Welcome to the Occupational Therapy Page!

Mrs. Jennifer Bunkers, OT/L

What is School-Based Occupational Therapy (O.T.)?

    The profession of occupational therapy is concerned with a person’s ability to participate in desired daily life activities or “occupations.” In the schools, we use our unique expertise to help children to be prepared for and perform important learning and school related activities and to fulfill their role as students. In this setting, we support academic and non-academic outcomes including social skills, math, reading, writing, recess, participation in sports, self-help skills, prevocational/ vocational participation and more, for children and students with disabilities, 3 to 21 years of age.

    We are particularly skilled in facilitating access to curricular and extra-curricular activities for all students through supports, design planning, and other methods. Additionally, we play an important role in training parents, other staff members, and caregivers regarding educating students with diverse learning needs.

    For additional information about what O.T.s do both in and outside of the school system go to the official website of the American Occupational Therapy Association at www.AOTA.org.

Be sure to check out the links below for information on different skill areas, activities for home and tips:

Tips for the Left Handed Student