Handwriting challenges in children can stem from a variety of causes—fine motor skill delays, hand-eye coordination differences, or even emotional resistance to writing tasks. These hurdles can make writing feel frustrating or overwhelming for kids. That’s where creativity meets therapy. 🧠 Meet Kelsie Olds, the “Occuplaytional Therapist” Kelsie Olds turns handwriting therapy into imaginative play…. Read more »
Posts Categorized: school-based practice
Calling All School-Based Therapists: Scholarship Opportunity Below!
Do you know of someone who deserves recognition? A rising star new to the schools or a seasoned standout in school-based therapy? We want to hear about their hard work and innovative ideas! We will be honoring two therapists and awarding both with a scholarship of free tuition to this years’ 26th Annual Therapies in the… Read more »
$100 Off Early Bird Pricing for ERI’s Therapies in the School Conference!
📅 Join Us for this Virtual School-based Conference: November 20 and 21, 2025 At ERI, we’re committed to helping school-based therapists like you feel inspired, empowered, and equipped with tools you can use right away to improve learning outcomes for your students. That’s why every year, our virtual Therapies in the School Conference brings together the most passionate and knowledgeable… Read more »
NEW! Therapies in the School 25th Annual Conference – ON-DEMAND 11
We are so excited to announce the release of brand NEW, school-based practice specific content to help you navigate the issues you’re encountering with your students every day: Therapies in the School 25th Annual Conference 2024 – ON-DEMAND 11. Therapies in the School 25th Annual Conference 2024 – ON-DEMAND 11 is a collection of 10 sessions recorded at our annual… Read more »
NEW COURSE! Babies and Beyond: Facilitating Function with Strategies that Grow
New Course for Pediatric Therapists! Therapeutic handling and facilitation doesn’t stop with babies, and it doesn’t stay static through childhood, either. Through the framework of the NDTA Contemporary Practice Model, attendees will embrace the dynamic progression of motor development for children with neuromuscular conditions. Join ERI’s dynamic speaker and NDT expert faculty member, Colleen Carey,… Read more »