pisode: OT Beyond the Handwriting Special Ed IEPs, 504s & Conversations with DCSEAC

Guest: Patty Kreinbrink, Occupational Therapist Lead, Douglas County School District

Episode Summary: Host Meredith sits down with Patty Kreinbrink, the OT Lead for Douglas County Schools, to pull back the curtain on what school-based occupational therapy really is — and isn't. From sensory processing and core strength to the difference between school OT and private clinic OT, this episode is packed with insights for parents navigating IEPs and 504 plans.

Topics Covered:

• What OT actually does in schools beyond handwriting
• How core strength connects to writing skills
• Sensory processing vs. misbehavior — how OTs tell the difference
• Pr ...