Associated Physical & Occupational Therapists

04/06/2026

We’re excited to be part of the Annual Recreational Festival hosted by Parent Network of WNY ! 🎉

Join us on April 11 from 10AM–1PM at The ROCK in West Seneca for a fun-filled day of activities, resources, and community connections for individuals of all abilities.

Be sure to stop by our table—APOT (Associated Physical & Occupational Therapists) will be there sharing all the details about our 2026 Summer Camp… and yes, registration is officially OPEN! ☀️

👧🧒 Ages 5–12
📍 Cardinal O’Hara School, Tonawanda
🗓 Multiple themed weeks in July
💪 Small groups led by trained OT & PT professionals
🚲 Movement, play, skill-building & FUN!

Whether you’re looking for inclusive summer programming or just want to learn more, we’d love to meet you!

👉 Come say hi, ask questions, and secure your child’s spot early!

04/03/2026

💪✨ OT & PT-Led Summer Camp! ✨💪

Give your child a summer experience led by Occupational Therapy (OT) & Physical Therapy (PT) professionals—focused on building strength, coordination, confidence, and social skills in a supportive small-group setting!

☀️🎉 Summer Camp 2026 – Now Open!
👧🧒 Ages 5–12
📍 Cardinal O’Hara School, Tonawanda
🕤 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
💲 $375 per week

✨ Weekly Themes:
🚲 July 6–10: Bike Riding 101
🎯 July 13–17: Fit 4 Fun
🧘 July 20–24: Mindful Movers

Our therapists create a fun, engaging environment where kids can grow physically, socially, and emotionally—all while having a blast! 🌈

🔗 Sign up today: www.apot-wny.com

☀️

03/31/2026

Is your child heading to Kindergarten this fall? ☀️📚

Join Associated Physical & Occupational Therapists and Parent Network of WNY for a special edition of our **FREE Kindergarten Readiness Group** designed for ages 3–6! Led by pediatric occupational therapists, these small group sessions help build the skills kids need to feel confident and successful in school.

🧠 Focus areas include:
• Fine & gross motor skills
• Social-emotional & self-regulation skills
• Daily living skills (independence matters!)
• Confidence, flexibility, and following directions

📅 5-week session (Tuesdays)
🗓 April 14 – May 12
⏰ 4–5 PM
📍 Niagara Falls Public Library

✨ Fun, play-based learning with real skills that carry into the classroom!

👉 Register for FREE: http://www.parentnetworkwny.org/events
📧 info@parentnetworkwny.org

Spots are limited—grab yours today!

03/18/2026

OT craft activities don’t have to be big & exciting! 🐣✨

Copying a little poem & painting or coloring a picture can challenge so many skills at once.

Need a simple handwriting, problem solving, and sensory activity all in one? Try using our Spring Chicken Poem as inspo! 🌸🐔

We used shaving cream & food coloring to make a paint, then wiped it off for a beautiful picture that dries instantly — the kids LOVED the texture!

Skills targeted:
✏️ Handwriting & copying
🧩 Problem solving
🖐️ Sensory processing
🎨 Fine motor skills

03/17/2026

🌟 We’re Hiring — Join the APOT Family!
Associated Physical & Occupational Therapists (APOT) is growing and we want YOU on our team! We’re looking for passionate OTs, PTs, COTAs & PTAs for school-based positions across Western New York.

📅 Immediate openings + September 2026 start dates available

🎓 New grads & permit holders welcome — mentorship provided!

✨ Why APOT?
✅ Flexible schedules (full-time, part-time, fee-for-service)
✅ Competitive pay + industry-leading 401k match
✅ Health, vision & dental benefits
✅ Paid school breaks, holidays & PTO
✅ Paid continuing education
✅ Supportive, therapist-run team — 30+ years strong!

Come make a difference in the lives of kids across WNY. 💙

👉 Learn more & apply: www.APOT-WNY.com/careers

📧 contact@apot-wny.com | 📞 (716) 874-6175

03/02/2026

Our friends at Parent Network of WNY are hosting a wonderful series building on one of our favorite programs, “The Nurtured Heart Approach.”

Check out this FREE series! It’s great for parents & professionals.

⏰ There’s still time to register!

