J. Wynter OT @jwynter.bsky.social · 18/09/2026resourceswynterot.comLearning Support Resources for Early LearnersLearning Support Resources for Early Learners 000
J. Wynter OT @jwynter.bsky.social · 15/09/2026The Wynter OT Resource Library is open!resourceswynterot.comLearning Support Resources for Early LearnersLearning Support Resources for Early Learners 000
J. Wynter OT @jwynter.bsky.social · 15/10/2025The Trump admin just ended a long-running federal survey that tracked how students move from high school to college, per reports. This follows nearly $1B in education research cuts, per reports. Critics say this erases key equity data. 000
J. Wynter OT @jwynter.bsky.social · 14/10/2025Cigna’s new policy will limit reimbursement for outpatient OT and PT provided in hospital settings unless deemed medically necessary. 000
J. Wynter OT @jwynter.bsky.social · 01/10/2025From NICUs to school access to stroke rehab and fall recovery, OTs help people do what matters. 021
J. Wynter OT @jwynter.bsky.social · 24/09/2025The Telehealth Modernization Act would extend Medicare telehealth waivers to Sept 30, 2027. Without action, waivers end Sept 2025. 011
J. Wynter OT @jwynter.bsky.social · 17/09/2025Federal funding for deafblind programs in 8 states was cut, impacting family support, training, and assistive technology access. 000
J. Wynter OT @jwynter.bsky.social · 09/09/2025The DOE may cut federal special ed disparity data. Advocates say it ensures accountability as some groups face overidentification 000
J. Wynter OT @jwynter.bsky.social · 04/09/2025🎒 School-based OTs look at what students need to participate. 🧠 We assess grasp, coordination, and how hands and eyes work together. ✂️ Then we match tools: scissors for easier control, guided paper, feeding aids, writing supports. Goal: access, independence, confidence. 040
J. Wynter OT @jwynter.bsky.social · 28/08/2025When Homeland Security Came for Kindergarten open.substack.com/pub/jonathan...open.substack.comWhen Homeland Security Came for KindergartenHSI agents walked into a shelter and turned play tables into interview rooms. This is what happened and what it means for every professional who guards a room’s purpose. 010
J. Wynter OT @jwynter.bsky.social · 12/08/2025open.substack.com/pub/jonathan...open.substack.comThe Firewall Is Up: Join the Professional ResistanceThe same tactics once used on immigrants are now aimed at every profession. The Firewall Network is here to fight back. 001
J. Wynter OT @jwynter.bsky.social · 06/07/2025Exercise the Power of the Purse www.nea.org/advocating-f...nea.orgExercise the Power of the Purse | NEAStop the Department of Education from withholding $6.8 billion in education funding. 000
J. Wynter OT @jwynter.bsky.social · 25/06/2025OT student Lior Nissanian created a toolkit to help dentists support children with autism’s sensory needs. shorturl.at/8Z8CJ 000
J. Wynter OT @jwynter.bsky.social · 19/06/2025Research shows people with dyslexia and ADHD learn differently in complex tasks without clear instructions. ADHD individuals struggle to update knowledge well; those with dyslexia forget info faster. doi.org/10.1038/s41539-025-00323-4 000
J. Wynter OT @jwynter.bsky.social · 18/06/2025Recent research (Broström et al., 2025) links smaller brain volumes to motor challenges in preterm kids, highlighting the need for early intervention. 010
J. Wynter OT @jwynter.bsky.social · 17/06/2025Early Partners preschool in New Orleans serves children aged 1 to 5, combining play-based learning with data tracking to prepare kids for kindergarten. The school boasts a 100% kindergarten readiness rate, shorturl.at/eiRqy 000
J. Wynter OT @jwynter.bsky.social · 11/06/2025The Big Beautiful Bill would have a significant impact on OT. Medicaid cuts risk OT access and ending Graduate PLUS loans may reduce new therapists entering the field. shorturl.at/ukslK 000
J. Wynter OT @jwynter.bsky.social · 10/06/2025Trump's 2026 budget cuts Education Dept funding by 15% shorturl.at/Vwqqz 000
Reposted by J. Wynter OTGeorge Pearkes @peark.es · 06/06/2025ABC reports Kilmar Abrego Garcia is being returned to the United States abcnews.go.com/US/mistakenl...abcnews.go.comMistakenly deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia on way back to US to face criminal charges: SourcesMistakenly deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia is on the way back to the United States to face charges of transporting undocumented migrants within the U.S., sources say. 8094372260
