School-based occupational therapy is a rewarding specialty. Those of us who have chosen this career feel grateful we can help others every day of our working lives!
Yet, occupational therapy has challenges - we must be experts in child development, understand sensory integration theory and practice, know out scope of practice, and determine when a student would likely benefit from OT.
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Another challenge is that times are changing as we shift from ableist approaches and seek to embrace neurodiversity-affirming practice for autistic and neurodivergent students.
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Why Seek Professional OT Coaching?
If you are an occupational therapist who relates to these challenges, consider working with me to build your confidence, knowledge, intervention planning, strengths-based evaluation, goal writing, and advocacy skills!
Who should consider my coaching program?
* Experienced OTs who hope to understand and incorporate neurodiversity-affirming approaches in practice
* New grads who want to serve their clients with respectful and neuroscience-based, scientific approaches
* OTs new to pediatrics who want to serve students well, yet are not sure of how to make this transition
My name is Dr. Lisa Marnell. I am on the faculty of Boston University. I present internationally on topics of autism, anxiety, and emotional regulation in children. I studied executive function in autism when I completed my doctoral work at Boston University. I have the lived experience of being autistic myself. Also, I have advanced study in special education law through Wrightslaw training.
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How Does Coaching Work?
General Overview:
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OT professional coaching is provided virtually
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Sessions include a combination of discussion, brainstorming, explicit teaching, and planning
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Options for weekly, biweekly, or monthly sessions
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Session duration is 45 minutes long
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Commitment is month by month
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Fees are available and listed below
Typical Session Breakdown:
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Check-in on last session's goals (10 min)
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Identify recent strengths & successes (10 min)
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Discuss recent challenge areas (10 min)
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Collaborate and brainstorm (15 minutes)
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Determine 1 to 3 personal goals (5 min)
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Determine 1 to 3 professional goals (10 min)
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​Texting/phone access available (48-hour response)
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Following each session, Dr. Marnell will e-mail an
"OT Coaching Session Summary" listing main discussion points, goals, and proposed action plans.
What Options Are Available?
Single Virtual Coaching Session
$60 per session
(45 min)
Pack of Four Sessions
$195 total
(45 min x 4 sessions)
To reach out to Dr. Lisa Marnell
call 617-694-6902
or
Send Lisa a message below:
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