OT Screener K-2 Handwriting Self Care Executive Functioning Sensory Kindergarten

This is the ULTIMATE screener for school based OT services, screening and evaluations / assessments for kindergarten through 2nd grade. This goes beyond handwriting/visual motor and screens: handwriting, scissor skills, tool use, visual motor / visual perceptual, executive function / organization, sensory / regulation, positioning / motor participation, functional school routines / self care. This screener includes accommodations / supports trialed for each area.

What’s included:

The first part of this screener is CLASSROOM observation forms for ALL areas (pages 7-26).

The second part of this screener is IN-DEPTH checklist and screeners that include skill sheets to screen / assess all of the areas. This can be used in 1:1 therapy testing and assessment (pages 27-102). All in-depth screeners include student tasks, checklist for observation, accommodations to trial and next steps!

In-depth section:

•Handwriting   pages 28 – 37

•Scissor skills   pages 38 – 43

•Tool use   pages 44 – 49

•Visual motor/visual perceptual   pages 50 – 64

•Executive function/organization  pages 65 – 75

•Sensory/regulation   pages 76 – 83

•Positioning / motor participation pages 84 – 90

•Functional school routines / self care

pages 91 – 98

•Summary   pages 99 – 102

This product is PERFECT for screening for RTI / MTSS / problem solving and for objective information during evaluations and annual reviews. This can be used by occupational therapists or special education teachers looking to gather information.

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This is intended to be an INFORMAL TOOL to help guide an informal interview for school personnel to help determine if a child has sensory processing difficulties. This can also be an educational tool to help explain to staff WHY they believe a behavior is occurring. This should be used along with your clinical judgement, and standardized measures. This DOES NOT: diagnose or classify. This can only be done by trained professionals using a variety of different evaluation methods. This cannot be used for every student or every situation This is NOT intended to replace medical advice, or to treat or diagnose. This should only be used appropriately within your practice law and services. If you are unsure, stop activity immediately and do not recommend anything.

Reminder, this is ONLY 1 license for the person who purchased this. Please buy additional licenses for more than one user

This is perfect to help guide discussions with teachers, staff and other personnel who work with students.

This is perfect for general education students but also students with Autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, ADD, sensory processing disorder, and other special needs. This can be used with general education, RTI, MTSS, special education, school psychologist, school counselor, occupational therapy OT, speech language pathology SLP, and social work SW.

I am a school occupational therapist who has a doctorate in occupational therapy. I work closely with special education and general education staff adapting material. This is where I get my inspiration for this material. I have used my materials with a variety of children with different disabilities including learning disabilities, dyslexia, autism, sensory processing disorder, ADD, ADHD, visual impairments, deaf/hard of hearing, cerebral palsy, down syndrome and more.

DISCLAIMER: By using this, you agree that this activity is not intended to replace the advice of a physician or occupational therapist. Information provided should not be used for diagnostic or training purposes. Please speak with your physician or OT if you have questions. Stop any activity if you are unsure about a child’s reaction or ability. You should discontinue anything if you do not know your child’s reaction or ability.