What are the primary benefits of pushing into the classroom for related service providers?
Answer
Pushing into the classroom allows therapists to provide related services directly within naturally occurring school activities, supporting the least restrictive environment mandates of IDEA. This contextually based model vastly increases the likelihood that a student will generalize and master learned skills by practicing them in the exact environment where they are expected to function. It also fosters stronger collaborative relationships with teachers and aides, who benefit from directly observing the therapist's model of functional strategies. Ultimately, this approach removes the burden from special needs students to transfer skills from an isolated therapy room back into a complex, busy classroom.
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Kim Wiggins, OTR/L
Kim Wiggins, OTR/L, is a globally recognized school-based occupational therapist and professional development trainer with over 20 years of experience supporting students, educators, and related service providers. Through her company, OTKimWiggins LLC, she develops and delivers evidence-based curricula and professional learning focused on self-regulation, fine motor development, sensory modulation, MTSS implementation, and inclusive school-based practices. Kim is the author of Just Right! Jr. and co-author of Just Right! A Sensory Modulation Curriculum for K–5, and has presented live and virtual professional development nationally and internationally since 2010. Her trainings are grounded in current research and designed for immediate application within the classroom and school settings.
In addition to her clinical and training work, Kim mentors future occupational therapists, has supervised over 20 Level II OT fieldwork students, and contributes to peer-reviewed literature, including a publication on leadership in school-based occupational therapy. She holds multiple certifications in handwriting, assistive technology, and sensory-based interventions, and is committed to bridging research, practice, and real-world application in a meaningful and effective way.
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