OT Thinking: frequently asked questions
Clear answers for occupational, speech, behavioral and physical therapists, and the families they support.
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What is OT Thinking?
OT Thinking is web-based practice management software for therapists, built with a special focus on pediatric occupational therapy. It brings together client records, scheduling, SOAP notes, therapy goals, invoicing, home activities and a parent portal.
Explore the practice management featuresWho is OT Thinking designed for?
OT Thinking serves solo therapists and therapy practices, including occupational, speech, behavioral and physical therapy. Its specialized AI tools currently focus on pediatric OT, with a parent portal for families invited by their therapist.
Meet the people behind OT ThinkingDoes OT Thinking work for speech therapists?
Yes. OT Thinking is a full practice management platform that speech therapists and speech-language pathologists can use for client records, scheduling, session notes, goals, invoicing and family communication. Its extra specialized AI tools currently focus on pediatric occupational therapy.
Explore practice management for speech therapistsDoes OT Thinking work for behavior therapists?
Yes. Behavior therapists can use OT Thinking to organize their practice, including clients, appointments, session notes, goals, invoicing and family communication. The practice management features work across therapy disciplines; the current specialized AI tools focus on pediatric occupational therapy.
Explore practice management for behavior therapistsDoes OT Thinking work for physical therapists?
Yes. Physical therapists and physiotherapists can use OT Thinking for practice management, including client records, scheduling, session notes, goals, invoicing and family communication. The platform supports different therapy disciplines, with additional AI tools currently focused on pediatric occupational therapy.
Explore practice management for physical therapistsCan I try OT Thinking Pro for free?
Yes. Eligible professional accounts that have not used their trial can try Pro free for 14 days, with no credit card required. Explore the Pro practice tools, team workspace, branded website and AI creation tools. After 14 days, your account moves to Free unless you choose and purchase a paid plan. There is no automatic charge.
Explore the 14-day Pro trialCan AI write my clinical notes for me?
OT Thinking can help draft SOAP notes and therapy goals. The treating professional must review and edit AI output for accuracy and suitability before using or sharing it. AI does not replace clinical judgment.
Read about clinical notes and goalsHow do parents get access?
The therapist sends an invitation. The parent creates or signs into an account using the invited email address and accesses the information their therapist has shared. Private clinical information is not part of the public website.
See how the parent portal worksDo parents pay to see assigned activities?
Invited parents can access therapist-assigned content through the parent portal for free. Optional parent-created premium AI content uses credit packs. Therapy session charges are separate from platform access.
Compare plans and parent creditsCan I schedule sessions and create invoices?
Yes. You can organize sessions and create invoices from selected visits. Practices manage their own billing rates and payment setup.
Explore scheduling and invoicingDo I need approval before using my professional account?
Provide your license details and the requested document during signup. After confirming your email, you can enter your practice immediately without manual approval. Professionals remain responsible for accurate credentials and appropriate use.
Read the setup stepsWhere can I read about privacy and security?
The security page describes the platform’s data controls, and the privacy policy explains data handling and requests. Review both before deciding whether the platform fits your practice requirements.
Review security and data informationDoes OT Thinking provide occupational therapy or diagnose children?
OT Thinking provides software and activity tools. It does not replace assessment, diagnosis or individualized care from a qualified professional. Ask your treating therapist which activities and goals are appropriate.
Read the information for familiesOccupational therapy background and sources
The American Occupational Therapy Association describes occupational therapy as supporting participation in everyday activities. For independent background, read AOTA’s introduction to occupational therapy.
The product answers above describe OT Thinking’s own workflows. The AOTA reference explains the profession; it is not an endorsement or evidence of this software’s effectiveness.
For data handling, read our privacy policy. For corrections or product questions, contact our team.