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5 Homework Helpers
"Michael get down here now! You haven't finished your homework! Ugh!"Sound familiar? Who hasn't...
5 Strategies for Kids Who Chew and Bite
So you've got a biter on your hands? Or a kid who is chewing up their shirt sleeves and collars?...
5 Ways to Relieve Your Child's Anxiety
Anxiety in children is no laughing matter. If you have a child who is nervous, anxious or cries a...
Art Activities for Kids With Autism
Pull out the paint, crayons, paper and scraps. It's time to give your budding artist an outlet....
Creating an Autism-Friendly Classroom
Teaching and administering during a time when sensory integration, ADHD, Autism and a variety of...
Making the Most of Teachable Moments
As an Early Childhood Educator, I am big on 'teachable moments'. A teachable moment is an unplanned...
Autism and Eye Contact
It is well known that children with Autism have difficulty with eye contact. In fact, lack of good...
Fitness Tips for Children with Autism
Evidence is clear.
Activity breeds wellness….in everyone. For children with autism fitness...
To Play or Not to Play: Video Games and Children with Autism
Beep. Zap. Click. Ding. Swoosh!These are the sounds our children are exposed to while playing...
Active Bodies for Active Minds
I remember sitting in school. Well, I remember fidgeting in school. Sometimes it felt as if my body...
Speak Up!
I'm a mom of four. I have watched all my kids plus many others learn to talk. It's been quite...
Lose Your Car, Again?
I get lost in parking lots. So does my older son. We don't have the best visual memory. I'm sure it...
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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...
