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the OT is IN

著者： Sarah Collins
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The OT is IN podcast merges the worlds of education and occupational therapy to empower families like yours. Sarah Collins, your host, an occupational therapist and homeschooling parent of 3 ranging in age from elementary to high school. Sarah Collins has experienced occupational therapy by supporting families for over 15 years but also through seeking out support for her own children- so, she's right there in the trenches with you. Though there is not one right way to educate your child, there is a lot to consider when individualizing an education. The goal of this podcast is to explain some of the "why" behind what an occupational therapist is thinking so you can artfully apply it to your own family especially with executive functioning, handwriting, and sensory processing. Each episode will be packed with practical tips, expert interviews, and real-life stories aimed at helping you create a supportive learning environment for your child.2024
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  • When Capable Kids Can't Get Started: ADHD Task Initiation with Lori Flynn

    When Capable Kids Can't Get Started: ADHD Task Initiation with Lori Flynn
    2026/10/01
    Your child knows how to do the work. They understand the assignment. They may even tell you, "I know!" So why can't they get started? In this episode of The OT is IN, I'm joined by occupational therapist Lori Flynn, founder of OT4ADHD, to talk about ADHD task initiation and the gap that can happen between knowing what to do and actually doing it. Lori introduces the NICE framework: Novelty, Interest, Challenge, and Extreme Urgency. We talk about practical ways parents can use these ideas to help children get started without lowering expectations. From adding a little novelty to a familiar routine, to connecting learning with a child's interests, to creating small but meaningful deadlines, this conversation is full of ideas you can try in your homeschool. We also talk about why a strategy that works today may not work forever, how too many choices can create another executive functioning demand, and why helping children discover what works for their brains is an important step toward self-advocacy. In this episode, you'll hear about: Why knowing what to do doesn't always mean a child can get started Task initiation and executive functioning in ADHD Lori's NICE framework: Novelty, Interest, Challenge, and Extreme Urgency How to add novelty without losing the predictability of your homeschool routine Ways to connect schoolwork with your child's interests Using a just-right challenge to encourage initiation Why urgency can help and how to create small, critical deadlines without relying on last-minute stress Breaking large tasks into smaller, actionable steps Why some strategies lose their effectiveness over time Helping children recognize and communicate the supports that work for them Try the NICE Framework at Home I've created a free companion guide to help you take what you hear in this episode and apply it to your own homeschool. Use the Moving From Knowing to Doing: NICE Guide to identify a dreaded task and brainstorm ways to add novelty, interest, challenge, or urgency. Download the NICE Guide: Moving from Knowing to Doing- NICE Guide Thank You to Our Sponsor, CTCMath Thank you to CTCMath for sponsoring this episode of The OT is IN. When we're thinking about task initiation, it helps to look not only at the child, but also at how the work is presented. A long or complicated assignment can add another barrier when a child is already having trouble getting started. That's one reason CTCMath has worked well in our homeschool. The lessons are short and clearly organized, so my child can see what needs to be done without facing an entire page of problems at once. That doesn't make task initiation challenges disappear, but it can help make the first step feel more manageable. Sometimes we don't need to lower the expectation. We need to think differently about the support. Try CTCMath free HomeschoolOT 40% off CTCMath discount Connect With Lori Flynn Lori Flynn is a practicing school-based occupational therapist with over 25 years of experience and the founder of OT4ADHD, a platform dedicated to supporting students with ADHD through professional development and actionable resources. She specializes in helping misunderstood learners succeed by shifting the focus from "trying harder" to trying differently, Her knowledge and passion surrounding ADHD is shaped by extensive ongoing continuing education and lived experience.Learn more about Lori and find her ADHD resources at OT4ADHD: Lori's WebsiteConnect with Lori On FacebookConnect With Lori On Instagram Continue Learning With HomeschoolOT Join The OT Insiders Membership Inside OT is INsiders, we take ideas from the podcast and talk about how they apply to real homeschool days, with practical applications and live Q&A. Why Should I Seek Occupational Therapy?Connect with Sarah Collins on IGThe Homeschool OT Teachers Pay TeachersWhat Are Executive Funtioning Skills?Field Trips Can Build Executive FunctioningEpisode 2: Decoding Behavior in homeschooling- sensory overwhelm, emotional control, perseveranceEpisode 43: Collaborative Problem-Solving in Education and ParentingEpisode 60: Tackling Childhood Anxiety: How Occupational Therapy Can HelpEpisode 66: The Power Of Declarative LanguageEpisode 71: Raising Resilient Learners
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    40 分
  • Why Cursive Is Making a Comeback (And What It Means for Your Child)

