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How to Advocate for Real Inclusion
In celebration of Down Syndrome Awareness Month, Fun and Function interviewed Jodi Samuels, known...
What is Sensory Play?
Any activity that engages our senses is a type of sensory play. Along with the five commonly...
What is Oral Motor Delay?
Oral motor skills refer to controlling the mouth muscles for speech, eating, and forming...
What is ADHD?
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurological disorder. Typically...
What is Cerebral Palsy?
Cerebral Palsy (CP) is the most common childhood motor disability caused by abnormal brain...
What is Hypotonia?
Also known as “low muscle tone,” hypotonia refers to a decrease in the amount of tension in...
Surpassing the Diagnosis
Surpassing the DiagnosisIt’s not every day that a parent of a child with autism turns his...
What is a Sensory Bin?
Sensory bins are containers filled with a variety of sensory materials for kids to explore....
What is Social-Emotional Learning?
Social-emotional learning, or SEL, is the continuous process of learning and developing skills...
What is Sensory Integration?
The nervous system sends sensory input to the brain, where it all needs to be processed,...
What is Stimming?
What is Stimming?“Stimming” is short for “self-stimulation.” These repetitive behaviors...
What is Sensory Overload?
Sensory overload is when your brain is receiving more input from your senses than it can...
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Flapping or Jumping? How to Cope with Sensory Overload
When your body receives sensory information, your brain processes it and determines the appropriate response. For example, when you hear your name being called, you look up. When you touch something hot, you instinctively pull your hand away. This is...-
2021 Holiday Gift Guide: Shop by Sensory Type
Good things come in different packages! Find the perfect gift for playful activities, calming or energizing, or stress relief. Our therapists, led by Adina Steinberg OTR/L, curated this collection of sensory essentials for the holidays. Find... -
Heel First! Strategies to Prevent and Reduce Toe Walking
Does your child walk on the toes or balls of the feet? Toe walking can lead to falling, and may be symptomatic of vestibular issues and developmental delays. Try our movement activities to help prevent and reduce toe walking. Remember to encourage... -
Sensory Survival For Teens
This post was originally posted on 06/19/2017. It was updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness on 07/15/2021 Teens don't like to stand out so it's vital to find subtle ways to address their changing sensory needs. Whether your teen is a sensory... -
Valentine’s Day Sensory Solutions
It's the one day of the year when we all think of LOVE. Valentine's Day is all about chocolate, hearts, cards, roses and …..Meltdowns!!! For your sensory deprived or over-stimulated child, Valentine's Day may feel more like….Oh no! Maybe your child... -
9 Tips for Navigating Holidays with Special Needs
Does your child get overwhelmed by holiday cheer? Our team at Fun and Function has put together a few tips to ease the challenge of the holiday season with a family member who has special needs.1. Share the PlanTalk openly about what your plans are...
