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Jessica McMurdie

Back-to-School Tips for Children with Sensory Needs

A Pediatric OT’s Expert Guide to Helping Your Child Thrive All School Year Long. Going back to school is exciting for many kids—but if your child has sensory processing challenges, the return to school can feel like stepping into a storm. Bright fluorescent lights, noisy hallways, scratchy clothing tags, and jam-packed schedules can quickly push a child’s nervous system into overload.

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August 15, 2026 No Comments
Sensory Processing
Jessica McMurdie

The 3 Patterns of Sensory Processing Disorder

A simple overview of what SPD can look like—and why knowing the pattern matters. SPD Doesn’t Look the Same in Every Child Some children with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) melt down when their clothes feel scratchy. Others seem not to notice pain at all. Some crash into walls and can’t stop moving. Others look clumsy or get tired easily from basic tasks like writing or sitting upright.

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May 22, 2025 No Comments
Sensory Processing
Jessica McMurdie

The 8 Sensory Systems

Visual Processing: Visual processing includes visual acuity (how clearly you can see) and ocular motor control (how well your eyes work together). Visual acuity is how clearly you can see things up close and far away. For example, 20/20 vision is considered normal visual acuity. Visual processing also includes other important ocular abilities that involve coordinated eye muscle movement.

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May 8, 2025 No Comments

Spooky Slime

Let’s get messy! In occupational therapy we have a few good and gooey reasons to make slime! Introducing different textures...

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Pumpkin Fidget

Is your child constantly touching things? Does your student have trouble sitting still while listening or while waiting? Do you...

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