    Why Cursive Is Making a Comeback (And What It Means for Your Child)
    2026/09/24
    Is cursive handwriting still important for kids? And when choosing between cursive, print, and typing, does it really matter how our children put their thoughts on the page? In this episode of The OT is IN, Sarah Collins, MSOT, OTR/L, talks with homeschool mom, educator, and Grooved Learning founder Jenna Coleman about why cursive is making a comeback and what handwriting can contribute to learning, memory, and confidence. Together, Sarah and Jenna explore the differences between cursive, print, and typing, what research tells us about handwriting and learning, and why handwriting is about much more than neat penmanship. They also discuss explicit handwriting instruction, multisensory handwriting practice, and how tactile experiences can help children build skills without turning handwriting into busywork. For homeschool families whose children struggle with writing, Sarah also shares why handwriting practice and written expression sometimes need to be separated. Narration, dictation, and speech to text can give children ways to communicate what they know while they continue developing handwriting as its own skill. In this episode: Why cursive handwriting is making a comebackWhat research tells us about handwriting and the brainCursive, print, and typing as different tools for learningWhy handwriting requires explicit instruction and practiceHow multisensory handwriting activities can support learningWhy meaningful practice matters more than busyworkWhen to separate handwriting from written expressionHow narration and technology can support children who struggle with writing Thank you to our title sponsor, Lovevery. Lovevery's Reading Skill Set brings hands on learning into early reading through phonics based games, books, and activities designed to build reading skills through play. Homeschool families can use the Reading Skill Set alongside their existing reading curriculum. You can get 10% off the Reading Skillset using the code HomeschoolOT10. Check it out here. Links and Resources From Today's Show From HomeschoolOT Join the OT is IN Insiders A Path to Thoughtful Learning: A Guide to NarrationUnderstanding the Handwriting Journey: Tools and Techniques for HomeschoolersBalancing Tech and Handwriting: Supporting Your Child's GrowthConnect with HomeschoolOT on Instagram Connect With Jenna Coleman Explore Grooved Learning and save 15% with code OTisin15Connect with Jenna on Instagram Handwriting Research and Resources Handwriting Leads to Widespread Brain Activity Handwriting Rewires Your BrainThe Science of CursiveLearningRx Today's Sponsor Thank you to Lovevery for sponsoring this episode of The OT is IN. Explore Lovevery and save 10% on the Reading Skill Set with code HomeschoolOT10. Connect With Our Guest, Jenna Coleman Jenna Coleman is a former classroom educator, homeschool mom of three, and the founder of Grooved Learning. Although she holds a Master's in Education, Jenna says homeschooling her own children has taught her some of her most valuable lessons about how children learn. Jenna originally started her business as Graceful By Design before expanding the educational side into Grooved Learning. She creates short, intentional resources that combine tactile learning with meaningful practice across subjects. Her goal is to help children build skills while also developing a genuine love of learning. Explore Grooved Learning and save 15% with code OTisin15. Connect with Jenna on Instagram
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    33 分
  • Spotting Hidden Roadblocks to Learning: what handwriting can tell us

    Spotting Hidden Roadblocks to Learning: what handwriting can tell us
    2026/09/10
    If your child has practiced handwriting but it still seems harder than expected, it may be time to look beyond what is happening on the page. In this episode of The OT is IN, Sarah is joined by fellow occupational therapist, homeschool mom, and OT is INsiders cohost Tiffany Parsons. Together, they explore handwriting from an OT perspective, looking at the many motor and cognitive skills that work together when a child writes. Sarah and Tiffany talk about what parents can observe during handwriting, including posture, pencil control, effort, coordination, and body positioning. They also discuss why it can be helpful to look for patterns beyond writing. How does your child manage utensils, fasteners, stairs, playground equipment, or activities that require both sides of the body to work together? The goal isn't to turn homeschool parents into occupational therapists. It's to help you become a curious observer of your child, recognize patterns across everyday activities, and know when bringing another professional onto your team might be helpful. In This Episode You'll Hear About • Why handwriting requires both motor and cognitive skills • Why the skills involved in handwriting don't always develop at the same rate • What Sarah and Tiffany observe when a child is having difficulty with handwriting • How posture, balance, bilateral coordination, visual skills, and movement patterns can affect participation • Why it's helpful to notice patterns across handwriting, self care, play, and other daily activities • Everyday activities that can give parents clues about coordination and motor skills • Simple ways to incorporate whole body movement into your homeschool day • When it may be helpful to seek support from an occupational therapist • Why building a team doesn't take away from your role as the expert on your child Links and Resources From Today's Show Resources from HomeschoolOT Join The OT Insiders MembershipGet The Primitive Reflexes Resource GuideHow To Think About Handwriting GuideMaking Sense Of The Handwriting Puzzle Course Connect with Our Guest and Sponsor Check Out Our Title Sponsor CTC Math for 50% offCTC Math Free TrialTiffany Parsons on Facebook Related episodes of the OT is IN Episode 8: Beyond the Pencil: Exploring Vision's Impact on Homeschool Handwriting SuccessEpisode 21: Exploring Primitive Reflexes: From Birth to IntegrationEpisode 22: Supporting Children Through Play-Based Reflex IntegrationEpisode 23: Blending Sensory Integration and Fitness for Better HandwritingEpisode 24: Understanding the Handwriting Journey: Tools and Techniques for HomeschoolersEpisode 38: Practical Learning Tools from a Homeschool Graduate: Sensory Kits for Homeschool SuccessEpisode 55: Understanding Dysgraphia: Tools and Strategies for HomeschoolersEpisode 56: Unlocking Writing Confidence in Children: The Role of Personal ExpressionEpisode 77: Turning Letters Into Play: How Doodling Builds Handwriting Skills with Sarah MuldoonEpisode 78: How Movement Influences Learning: OT Insights for Parents Thank you to our title sponsor for this episode, CTC Math. You can check out their FREE trial here. Connect With Our Guest, Tiffany Parsons Tiffany is a pastors wife, bonus mom, twin mom, homeschool mom and pediatric occupational therapist. She is a 2014 graduate from West Virginia University. She is passionate about educating others on what occupational therapy is and how it can benefit the lives of not only children but the family as a whole.
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    32 分
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