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A curated space designed especially for early intervention providers who value excellence in practice - and know it can only happen when we are fully supported.

Welcome to Hello Joy OT - where EI providers come first.

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READY TO give imposter syndrome the bird?

READY TO give imposter syndrome (and maybe gina) the bird?

 Welcome to Hello Joy OT, where we know it's normal to not have all the answers.

You've got questions, but sometimes early intervention forums can be mean, yo. You post anonymously so Gina with her, "Um...isn't this just basic child development??" can't find you. Welcome to Hello Joy OT, where we know it's normal to not have all the answers. (Gina doesn't have them either, girl. Even if she says otherwise).
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Hello Joy OT + First Steps is a Missouri First Steps contracting agency that puts providers first. Real support, competitive pay, and a community that helps you grow.

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catherine hoyt, PhD, otd, otr/l - EI therapist + researcher

“Katie is an awesome support, teacher, and friend to have to build skills as an EI OT!"

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I'm Katie, your new, possibly too authentic, EI friend

What can I say, I'm an actual human - the kind that works and moms every day and doesn't have time for brand photos (clearly). I've been an EI therapist for 12 years and counting. I believe in being really good at what we do (as long as we don't count taking selfies).

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5 Scripts for (hard) parent conversations

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My 10 Go-To EI Activities for Toddlers

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