Don’t miss POWER2RELATE—a powerful, evidence-based workshop helping families build stronger connections and positive behavior using the Nurtured Heart Approach.

✔ Practical tools you can use right away
✔ Support for emotional & behavioral challenges
✔ Effective for all ages (ADHD, ODD, ASD & more)

👉 Register now—spots are still open: https://parentnetworkwny.org/events/power2relate-building-upon-the-nurtured-heart-approach/

02/24/2026

🌸✨ Happy Spring! ✨🌸

We’re excited to officially announce the 2026 Spring Speaker Series hosted by APOT! Thank you for your patience while we prepared an incredible lineup of 4 dynamic speakers — and now it’s time to register!

🗓 Wednesdays | Virtual Webinar | 4:30–6:30 PM EST

📚 Course Lineup:

🔹 February 25
Executive Function in the School Setting: Practical Tools for OT & PT
Jamie Ruffner, M.Ed., Founder of Balanced Minds

🔹 March 11
Dyspraxia & Developmental Coordination Disorder: Clinical Insight Beyond Clumsiness
Marga J. Grey, Founder of CoordiKids, Pediatric OT

🔹 April 29
Dyslexia & Dysgraphia: 101
Marla Migdal, M.Ed., C-SLDS
⚠️ April course awards OT/COTA credits only (not eligible for PT credits).

🔹 May 20
Auditory Processing Disorder
Nancy Datino, Ed.M., AuD, CCC-A/SLP

💲 Pricing:
• 1 course – $40
• 2 courses – $75
• 3 courses – $100
• 4 courses – $125

🎓 2.4 contact hours per course for PT/PTA
🎓 2.4 continuing competency hours per course for OT/COTA

✨ Additional details, speaker bios, and course objectives are available on our website.

👉 Register now: www.APOT-WNY.com

Spots fill quickly — join us for this outstanding spring learning series! 🌷📖

12/03/2025

Now Hiring: Occupational Therapists & Physical Therapists
School-Based Positions | Western New York

APOT is now hiring Occupational Therapists (OTs) and Physical Therapists (PTs) for school-based positions across Western New York. Join a supportive, therapist-owned company dedicated to helping students sand therapists succeed.

Positions Available:
- Full-Time
- Part-Time
- Fee-for-Service

Why Join Us:
- Competitive compensation
- Flexible hours and schedules
- Paid holidays & school breaks & snow days!
- Additional paid time off
- Mentoring programs & team-based support
- Team-based model with strong collaboration
- Supplies provided
- Annual CEU stipend
- Limited/no daily travel... including for fee for service!

Work Setting:
- Public and charter schools
- Collaborative, student-centered environment
- Supportive administrative and clinical leadership

Qualifications:
- NYS license in Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy (or eligibility for limited permits)
- School-based experience preferred, but not required
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Passion for working with children

Apply Today:
Learn more and apply:
👉 www.apot-wny.com or email resume to contact@apot-wny.com

11/12/2025

🌟 We’re Hiring! Join the APOT Team 🌟

Are you a passionate Occupational or Physical Therapist looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children across Western New York?

At Associated Physical & Occupational Therapists (APOT), we believe in supporting students so they can learn, grow, and succeed in school and beyond.

We’re currently seeking dedicated, compassionate therapists to join our school-based teams throughout WNY.

✨ Why Choose APOT?
✅ Supportive, collaborative environment
✅ Flexible scheduling options
✅ Competitive compensation & benefits
✅ Meaningful, student-centered work in school settings

If you’re ready to make a difference while growing your career, we’d love to hear from you!
📩 Apply today: https://www.apot-wny.com

💙 Empowering students. Supporting schools. Enriching communities.

11/04/2025

📚🗳️ Election Day at APOT!
Today our team is spending the day learning and growing through continuing education — because investing in knowledge helps us better serve the children and families in our community. 💙

We also want to remind everyone to get out and VOTE! Your voice matters — and your vote helps support the children, schools, and communities we all care so deeply about. 🙌

10/31/2025

Miss Emily, our OT, went ALL OUT (or should we say “all UP?”) for Halloween this year!

“Adventure is out there!” and our therapists make sure that kids have the skills they need to find it!

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