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ADHD? Help Kids (and Teens) Pay Attention
A few weeks ago I decided to sign up for Sanity School. Apparently I'm not the only parent who can...
Ommmm! Benefits of Yoga For Kids!
It's the exercise that everyone can do: Yoga. Well known for its ability to calm, engage and focus,...
Introducing Your Child to A Weighted Vest
They're all the rave, weighted vests. If you have a child with autism, Sensory Processing Disorder...
Best Toys for 10 Year Old With Autism
Finding the right toys for a 10-year-old with Autism can be challenging, especially because you...
What’s Therapeutic about a Weighted Blanket?
The first time I heard about weighted blankets, I had an instant "Ah-Ha!" moment. As a child, I...
Take Your Sensory Diet Outdoors
Caught in a snowdrift? If you've managed to avoid the snow or rain, you might think yourself quite...
Best Toys For 12 Year Old With Autism
If you have a 12-year-old with Autism, you want to give them the very best in all aspects of life,...
7 Sensory Ways to Improve Communication
At the heart of every human being is the ability to communicate. Though a typical speech therapy...
Classroom Gifts for Your Teacher
Get a great gift for your teacher, easily! Whether your child is in a special needs school or a...
Holiday Gift Guide 2015: Sensory Toys for Autism, ADHD and Sensory Processing Disorder
Shopping for gift ideas for a sensory sensitive individual? Someone with autism? Sensory...
Best Toys For 5 Year Old With Autism
Finding the right toy for your five-year-old who has special needs can prove to be quite...
Social Skill Activities for Kids with Autism
Not everyone is born with innate ability to socialize appropriately. Social norms are learned from...
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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...
