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Why You Should Never, Ever Take Away Recess.

Recess is an essential part of a child’s school day for many reasons. The opportunities for movement are key foundations to a child’s overall well-being and health as well as their sensory motor development. Recess sets the stage for developing play skills, social skills and self-regulation, which all help kids learn how to successfully socially navigate through life.

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April 28, 2021 No Comments
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Jessica McMurdie

OT Adventure in New Orleans

ne of my all time favorite hobbies is traveling. I was in my element “nerding out” at amazing courses at conference and sightseeing in NOLA!

I learned more about the current evidence and best practices for topics like… SENSORY PROCESSING, how to support kids with EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING CHALLENGES, HANDWRITING STRATEGIES for kids who hate to write and OTs role with COMPLEX FEEDING DISORDERS.

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April 28, 2021 No Comments
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Jessica McMurdie

Let’s celebrate mom

To all the Moms out there… Mother’s Day is the time for you to celebrate YOU! Give yourself a pat on the back and some praise cookies for ALL of the time, energy and love you have put into this journey called motherhood. You are AMAZING!

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April 23, 2021 No Comments
Child Development Screening Checklists
Jessica McMurdie

OT Screening Checklists

Do you suspect that your child or student may have challenges reaching certain developmental milestones? The Preschool and School Age OT Screening Checklists are practical tools for teachers, parents and therapists that provide a holistic perspective on key areas of development that may be hindering a child’s participation and performance during every day routines.

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April 22, 2021 No Comments
Child Development Screening Checklists
Jessica McMurdie

Occupational Therapy School Age Screening Checklist- FREE

How are things going at school? Do you think your student could use a boost? Occupational Therapists help kids reach their developmental milestones, improve motor skills, handwriting legibility, sensory processing and social skills. If your student is experiencing any of the following that are interfering with his or her participation, success at school or confidence in the classroom… then occupational therapy intervention may be helpful.

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April 20, 2021 No Comments
Child Development Screening Checklists
Jessica McMurdie

Occupational Therapy Preschool Screening Checklist- FREE

How are things going at preschool? Do you have a 3, 4 or 5 year old at home? Occupational Therapists help preschoolers achieve their developmental milestones and get ready for kindergarten! Occupational therapy can help children build important fine motor, sensory processing and social skills. Many parents worry about their child “appearing different” or “standing out”, however if the foundational kindergarten readiness skills are not addressed early on, kids may struggle more later on, and their problems will become even more noticeable.

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April 20, 2021 No Comments
Telehealth
Jessica McMurdie

Are you licensed for telehealth?

Did you know that some states are requiring occupational therapy providers to take telemedicine training prior to offering telehealth services? Do you know if your state is requiring this of your license? If you’re not sure, you’d better double check because recently Washington state enacted a new law for all licensed OT practitioners beginning in 2021.

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April 15, 2021 No Comments
Telehealth
Jessica McMurdie

5 Reasons You Need To Know the New Telehealth Terminology

Have you ever wondered what is tele-health? And what’s the difference between telehealth and telemedicine? Actually, what’s the difference between telehealth, telepractice, teletherapy, Teletubbies, television…. as you can see, there are so many different tele-health terms…. Telemedicine terms… that it’s no wonder why people are confused.

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March 21, 2021 No Comments

Friendship Party

Valentines Day is a sweet reminder to celebrate love and friendship! The kids at the clinic love these friendship themed...

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