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Let's Go Swimming!
Do you have an indoor pool accessible to you? Well, you might just want to get Johnny out of the...
5 More Tips to Strengthen Relationships with Extended Family
It's a fact: the families that have the better support networks fare better overall. Keep stringing...
Extended Family and Special Needs: 7 Tips to Strengthen Relationships
As parents of kids with special needs, we sometimes operate in survival mode and neglect the...
Playing Catch to Help Eye-Hand Coordination
Catch! Practice can improve eye-hand coordination!Playing catch can be a struggle and create a...
5 Tips to Help Struggling Readers
Reading is a fundamental skill and can be a joyful activity, especially for children. However,...
Nourishing Creativity in Your Child
Have fun! The brain learns more easily in a happy, loving, safe environment, engaged in doing...
Potty Training Tips
Potty training can be stressful, especially for children with sensory integration disorder or...
SPD...It’s Not Just For Kids: Mall Overload
I decided to go to the mall yesterday. It's a small mall relatively speaking. I was looking for a...
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Monday, it Begins
My oldest son starts school on Monday. Middle school. Dun dun duuuuuuuuun. For two years, he's been...
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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...
