The pencil grasp conversation, ready to hand to the teacher
A one-page guide teachers can use in the classroom when a student's pencil grasp is getting in the way of their writing. Simple steps, no OT jargon, ready to print.
✦ Hand it to the teacher instead of explaining it three times.
✦ Trial a grasp change and watch what happens to comfort, control, endurance, and output.
✦ Function always wins over appearance.
What lands in your inbox every week
Short, practical, and built for a caseload. Here's what to expect.
A one-page decision tree
One clinical question a week, mapped step by step. Different situation each time, always one page.
A quick clinical takeaway
The evidence behind the tree, in plain language. Research-backed, not just opinion.
A real conversation
Every issue ends with one question about your caseload. Hit reply. I read and answer every response.
Made for a very specific kind of OT.
✦ Your caseload is full, your eval reports are due, and every 'helpful' resource is a 40-page PDF you'll never open again.
✦ You've collected courses and printables, but most of them don't survive contact with an actual school day.
✦ You'd rather have one page that tells you what to try next than another framework to memorize.
Hi, I'm Dr. Mehra. I help school-based OTs turn research into decisions they can act on
I’m Dr. Aditi Mehra, a pediatric occupational therapist with 25+ years of experience. Much of my career has been spent working with students from early childhood through middle school. I’ve also worked in early intervention, rehabilitation, hand therapy, and other pediatric settings.
In addition to clinical practice, I have taught as an adjunct professor and continuing education presenter, where I enjoy helping other occupational therapists translate research and clinical reasoning into practical strategies they can use every day.
Ready to make the job feel simpler?
One page. One clear next step. Start this week.
Dr. Aditi Mehra, DHSc, OTR/L · School-Based OT Educator & Author
