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Four Ways to Practice Using Utensils
People often take the skill of eating with utensils for granted, but it is actually not an...
How to Balance Types of Play
“You can play after you finish your homework.” “Eat dinner and then go...
What is a Sensory Diet?
A sensory diet is a series of activities that cater to your sensory sensitivities and preferences...
6 Activities to Get Warm this Winter
As the weather gets colder, we look for ways to warm up. Whether you focus on raising your body...
How to Choose Flexible Classroom Seating
Do you struggle with sitting still? Movement can help students learn better, making flexible...
How to Rev up a Sluggish Child
As the days get shorter and the weather gets colder (or even on a rainy summer day), sensory...
Solutions for 8 Types of Sensory Needs
Everyone has 8 different senses, but within that there are countless sensory types. It can be...
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...
25 Sensory-Friendly Holiday Gifts For 2022
Find the perfect gifts for your family and friends! We've matched each sensory need with the best...
7 Sensory Tools to Use for Speech Development
Sometimes kids with sensory processing disorders have trouble expressing themselves. This can be...
Social Stories for Kids: What, How and Why
Kids with autism or other sensory processing disorders often have difficulty understanding what to...
3 Tips for Sensory Friendly Haircuts
Does your child resist haircuts at the barber? They might not like the vestibular input of sitting...
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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...