Reposted by J. Wynter OTG.G. Speaks @ggreadsandwrites.bsky.social · 06/06/2025Hot off the presses (Is that a thing people still say or am I dating myself?). Five of the Biggest Publishing Stories of this past May: New imprints, Frey ❤️ AI, a Beast of a Deal, book-banning b*stards, and a Jeep+Publishing collab I didn't see coming. #WritingCommunity #WriterSky #PublishingWatchfiveonfridays.gracewynter.comThe Roundup: Five of the Biggest Publishing Stories of May 2025May saw a number of new imprints, AI debates ramping up, and a big deal for an industry icon and a content king. 011
J. Wynter OT @jwynter.bsky.social · 05/06/2025Assistive tech like AR and iPads boost learning for SEND students, but broader research and access are needed www.frontiersin.org/journals/educat… 000
J. Wynter OT @jwynter.bsky.social · 04/06/2025After-school programs are vital for students & families but face cuts. We must protect and support them! shorturl.at/kxrqs 010
J. Wynter OT @jwynter.bsky.social · 03/06/2025Boys start kindergarten less prepared than girls, facing challenges due to higher academic demands and slower development. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/31/upshot/b… 000
J. Wynter OT @jwynter.bsky.social · 30/05/2025Trump cuts $2.75B Digital Equity Act, calling it "racist." Millions of students, seniors, vets & rural families will lose internet access support. shorturl.at/KijUW 000
J. Wynter OT @jwynter.bsky.social · 29/05/2025AI can support neurodiverse learners by providing tailored, adaptive tools that improve engagement and outcomes, creating more inclusive classrooms. www.eschoolnews.com/innovative-teac… 000
J. Wynter OT @jwynter.bsky.social · 28/05/2025Colorado joins many states in starting universal dyslexia screenings to better support students with dyslexia early on. www.chalkbeat.org/colorado/2025/05/… 000
J. Wynter OT @jwynter.bsky.social · 27/05/2025High school students used 3D printing to design adaptive tools for iPad for individuals with disabilities. www.secondwavemedia.com/concentrate… 020
J. Wynter OT @jwynter.bsky.social · 22/05/2025It’s a preliminary injunction, but good news for now. www.npr.org/2025/05/22/n...npr.orgJudge blocks Trump administration from closing the Education DepartmentThe federal judge also told the administration to reinstate department employees who lost their jobs during the reduction-in-force announced in March. 010
J. Wynter OT @jwynter.bsky.social · 22/05/2025Taylor Carty, who has cerebral palsy, fights to remove barriers in medical education for people with disabilities, pushing for inclusive policies and equal access to becoming doctors. www.npr.org/2025/05/15/nx-s1-527273… 000
J. Wynter OT @jwynter.bsky.social · 21/05/2025UNICEF is expanding access to assistive tech, helping nearly 930,000 children with disabilities in 90+ countries thrive and participate fully. www.unicef.org/supply/assistive-tec… 010
J. Wynter OT @jwynter.bsky.social · 20/05/2025 A new University at Buffalo–led study highlights how artificial intelligence–powered handwriting analysis could become a valuable early screening tool for dyslexia and dysgraphia in children. medicalxpress.com/news/2025-05-key-… 010
J. Wynter OT @jwynter.bsky.social · 19/05/2025The Supreme Court debated Trump’s order to end birthright citizenship for some immigrant children and whether judges can block federal policies nationwide. The ruling will affect immigration law and education funding. shorturl.at/91RIc 000
J. Wynter OT @jwynter.bsky.social · 15/05/2025 Mobile tech visual supports boost kids’ independence and ease transitions by offering clear, engaging cues, key to inclusive learning and UDL. journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.11… 000
J. Wynter OT @jwynter.bsky.social · 14/05/2025The Trump admin's plans to close Dept. of Ed and shift special ed to HHS, risks less oversight and cuts for 7.5M disabled students. IEPs remain, but reduced federal enforcement may result in fewer supports. lnkd.in/exxZEppV 020
J. Wynter OT @jwynter.bsky.social · 13/05/2025New research shows whole-body movement boosts executive function in children with autism. Movement breaks work in-person or via telehealth and can enhance therapy and learning. lnkd.in/eMus45QP 010
