That's Not OT: Just Say No (for School OTs)

Stop getting blamed for handwriting.

A teacher refers a child for messy handwriting. Six weeks later nothing has changed, and OT gets the blame. Often the real issue is practice time, classroom routines, or a skill that was never an OT problem to begin with.

This kit gives school-based OTs and COTAs the words and tools to push back, protect their caseload, and hand teachers something they can actually use.

Inside:

- Plain-language scripts for responding to referrals that aren't OT

- A simple classroom handwriting routine teachers can run themselves

- Handouts that explain what OT does and doesn't cover, for teachers and parents

- Ready to print and share with your team

Created by Meg Sherwood, COTA, with over ten years in school-based special education.

Digital download (PDF, 24 pages). Single-user license: please don't share or resell the file. This kit is a professional resource and doesn't replace your district's policies or your own clinical judgment. Because it's a digital download, all sales are final.