Oklahoma School-Based Therapist Network

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📚 As many families in Johnson County are getting ready to head back to school, here's a reminder that kids often need time to adjust.

The first few weeks of school can bring big emotions, new routines, separation anxiety, and lots of testing boundaries. Those behaviors don't make a child "bad." They make them human.

Children are learning how to manage emotions, navigate change, and build new routines. A little extra patience, consistency, and encouragement can go a long way.

What's one thing you do to help make the transition back to school a little easier?

We are back at the OSDE Special Education Conference for day 2.

The first school therapist to stop by our OSBTN table and introduce yourself will receive a prize (mailed to you). We can't wait to meet you!

Just SOME of the common qualities of a therapy professional!

Starting off the new school year with encouragement, hope, & inspiration!

If you are at the OSDE Special Education Conference, come see us! We are located in the exhibit hall on the first floor. We would love to connect with you!

As we think about heading back to school next month, this is a helpful and handy tool to use for our trainings! Thank you, Oklahoma ABLE Tech!

Oklahoma ABLE Tech is excited to introduce Accessibility Quick Reference Guides, a series of resources created to make accessibility feel simple and approachable. Small changes add up, and these guides help you make small changes with confidence.

The first in the series is the PDF Accessibility Quick Reference Guide. This guide provides actionable steps to make even the toughest PDFs more accessible and usable for everyone. View the PDF Accessibility Quick Reference Guide at https://bit.ly/4uqQ83t to get started.

Back-to-school season is the perfect time to start the conversation about school-based vs. medical therapy!

If you're looking for an easy way to help families, teachers, and staff understand the difference, we've got you covered. At Pink Oatmeal, we offer several educational handouts, and this is one of our all-time favorites because it explains the basics in a simple, easy-to-understand format.

Want a copy? Comment LINK and I'll send it your way!

Free apps for handwriting and other OT goal areas: https://www.theottoolbox.com/free-apps-for-occupational-therapy/

School therapists.....this upcoming training could be very helpful for families in your district!

🧩 Understanding Related Services in the IEP

Related services play a vital role in helping students with disabilities access and benefit from their education—but what exactly are they, and how are they determined?

Join the Oklahoma Parents Center for this FREE training designed for parents to better understand the related services that may be included in an IEP, including speech therapy, occupational therapy, transportation, and more. Learn how the IEP team determines which services are needed to support your child’s educational success.

📅 Thursday, July 16, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM (CT)
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Target Audience: Parents
🎯 Child Age Focus: Ages 3–21
💻 Register here: https://oklahomaparentscenter-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/OYAEcb1AR2yx0yfSDac1bQ

We look forward to helping you build your knowledge and confidence in the IEP process!