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08/29/2025

Thinking about private practice but don’t feel “ready”?

Here’s the truth: you already have the skills—you just don’t realize it yet.

As an OT, you:
✔ Solve problems every single day
✔ Build trust and strong relationships
✔ Manage complex schedules and documentation
✔ Advocate and educate clients on their value
✔ Care deeply—and that passion is what sustains businesses

These are the same skills that make private practice possible.

At OTConnected, we’ve built a knowledge base full of real OT success stories, practical tools, and step-by-step guidance to help you make the leap.

Private practice isn’t out of reach. You already have the skills—you just need the roadmap.

🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/44XxPZc

08/28/2025

Future OTPs—your classes matter, and your fieldwork placements can set you up for success in your career.

Here’s how to make the most of them:
Understand your options – Pediatrics, rehab, mental health, acute care—shadow, ask, and explore.
Know yourself – Fast-paced problem solver? Acute care. Prefer long-term relationships? Outpatient or community.
Diversify experiences – Fieldwork is the safest time to try new things and make mistakes.
Speak up early – Let your coordinators know your goals so they can match you well.

✨ Your OT career starts long before graduation. Connect with mentors, get resources, and start planning your placements inside the OTConnected Knowledge Base & Community.

👉 Join today here https://bit.ly/44Y7Mki and build your future with a community that gets it.

08/22/2025

You launched your OT business—now where are the clients?

The truth: customer growth isn’t magic. It’s a system. Start here:
1️⃣ Define your ideal client
2️⃣ Ask for and organize referrals
3️⃣ Optimize your online presence

Want the full client-finding playbook? It’s live now in the OTConnected Knowledge Base—featuring insights from OTPreneurs who’ve successfully scaled their practices.

📌 Hit the link to read the full guide and start growing your OT business today. https://bit.ly/44Y7Mki

08/22/2025

Imagine finishing your notes before your patient leaves the room. That’s the power of AI in OT documentation.

✅ Auto-generate SOAP notes during sessions
✅ Create SMART goals in seconds
✅ Reduce claim denials with AI-driven coding
✅ Build progress notes + discharge summaries automatically

We rounded up the best OT-approved AI tools for documentation in 2025—and trust me, you’ll want this list on your side.

📌 Hit the link to read the full article now on OTConnected and get back to what matters most—your clients. https://bit.ly/44XxPZc

08/21/2025

Because sometimes the answer you need isn’t in a textbook—it’s in the OT who’s been there before. 💡

From salary negotiation scripts to clinical hacks and business tips, OT Connected is that breakroom full of colleagues who actually get it.

🧠 Ready to join a space built for OTs, by OTs? Hit the link and start collaborating today. https://otconnected.com/

08/15/2025

✏️ Comment “Legiliner” below and we’ll DM you the link to grab yours!

Teaching kids to write neatly doesn’t have to be a struggle—Legiliner makes it easy. One quick stamp and you’ve got perfect writing lines anywhere: on worksheets, loose paper, or even craft projects.

OTs love it for building spacing and line awareness. Teachers love it for giving consistent writing guides. And parents? You’ll love how it turns handwriting practice from frustration into progress.

✅ Works for early writers AND adults re-learning fine motor control after injury or illness.
✅ Fits right in your pencil case or desk drawer.
✅ Makes any paper “writing-ready” in seconds.

Back-to-school just got a little easier—and a lot neater.

📦 Comment “Legiliner” to get the link and see why this OT-approved tool is a classroom and clinic favorite!

08/15/2025

What’s long, loud, and builds better hand strength and attention?
👉 Pop tubes!

These OT-approved fidget toys double as fine motor power tools. They stretch, twist, and click together—offering calming sensory input while improving coordination and planning.

✅ Supports emotional regulation
✅ Boosts bilateral hand use
✅ Encourages cognitive exploration through play

Fidgets with function = our favorite kind of back-to-school gear.
Grab yours now: https://bit.ly/411jl9w

08/14/2025

If holding a pencil, buttoning a shirt, or using scissors feels tricky for your student or child, this Fine Motor Hedgehog can help build the hand strength and coordination they need—while keeping it fun.

Each colorful peg helps kids practice grasping, pinching, and placing—skills that carry over to better handwriting, improved self-care, and more independence in daily life.

✅ Great for preschool fine motor development
✅ Perfect for kids with sensory or coordination challenges
✅ Loved by OTs for at-home or classroom use

It’s more than a toy—it’s a playful path to stronger hands and more confident skills.

🎒 Backpack Safety 101 for Parents! Did you know your child’s backpack should weigh no more than 10–15% of their body wei...
08/12/2025

🎒 Backpack Safety 101 for Parents! Did you know your child’s backpack should weigh no more than 10–15% of their body weight?

As an OT, I see the long-term effects of poor posture and sensory overwhelm—and it often starts with the backpack.

✔ Choose ergonomic designs

✔ Distribute weight smartly

✔ Add calming tools for sensory regulation

💡 Tag a parent who needs this! More tips or visit AskSAMIE.com for caregiver-friendly solutions.

08/08/2025

“Ugh, this is so frustrating…” Sound familiar?

Whether you’re a caregiver, parent, or educator—you’ve probably seen that moment when a child shuts down during math. This video shows what happens when we pause, breathe, and try again with a tool that meets the moment.

✨ The math spinner:
– Calms the brain through movement
– Reframes math as play
– Gives kids a sense of success (instead of stress)

Sometimes we don’t need more worksheets—we need more connection.

Explore OT-approved learning tools like this at https://www.asksamie.com/collections/sensory-store

08/08/2025

Helping your kid practice math doesn’t have to be a battle.
This spinner makes it easy to turn wiggly moments into learning ones—without ever picking up a worksheet.

Spin. Read the equation. Answer. Repeat.
It’s that simple—and that effective.

➡️ Great for building number fluency
➡️ Doubles as a focus tool
➡️ Perfect for classroom breaks or homework warm-ups

Sometimes all it takes is a fresh way to engage.
Get the spinner at https://bit.ly/4osbtaU

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