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Marina Scott, MS, OTR/L

Marina Scott, MS, OTR/L

Marina Scott, MS, OTR/L, is an accomplished pediatric occupational therapist with over 20 years of experience. She is a writer and public speaker who teaches and educates about pediatric occupational therapy topics. Currently, Marina owns and operates her own business SuperKids Pediatric Occupational Therapy Services which serves the needs of children in her area in person as well as in other states via teletherapy. She also publishes her own blog and consults with families and digital health companies.

An occupational therapist uses a calculator to determine how many occupational therapy billing units to add to an insurance claim.

Occupational Therapy Billing Units

Occupational therapy billing units are a method of time measurement for services rendered.  A specific amount of time is attached … Continued

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An OT helps their client stand up and make steps towards walking on their own. Walking on their own is part of the client's long range occupational goals.

Long Range Occupational Goals

Long range occupational goals, or long-term occupational therapy goals, are created by occupational therapists (OTs) to capture what they would … Continued

Marina Scott, MS, OTR/L
A child client makes use of their occupational therapy motor planning skills by tying their shoes, which was a motor planning goal and part of the occupational therapy activities their OT recommended.

Occupational Therapy Motor Planning Examples, Goals, and Activities

Wondering about motor planning goals? Occupational therapy and occupational therapists (OTs) provide support in occupational therapy motor planning, so you … Continued

Marina Scott, MS, OTR/L
Two hands touch, to illustrate sensory processing and the importance of sensory processing measures for therapists

Sensory Processing Measures

Many of the clients we work with have sensory needs, which is why sensory processing measures are useful tools. In … Continued

Marina Scott, MS, OTR/L
An occupational therapist (OT) private practice owner uses their iPad to find resources.

Lessons Learned Carving My Own Path as an OT in Private Practice

My journey as an occupational therapist (OT) began over 20 years ago—a drastically different time.  Technology wasn’t what it is … Continued

Marina Scott, MS, OTR/L
An OT who understand the role of psychology in occupational therapy talks to an older client

The Role of Psychology in Occupational Therapy

When it comes to the use of psychology in occupational therapy, it’s essential to note that both are “human” services. … Continued

Marina Scott, MS, OTR/L
A female school-based OT works with a female student and writes down school-based occupational therapy progress notes in her notebook

School-Based Occupational Therapy Progress Notes

If you’re looking for a school-based occupational therapy daily notes template, you’ve arrived in the right place. In the article … Continued

Marina Scott, MS, OTR/L

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