EFFECTIVE SCHOOL OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
ARE WE A GOOD FIT?
Welcome to Effective School-Based Occupational Therapy (ESOT)
Using evidence-based quality indicators for school-based practices, we work with occupational therapy professionals, school teams and families, and school systems to maximize student participation and learning outcomes. We're passionate about providing clear resources, guidance, consistent preparation, mentorship, and training opportunities that focus on practice requirements in educational settings.
There's a number of ways we do this and we hope you'll fall down the rabbit hole with us, as we help guide you on your journey.
WHO DO WE WORK WITH?
We work with occupational therapists, administrators, and other stakeholders through resources, webinars, consultations, and workshops to support best practices and knowledge translation.
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?
ESOT INDICATORS
Quality Indicators for School-Based Practice
The quality indicators include performance domains and key concepts. See the downloadable quality indicators document for more specifics.
WHO ARE WE?
Dr. Yvonne Swinth
PhD & Professor of Occupational Therapist
University of Puget Sound - Tacoma, Washington
With more than 30 years experience working in pediatrics and primarily school-based settings, Dr. Swinth is a leader in providing evidence-based services with an emphasis on addressing the needs of children with complex disabilities, developmental trauma and sensory processing challenges. She has provided therapy services for children from birth to 21 years of age, and been involved in the development of several different programs and grants that address service delivery issues within naturally occurring routines and environments. .She also is the founding editor of the Journal of Occupational Therapy: Schools and Early Intervention. To say the least, she is highly qualified and her passion to lead and support educators is immeasurable. Learn how she and Dr. Patricia "Patty" Laverdure can help you and your team.
Dr. Patricia Laverdure
OT & Chair School of Rehabilitation Sciences
Old Dominion University - Norfolk, Virginia
Dr. Laverdure serves as chair of the School of Rehabilitation Sciences and Program Director of the Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Ellmer College of Health Sciences, Old Dominion University. Through collaborative leadership and strategic planning, she is committed to supporting students' success in an inclusive and collaborative learning environment. She has worked with children, youth, and their families across the care continuum from neonatal intensive care, inpatient & outpatient services, and early intervention and school services. Learn how she and Dr. Yvonne Swinth can help you and your team.
