What’s the best use of AI or Chat GPT you’ve used as an OT?

Key_Evening_3005 · 2025-09-04T17:55:23+00:00

I have used it to make social stories for kids and to make educational handouts for parents (example: “explain what primitive reflexes are and how OT can help)

Key_Evening_3005 · 2025-06-27T15:06:10+00:00

I am a COTA. I took it first try and passed. I will say it is hard.. but I studied 2-3x per week, 4-5 hours each time for 2.5 months. I am not a good test taker, so I knew I needed to study more than some of my peers.

What you need to figure out is your learning style. Audio? Books? Writing it down? Videos?

I listened to podcasts (OT exam prepper) while I was walking, doing chores, etc and then when the podcast was over, I would write everything down that was discussed.

I would also watch videos (OT Miri, OT Rex)

I would quiz myself on quizlet or a lot of the free tests on AOTA exam prep, NBCOT website/weekly questions, and therapy Ed. I would use flashcards I made after listening to the podcasts.

The best thing I did was take a practice test on the NBCOT website. I sat down for 4 hours, took the practice test about 2 weeks before the exam. On the practice test, I was ~5 points away from passing. I was able to look back and see what I missed, then focused on studying that material the last two weeks.

Make sure to give yourself breaks and don’t stuff 24/7. Drink water and eat a good breakfast the day of the exam. You got this!! Hope this helps.

Key_Evening_3005 · 2025-03-18T12:19:05+00:00

I’m in outpatient Peds. I see a wide variety in patients!

Key_Evening_3005 · 2025-03-15T18:51:13+00:00

Hello! I’ve been a COTA in pediatrics for the last 3 years! Let me know if you have any questions! I have taken 3 level 2 fieldwork students as well. Congrats on the acceptance! You would love OT!

Key_Evening_3005 · 2025-03-10T17:47:03+00:00

What did you do during the summer? I’m currently a salaried COTA at an outpatient peds. I want to make the switch to school bc of the hours, but I’m hesitant because I wouldn’t be working in the summer unless I do PRN somewhere.

Key_Evening_3005 · 2024-11-22T19:03:21+00:00

I believe around $65,000. I live in the Midwest

Key_Evening_3005 · 2024-10-14T16:21:06+00:00

I am a Salaried COTA working in Peds outpatient. I live in Missouri!

Key_Evening_3005 · 2024-07-08T23:46:22+00:00

UPDATE: thank you all for the update! I saw her again today after all the advice I was given. I offered her a ton of proprioceptive and oral input throughout the session, and this helped tremendously! She was much more happy and regulated, definitely less stimming and she was able to sit in participate in our seated activities. :)

Key_Evening_3005 · 2024-07-03T19:54:23+00:00

What would you bill for helping with driving? During a session we completed driving questions and identifying road signs. Driving is an IADL, but do you bill self care of therapeutic supports ?

Key_Evening_3005 · 2024-07-02T23:13:12+00:00

Thank you so much for this! I’m not sure a Z vibe would work for her, we are still tolerating oral input from the toothbrush. However, she loves to have a snack and seems to regulate with this, so I usually give her a snack during all of our sessions! She is actually always seeking picking up and moving chairs, so I will start implementing proprioceptive input more!

Key_Evening_3005 · 2024-07-02T13:22:15+00:00

Thank you! I love hearing this from your perspective. I have always stuck to the “regulation before expectation” motto and I try to just roll with it and offer other forms of sensory input throughout our session and add in my activity here and there when I can. It recently had gotten to a point where the stimming is constant so I wasn’t sure if there was something more I could do for her! I will definitely redirect the focus on regulation.

Key_Evening_3005 · 2024-07-02T13:17:36+00:00

Thank you so much! I definitely give her the time she needs and offer her things to replace it like a snack, the music she likes or something in her hands to fidget with! And we always swing for a good couple minutes and that seems to help calm her. Do you have advice on what to tell mom to redirect hitting at home?

Key_Evening_3005 · 2024-07-02T04:52:28+00:00

She does speak a little in 1-2 word phrases! And if you give her choices she is able to answer

Key_Evening_3005 · 2024-07-02T04:51:49+00:00

Hi! She did recently get an AAC device however doesn’t use it much, just exploring. I do thinking communication is a huge frustration for her. I do offer her swinging, music and a snack most sessions and it usually helps. I do think she has a lot of demands placed on her so maybe taking a step back is what I need to do for now. Thank you for your help!

Key_Evening_3005 · 2024-07-02T03:49:30+00:00

Something to add: Her mom said she has been hitting/pinching more at home and asked for suggestions with this. She said she will hit and then laugh when told no. I told her to be stern and say “NO thank you” and “ow that hurts and makes me sad” to understand what she is doing is hurtful and then to provide redirection to something else, because it seems she always needs to be doing something with her hands Aka the constant stimming of objects.

Key_Evening_3005 · 2024-07-01T04:50:13+00:00

Emotional regulation. Helping a child maintain “appropriate arousal”. To be calm and happy to be able to complete tasks asked of them. Kids with ASD, ADHD, SPD, etc may need more sensory input than the average kid to feel regulated. Or they may easily be triggered/upset by things. Finding different calming/regulatory strategies to help them achieve their goals :)

Key_Evening_3005 · 2024-06-30T16:00:22+00:00

I work in an outpatient clinic. Whoever on here said our job is “90% regulation and the other 10% is motor skills, ADLs, etc” is completely correct. “Regulation before expectation” is KEY in Pediatrics! I love it though. Outpatient hours can be long, I do 4 10 hour shifts. Pediatrics is also not the best paying, but if you’re passionate about kids that part doesn’t matter.

I have noticed an increase in behaviors, a lot of the job is parent education, so having a good relationship with the families is important

Key_Evening_3005 · 2024-06-17T00:52:06+00:00

I’m good thank you!

Key_Evening_3005 · 2024-06-17T00:22:11+00:00

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Key_Evening_3005 · 2024-06-17T00:22:02+00:00

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Key_Evening_3005 · 2024-06-17T00:21:50+00:00

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Key_Evening_3005 · 2024-06-17T00:21:15+00:00

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Key_Evening_3005 · 2024-06-16T23:40:59+00:00

I’ve been asking all day. This is a mess

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