Reposted by J. Wynter OTJulie Roginsky @julieroginsky.bsky.social · 04/05/2025Your weekly reminder that according to the United States government, a dozen large eggs are averaging $6.23, up from $4.15 in December, 2024, Biden’s last full month in office. 15532159
J. Wynter OT @jwynter.bsky.social · 30/04/2025I create resources to support students, parents, teachers, and therapists. I invite you to check out my updated site and see what’s new. Thank you for being part of this growing community! www.wynterot.comwynterot.comWynterOT | fine motor activitiesWynter OT was created by a school based occupational therapist dedicated to developing fun and engaging resources that enhance children's fine motor activities, paving the way for the next generation… 000
J. Wynter OT @jwynter.bsky.social · 29/04/2025April 30th is Assistive Technology Awareness Day! As a school OT, I see how AT—from slant boards to text-to-speech—helps students access learning and boosts independence. I use these tools myself and know how much they matter. Grateful for AT and the doors it opens for everyone! 010
Reposted by J. Wynter OTKat Tenbarge @kattenbarge.bsky.social · 25/04/2025We already know what happens when the Trump administration targets people. The smear machine kicks into high gear. Judge Hannah Dugan is a former Milwaukee Bar Association president and “spent a large swath of her career working for the poor and vulnerable.” www.jsonline.com/story/news/c...jsonline.comWhat to know about Hannah Dugan, the Milwaukee judge at center of ICE arrest investigationDugan spent a large swath of her career working for the poor, first with legal aid organizations and then as executive director of Catholic Charities. 17957356
J. Wynter OT @jwynter.bsky.social · 24/04/2025Head Start gives kids and families support that is difficult to get elsewhere. As a school OT, I see its impact every day. Cutting funding would hurt our most vulnerable, and early intervention saves money in the long run. We can’t afford to lose this. #headstart #OTnpr.orgHead Start advocates brace for possibility of Trump eliminating fundingA Trump administration document, cited by news reports, proposes eliminating funding for Head Start, which is dedicated to early child care services. An advocate says the move would be "catastrophic." 002
J. Wynter OT @jwynter.bsky.social · 23/04/2025Unfortunately, this will happen more often as many attorneys were fired after the Trump administration took over.npr.orgFamilies say school civil rights investigations have stalled after federal cutsThe U.S. Education Department's Office for Civil Rights investigates discrimination in schools. It recently lost more than 40% of its staff. 000
J. Wynter OT @jwynter.bsky.social · 23/04/2025Building connections is vital for our happiness! OTs work closely with clients to enhance social skills, identify community resources, and create opportunities for meaningful interactions.. #OT 000
J. Wynter OT @jwynter.bsky.social · 22/04/2025This is a sad day for the future of science in the US. The loss of these skilled individuals will have ripple effects that impact research and innovation for decades to come.npr.org 010
J. Wynter OT @jwynter.bsky.social · 22/04/2025As a school-based OT, I help students build skills through meaningful activities. This Earth Day, I’m adding conversations about conservation while also working on fine motor skill development to empower students to care for our planet. #OT # Earth Day www.wynterot.com/copy-of-gras... 011
J. Wynter OT @jwynter.bsky.social · 17/04/2025Leisure activities are what we do for fun and relaxation! Whether it’s gardening, dancing, or crafting, OTPs help clients explore options that resonate with their interests and abilities. #OT 010
J. Wynter OT @jwynter.bsky.social · 16/04/2025Play is essential for both kids and adults! For children, it supports development and social skills. OTPs help by adapting activities or suggesting new hobbies that fit their abilities and interests—ensuring everyone can enjoy the benefits of play! #OT 011
J. Wynter OT @jwynter.bsky.social · 15/04/2025Work provides a sense of purpose, stability, and social interaction. OTPs work collaboratively with clients to identify barriers to employment or job performance, offering interventions that promote skills development, workplace accommodations, and strategies for a successful return to work.#OT 010