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Common Back-to-School Questions, Answered By OTs
At the beginning of the school year or after a vacation, parents often grapple with questions...
5 Indoor Gross Motor Activities
When thinking about indoor activities for our kids, we often think of puzzles and board games....
Teacher Tips: 9 Great Ways to Communicate with Parents
If you’re a teacher then you’re familiar with the busy season that comes during the summer....
Sensory Friendly Clothing for Fall
With the change in weather comes a change in wardrobe as well. This may be good for kids who crave...
7 Benefits of Sensory Play
‘Sensory play’ describes activities that stimulate kids’ senses through the use of different...
Top 9 Sensory Room Items for Elementary Schools
Creating a sensory room in your school can benefit all students, but especially those with autism,...
Choosing the Right Preschool for Special Needs Kids
Preschool is full of potential! It may be your child's first experience at school and can give...
Resources for Student Wellness
Today’s students face increasingly more challenges each year. Students are expected to achieve...
Sensory Toys & Play Ideas For Toddlers
If you feel like your toddler is always getting into everything, then they’re engaging in...
Top Baby Sensory Toys
As soon as they are born, babies begin experiencing the world around them through their senses....
10 Strategies to Ease Stress of Travel
The chaos of packing, airport crowds and security, lengthy car rides and socializing with family...
8 Activities for Teaching Empathy
The ability to identify with other people's emotions can elude children who struggle to process...
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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...
