What is Point of Care Documentation? Or as it is also called Point of Service Documentation? Is point of care documentation possible in pediatric occupational therapy sessions? As in almost all answers in pediatric occupational therapy, the answer is: It Depends. Let’s dive in deeper. I have worked in a pediatric facility that required point-of-care…
Understanding the Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR)The Symmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (STNR) and Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR) are two reflexes that are critical for a child’s learning and motor development. These two reflexes are the reflexes I assess most for integration and retainment as a pediatric occupational therapist. Primitive reflexes are present at birth and integrated…
A big mistake I see many pediatric occupational therapists who work with children make is taking a lot of time developing a home program (HEP) with a lot of activities. And I get it. Everyone tells you that people love choices! It’s easy to fall into that trap. Does every OT who provides their families home…
Most OTs think that occupational therapy documentation daily notes need to be LONG to be COMPLETE but that might be the biggest myth in healthcare. I understand why. We learned in school you must document everything you did during a session in your daily notes. And many times pediatric occupational therapists do A LOT during each session. Especially when…