Resources for School-Based Pediatric Therapists
Welcome! This curated collection of resources is designed to support school-based pediatric therapists. Explore creative activity ideas, evidence-based teletherapy tools, professional development options, and wellness resources—all aimed at enhancing your practice and helping you better serve your students..
Please Note: Inclusions on this list is not an endorsement by TheraPeds of the services provided. Please ensure that these resources are the right fit for your goals before using.
Activities, Ideas, and Practical Tools
Quick, hands-on resources for your daily therapy sessions:
- Do2Learn – Free resources and activities including behavior tools, learning songs, games, communication cards, and more.
- OTPlan – Helps you find pediatric activity ideas by selecting skills you want to work on or with common materials.
- Tools to Grow – Online tools for pediatric therapists, educators, and parents, including resources that target various skills.
- Therapist Aid – Free worksheets, treatment guides, and videos on anger management, relaxation, and more.
- TheraPlatform – Worksheets, e-books, videos, and tools for multiple therapy approaches.
Teletherapy & Digital Tools
Secure, efficient tools for virtual sessions and practice management:
- AI Tools for Therapists – AI-powered tools to assist with administrative tasks, note-taking, and client engagement.
- Transforming Special Education with Instructional Technology – Tools like AI-assisted planning are increasingly valuable in SPED practice.
Continuing Education & Professional Development
Stay current and grow professionally:
- View our new CEU page for resources and discounts on popular programs.
- Psychotherapy.net – Video-based training, quizzes, and CE credits.
- American Psychological Association (APA) – Research articles, workshops, and professional development resources.
Recommended Books
- 101 Activities for Kids in Tight Spaces: At the Doctor’s Office, on Car, Train, and Plane Trips, Home Sick in Bed . . . by Carol Stock Kranowitz
- The Out of Sync Child (Has Fun): Activities for Kids With Sensory Processing Disorder by Carol Stock Kranowitz
- Raising a Sensory Smart Child: The Definitive Handbook for Helping Your Child with Sensory Processing Issues by Lindsey Biel and Nancy Peske
- Sensational Kids: Hope and Help for Children with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) by Lucy Jane Miller
- Sensory Integration and the Child: Understanding Hidden Sensory Challenges (25th Anniversary Edition) by Anna Jean Ayres
- The Sensory-Sensitive Child: Practical Solutions for Out-of-Bounds Behavior by Karen A. Smith and Karen R. Gouze
- Who’s Receiving Clinical Services via Telepractice? The ASHA Leader
Wellness & Self-Health
Support your mental health and resilience:
- Therapy in a Nutshell – Worksheets and guides on anxiety management, sensory self-assessment, and crisis safety planning.
- ResilientEducator – Guide to help keep stress levels low through helpful meditation and mindfulness techniques.