Jen Swanson, Occupational Therapist

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Greetings! I am Jen Swanson, occupational therapist for Coal City School District.

I have worked as an occupational therapist for twenty three years, 21 of which I have spent with the students in Coal City. As an occupational therapist, I work with children to develop the skills they need to be as independent as possible in the jobs they have in their daily life, with a specific focus on their occupations at school.

I currently evaluate and provide treatment and provide consultation for students and educational teams throughout the district. I am also a member of the Preschool Diagnostic Team at the Early Childhood Center.

I earned my Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Missouri-Columbia and my Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy, focused in pediatric neurology from the University of Indianapolis. In addition to loving my work with the students and staff in Coal City, I enjoy teaching fitness, practicing yoga, traveling, and watching my kids swim and play baseball.

Please contact me if you have any questions or if I can be of help to you and your students in any way!

Buttoning practice with flowers — Button flowers

Batman comes to OT! — Batman has arrived at the ECC

Broda Pediatric Glider — Mrs. Swanson won this chair for the ECC at the AOTA specialty conference for Children & Youth

Fine motor activities — Fine motor manipulation work

Cutting practice — Cutting small pieces of paper for a turkey.

Gluing small pieces of paper to make a turkey. — Assembling a turkey.

Student holding a coloring project — Coloring project

Peg board activity to make a Christmas Tree — Using fine motor skills to create a peg board picture.

Christmas Recommendations

As holiday season approaches, I have had parents ask me what would be appropriate gifts to tell grandparents and family to get some of their littles for gifts. Occupational Therapy Student Ahmad Hamdan has been working with our district since September and he compiled this great gift giving guide for reference.

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