Understanding the Why in School-Based OT From a Parent's Perspective

About this episode

Nicole Dahl shares her journey as a parent navigating occupational therapy services for her son on the autism spectrum, highlighting the need for clear communication and understanding in therapy.

Join us in this episode where Nicole Dahl shares her powerful journey as a parent navigating occupational therapy services for her son on the autism spectrum. She opens up about the challenges of understanding the "why" behind therapy activities and the frustration of disconnected communication between providers, teachers, and home. Through Nicole's story, school-based OT practitioners gain invaluable insight into what parents truly need: clear explanations in plain language, collaborative co...

People in this episode

Host: Jayson Davies

Guest: Nicole Dahl

Topics covered

• occupational therapy
• autism spectrum
• parent perspective
• communication
• school-based OT

Keywords

• occupational therapy
• autism
• parenting
• communication
• school-based therapy

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