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Personal Space: Strategies for Setting Boundaries
If you and I were talking and then I step back, would you remain in place or move closer? Picking...
Simon Says: Use Coordination to Focus & Attend
Do you remember playing Simon Says? Well, it wasn't just a silly game to keep you out of trouble....
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,...
Safety Tips: Chewable Jewelry for Kids with ADHD
So you have a biter? Or a child who incessantly chews on their clothes, fingers, pencil tops and...
Winter Exercise For Sensory Seekers
It's time to Winterize! If you have kids who are climbing the walls or can't sit still, they...
Toys and Tools for Teaching
I don't know about you, but I think teaching and learning are much more fun if there are props,...
Sensory Gift Guide for 2016
This sensory gift guide was written for Fun and Function by Kristin Novotny from Little Mama...
Best Holiday Gifts for Kids (and adults) with Sensory Needs
Holiday season is just around the corner! If there are children in your life with unique...
Meltdowns? 6 Strategies to Manage Social Anxiety
"My son has meltdowns in a crowd or around guests. Help!" – Mom of 9-year-old Meltdowns...
Are you listening? How to Improve Attention!
One of the most elevated human qualities we have is the ability to attend. Our ability to attend is...
Let's Have A Ball
What's highly versatile, made of soft elastic and filled with air? A therapy ball (also known as...
Chores for Kids: Benefits for Every Age
Do you think kids' chores are overrated or tough to manage? Read on! Chores can provide awesome...
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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...
