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Building Social Skills While Social Distancing
As lockdowns, school closures, and changing restrictions continue, a question many parents...
Do Fidgets Help Kids Transition?
Transitions always have their challenges. Kids find comfort in familiarity and routine, meaning...
Sensory Solutions for Trauma in Kids
Over the course of 2020, we’ve all found ourselves in unexpected and difficult circumstances....
5 Indoor Fine Motor Activities to Do At Home
5 Indoor Fine Motor Activities to Do At Home Few of us were prepared for the challenge of keeping...
Boredom or Motor Planning Issues?
Boredom or Motor Planning Issues? As quarantine continues and summer marches on, you might have...
Benefits of Sensory Play
Playtime and childhood often go hand in hand, or even seem synonymous for many people. We may...
Challenges of Wearing Face Masks with SPD/ASD
Has anyone ever told you that your face is easy to read? We often take facial expressions for...
Noise Sensitivity
Noise SensitivitySensitivity to loud noises could be, but is not necessarily, a sign of...
Coronavirus: Expecting the Unexpected
School is closed. Now what?
The email came. Your child’s school is closed for at least two...
How Can You Slow the Spread of Coronavirus in Your School?
The best approach to prevent coronavirus spreading in your school is the same approach used for all...
Energize or Calm? How to use color in your sensory room
Starting a sensory room and not sure about color? It really depends on the intended purpose of...
We Now Offer Zero-Interest Financing!
Managing special needs can be costly. To help families, Fun and Function has partnered with Affirm...
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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...
