long time. This isolation has impacted their social and emotional learning (SEL) because of the lack of daily interactions with their classmates and friends. Back-to-school still means distance learning for some, so Megan Magee, one of E-Therapy’s account managers and experienced teletherapists shares icebreaker activities to help therapists and teachersContinue reading “Back to School Icebreaker Activities for Distance Learners”

Bitmoji Classrooms For Therapists, Say What?

Back-to-school season has arrived! And this year, Bitmoji classrooms are all the rage! As many students are participating in virtual (or distance) learning, the use of technology has been more front and center than ever before. But, there’s no need to get overwhelmed—sometimes the use of tech can be exciting and an ideal creative outletContinue reading “Bitmoji Classrooms For Therapists, Say What?”

The Essential Guide To What Teletherapy Is And Who Uses It

What is teletherapy? Teletherapy was already growing in popularity over the last decade, and then the pandemic forced schools to shut down their buildings and move to online learning. Over night, teletherapy became the only option for special educators, even for those skeptical of its efficacy. But even after a year of online learning, someContinue reading “The Essential Guide To What Teletherapy Is And Who Uses It”

Online Speech Therapy Activities For A Strong Start In 2021

Certainly, this school year has had some challenging moments, and there is no doubt that there are more to come. However, it is in everyone’s best interest to look ahead at the learning moments we can create, in order to help our students succeed – whether in person or learning online. With that in mind,Continue reading “Online Speech Therapy Activities For A Strong Start In 2021”

Three Worth-It Online Courses For Occupational Therapists.

Summer is a great time to catch up on professional development. Three of E-Therapy’s Occupational Therapists share online courses they are taking this summer that teach them up-to-date research and strategies they can use with their kids next school year.  Primary motor reflex patterns Jasmine JJ Erazmus OTR/L is currently doing the Musgatova Reflex Integration (MNRI) foundational onlineContinue reading “Three Worth-It Online Courses For Occupational Therapists.”

5 Tips For Practicing Presence

In our Voices series, this month, in honor of Take Your Dog To Work Day (June 26th), we have a special blog submission from author and leader, Katy McQuaid. She brings us tips on practicing presence with an assist from your best friend, your dog. How would your world change if you allowed yourself toContinue reading “5 Tips For Practicing Presence”

4 Ways to Get Professional Development as a Teletherapist

As a professional in the field of education, it is important to keep up with your professional continuing education hours (CEUs) for your license and certification, as well as for staying up-to-date on resources, materials, and evidence-based practices to use in your classroom or sessions. Professional development as a teletherapist is just as important whenContinue reading “4 Ways to Get Professional Development as a Teletherapist”

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