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Organizing the Medical Paperwork
When you have kids with special needs, you have paperwork. Period. Whether their needs are medical...
More Fun Holiday Baking Tips for Children of Every Ability
I have been looking forward to cooking with my kids long before I had children. It's an awesome way...
Holiday Recipes to Makes our Kids Happy
For most families, the holidays mean food. Hosting parties, visiting relatives, treats, gifts......
Comfort Objects for Children
Comfort. Safety. Security. For children, these are all synonymous with love. Children have their...
Advocating for your Child Part 3: Communicate Well
As a special education teacher, I was privileged to be a member of many effective and talented IEP...
Advocating for your Child, Part Two: The IEP Process
In the second part of our series on advocating for your child, we'll be
talking about the...
Advocating for your Child (and students!): Part One
As the new school year begins, many families will be meeting with schools to review Individual...
The Benefits of Using Schedules for Kids with ASD
One of the first things any educator who works with kids with Autism Spectrum
Disorder learns is...
How to Facilitate A Successful Fire Drill
As a special education teacher, nothing could strike a cold bolt of fear into my heart like a fire...
8 Tips & Tricks for Successful Inclusion
Continuing our back-to-school series, this post will talk about tips for both special education and...
Teaching Tips: How to Tap into the Genius of Your Occupational Therapist
In all my years of teaching, my favorite colleagues were always OTs. I've never met a more...
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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...
