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Best Sensory Bin Ideas For Tactile Exploration
Children are naturally curious and love exploring different sensations, but some get stuck due to...
Planning the Best Autism-Friendly Vacation: Tips & Tools
Vacations are ideally stress-free, which might seem like an impossibility if you’ve never...
10 Fun Activities for Fathers Day
Dads have a unique role in their children’s lives that may vary with cultural context or family...
Is Sensitivity to Loud Noises a Sign of Autism?
When you are in a crowded and noisy environment you may have seen your child cover their ears or...
Bedtime Strategies for Children with Autism
Many parents find bedtime frustrating on the best of days. Though typical recommendations say to...
Perseveration in Individuals with Autism
You may have seen someone flap their hands or spin repeatedly. Maybe you overheard a child...
Sensory Tools for Positive Transitions
Sometimes getting our kids from point A to point B is not simple. Some kids resist change as a...
4 Ways to Improve Your Core Strength
We’ve all heard that it’s important to keep our “core” strong - but what does that really...
Autism Awareness Month: 10 Activities for You and your Family
Do you have autism or support someone with autism? We want to hear your story! Tell us about...
Does Handwriting Matter?
In our modern digital age, handwriting seems like a thing of the past. When typing is faster,...
What is Fine Motor Delay?
Fine motor skills depend on the coordination, speed and strength of the small muscles in your...
Tactile Defensiveness and Strategies to Help
Touch, or tactile processing, is one of our 8 senses. It allows us to process information from our...
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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...
