When it became apparent to the Office of Student Support Services in Sumter School District that the traditional school model would likely not be in place this year, they drafted a “must have” list to guide their search for a teletherapy solution for special education. Angela McLeod, the lead Speech Language Pathologist for the county, wantedContinue reading “Teletherapy Is A Lifeline For Special Education Students”
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Attention Boosting Deep Pressure Touch Sensory Activities
In this E-Therapy Voices blog post, Occupational Therapist Jasmine JJ Erazmus explains the benefits of using Deep Pressure Touch Sensory Activities to help children calm down and relax. How to Use Deep Pressure Touch Sensory Activities to Boost Attention During Virtual School by Jasmine JJ Erazmus OTR/L This week one of my students started our virtual Occupational Therapy (OT)Continue reading “Attention Boosting Deep Pressure Touch Sensory Activities”
E-Therapy Brings Their Expertise to Online Therapy
Diana Parafiniuk, founder of E-Therapy, is very busy these days. In pre-pandemic times, E-Therapy already provided innovative online therapy services, like speech-language pathology, to PreK-12 school students. E-Therapists were found in all types of situations; under-served areas, online education programs, charter schools, public schools, blended schools, and traditional brick-and-mortar schools. But since the wave of schoolContinue reading “E-Therapy Brings Their Expertise to Online Therapy”
How Teletherapy Benefits Students and Schools
Teletherapy can be a wonderful way to connect to new faces and places as a therapist, and for schools it can help you provide all of your students the services they need. Benefits of teletherapy for Students Smaller groups sizes or individual sessions For any students, working in a small group or individually for therapyContinue reading “How Teletherapy Benefits Students and Schools”
Tips for Conducting OT/PT Services in a Remote Setting
Providing innovative, motivating, and effective occupational and physical therapy sessions for school based students is very possible in a remote setting. Along with the typical equipment needed for teletherapy sessions, using a second webcam and/or document camera can be very helpful. The second camera allows the therapist to demonstrate and model movement skills. Further, creatingContinue reading “Tips for Conducting OT/PT Services in a Remote Setting”
What to Know About Wellness?
Simply put, Wellness is the practice of engaging in healthy habits on a daily basis. It’s not just about activities, it’s about a lifestyle. It is subjective; wellness can look a bit different for different people. Trial and error to determine what works for you is important. The following are key areas of one’s lifestyleContinue reading “What to Know About Wellness?”
Anxiety Awareness for Administrators and Teachers
Among many changing climates among schools and administrators, it’s important to recognize when you need to take a break. Because the signs and symptoms of anxiety can vary greatly, we want to give you a go-to mental checklist to be able to work through when feelings come up while doing the important job that youContinue reading “Anxiety Awareness for Administrators and Teachers”
October Activity Round Up
Welcome fall! The leaves are beginning to change colors and the temperatures are cooling off, but here at E-Therapy, we’re just warming up with our newest fall FREEBIE material releases. October Calendar of Activities Our monthly national day calendars always come filled with links to activities for each and every day of the month andContinue reading “October Activity Round Up”
Our Founder, Featured on Principal Center Radio
Our founder, Diana Parafiniuk, shares her story on Principal Center Radio. She had a wonderful time getting to know others in the industry, and talking about all the great things E-Therapy does- from direct services to mental health programs. Having started this company 12+ years ago, Diana set out to find a solution and be able toContinue reading “Our Founder, Featured on Principal Center Radio”
Bringing Social Emotional Learning to Your Classroom
What is SEL? Social Emotional Learning (SEL) has been in the educational spotlight for the last few years. The benefits of SEL for students make it more than just an educational trend. However, as a teacher, with a jam-packed schedule, you may be wondering how to connect SEL to academic learning. SEL is the process inContinue reading “Bringing Social Emotional Learning to Your Classroom”
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