Can the Alert Program® help my students?

Yes, and we can show you how easily you can support attention for those who are in General or Special Education through low-budget activities in our books, songs, and games!In our Take Five! book, you’ll find lots of practical activities that have been kid-tested and teacher-approved; “we’ve been there, done it” for decades. So, we know the concerns of classroom teachers and we provide you with self-regulation activities for individual students, small groups, or your whole class.Your students will love learning about the Alert Program® vocabulary and strategies through the Test Drive (book and CD). It couldn’t be easier: This book and its engaging songs lay it all out for you, explaining what to say to your students and how to keep them alert for learning.We’ve adapted the classic games Go Fish and Bingo to be economical and fun for your classroom. Your students will enjoy them so much, they won’t even know they are learning concepts to make school easier.And you can teach the entire Alert Program® to your students using the Leader’s Guide’s step-by-step activities, and 50+ pages of reproducibles, so your students can learn how to be independent in changing how alert they feel.All of our books, games, and songs were developed to be easily implemented by teachers (General and Special Education), so you’ll want to check out our list of Alert Program® materials to learn more. Or you may want to begin by viewing our Overview of the Alert Program® Webinar.

What evidence supports the use of the Alert Program® in my classroom?

The Alert Program® has been helping students of all ages and ability levels since 1990 and research has demonstrated its effectiveness.Many teachers print out the 20+ pages of our “Alert Program® Literature and Research” document to share with parents, school administrators, or other team members to show the excellence in evidence-based practice. Want more ideas of how to get administrative support in your setting? Click here or browse answers to common questions in the Need Support section of our footer.

How can I explain the Alert Program® to parents?

Our complimentary, one page handout helps you pave the way in explaining to parents (team members or administrators) how the Alert Program® supports your classroom curriculum. Click here to print the “What’s All This Talk About Engines?” free handout.Also, many teachers have our Introductory Booklets on hand for parents (team members or administrators) who want to learn the basics of the Alert Program®. Or you may want to direct them to our website’s New to the Alert Program® page, Blog articles, or Free Resources to learn more.

How do I help my students attend and be focused in my classroom?

The Alert Program® online course has received rave reviews from teachers and administrators who feel empowered to implement self-regulation strategies in their classrooms, schools, or school districts. Learn how implementing a few self-regulation ideas into your lesson plans can yield positive results, in a relatively short amount of time! See our Alert Program® Online Course.

I’m totally new to the Alert Program®. Where should I begin?

We are happy to support you to find ways to help your students. You may have more questions and we’ve got answers! Click here to learn more about the Alert Program®.

How to find an OT in your area familiar with the program

How to find an OT in your area familiar with the Alert Program^®

We often are asked by parents how to find an occupational therapist to support their child in learning about the Alert Program®. Likewise, we often are contacted by therapists who want to join our list of Alert Program® Ambassadors.

If you are searching for an occupational therapist in your area, familiar with the Alert Program®…
you’ve come to the right place. This is a common request and we want to steer you in the right direction. TherapyWorks supports connecting you to local clinics, schools, and agencies who currently are using the Alert Program^®.

Although we cannot endorse or guarantee the quality of the services offered by the therapists listed below, they have contacted us and indicated they incorporate the Alert Program^® in their practice. We suggest you contact them and ask questions such as:

“Have you taken the complete Alert Program^® Online Course?”
“How long have you been using the Alert Program^® concepts?”
“May I come to observe you using the Alert Program^® with a child similar in age to my child?”

If you are an OT and interested in becoming an Alert Program® Ambassador…
please contact us for more information. We welcome those who have taken the Alert Program® two-day live training or online course, are familiar with all of our products, and are working with clients using the approach, to join our listing (see below).

Scroll down to find our ever-growing list of Alert Program® Ambassadors.

ARIZONA
Corvallis Children’s Therapy

CALIFORNIA
Corvallis Children’s Therapy
Development is CHILD’S PLAY! (Cupertino)
Kid’s Work Pediatric Occupational Therapy (Santa Maria)
OT Studio (San Francisco)

COLORADO
ABG Therapy & Wellness Center, LLC (Loveland)
Developmental FX (Denver)
Inspiring Talkers (Firestone)
Pediatric Therapy Institute (Greenwood Village)
Skills 4 Life Pediatric Occupational Therapy, LLC (Boulder)

FLORIDA
Genesis Family Enrichment Center, Inc. (Gainesville)
Orange Blossom Therapy Center

GEORGIA
OT Works, LLC (Atlanta)

ILLINOIS
Therapeutic Links, PC (Grayslake)

MARYLAND
Chesapeake Occupational Therapy Associates, LLC (Annapolis)
Complete Health Wellness Group, LLC (Baltimore)

MASSACHUSETTS
Kids OT to Play, LLC (Danvers)
OTA – The Koomar Center (Newton)

MICHIGAN
HealthCall of Detroit

MINNESOTA
Functional Kids Clinic (Maplewood)
Inspired Spectrums (Saint Louis Park)

NEW MEXICO
Dogwood Therapy Services (Albuquerque)
ExplorAbilities, Inc. (Albuquerque)
KidPower Therapy Associates, P.C. (Albuquerque)