Question 1

What documentation do I need for SHARS billing as a school OT?

Accepted Answer

Each SHARS session requires a skilled-service note with date, session type, duration, student eligibility, and evidence of a skilled OT service. PraxisOT generates the note and pre-fills a service log with all required fields.

Question 2

What are the IDEA §300.320 requirements for quarterly OT progress reports?

Accepted Answer

IDEA requires written progress reports at least as often as parents receive grade reports. Each report must describe the student's progress toward each IEP annual goal. PraxisOT drafts per-goal narratives from the session evidence you save with daily notes.

Question 3

What should a school-based OT SOAP note include?

Accepted Answer

A school OT SOAP note needs: Subjective (student presentation, reported concerns), Objective (measurable observations, trial data), Assessment (progress toward IEP goals, skilled-service rationale), and Plan (next session focus). PraxisOT generates all four sections from a 60-second post-session dictation.

Question 4

Can I use AI to generate school OT session notes?

Accepted Answer

Yes — with de-identified input. PraxisOT checks your recap for direct identifiers (names, DOB, student IDs) before sending anything to the AI. Use initials or a local label; keep clinical observations in; leave identifying details out.

Question 5

How do I write an IEP progress note for occupational therapy?

Accepted Answer

Link each student's active IEP goals in PraxisOT. After each session, save a note that addresses those goals. PraxisOT tags measurable observations per goal. When the quarterly window opens, it drafts an IDEA-compliant progress paragraph from that accumulated evidence.

Question 6

Does PraxisOT work with Fusion, My School Therapy, or SimplePractice?

Accepted Answer

PraxisOT is a draft layer, not a replacement. It generates a copy-ready note that you paste into whatever system your district uses — Fusion, My School Therapy, SimplePractice, or a custom district EMR. No IT approval or integration required.

Question 7

What is the difference between a SOAP note and a DAP note for OT?

Accepted Answer

A SOAP note separates Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan into four sections. A DAP note uses Data, Assessment, Plan — combining subjective and objective into "Data." School districts often have a preferred format; PraxisOT generates either from the same dictation.

Question 8

How do school OTs document for LEA-BOP Medicaid billing?

Accepted Answer

LEA-BOP (Local Education Agency Billing Option Program) requires documentation of skilled service necessity, student eligibility, and session details. PraxisOT generates notes with skilled-service language and a service log that includes the fields most state LEA-BOP programs require for audit trails.

Feature	PraxisOT	My School Therapy
Voice dictation → note	✅ Core feature	❌ Not available
AI note generation	✅ From 60-sec recap	⚠️ Template-based
School-only focus	✅ Built exclusively for school OTs	✅ School therapy focused
SOAP, DAP, Goal-bullets, Narrative	✅ All 4 formats	⚠️ Template-dependent
SHARS service log	✅ Auto-generated	✅ Supported
IEP goal tracking	✅ Per-student goal management	✅ Full IEP module
Quarterly progress reports	✅ AI-drafted from session evidence	✅ Manual entry
No IT approval needed	✅ Mobile app, no district integration	⚠️ District setup may be required
FERPA-conscious by design	✅ AI never sees student identifiers	✅ HIPAA/FERPA compliant
Time to complete a note	✅ Under 2 minutes	⚠️ 10–20 min average
Works between sessions	✅ Mobile-first, car-friendly	⚠️ Primarily desktop
Pricing	Early access (waitlist)	Subscription — contact for pricing

PraxisOT vs My School Therapy

Where My School Therapy Wins

Where PraxisOT Wins

Which Should You Choose?