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Best Toys for 8 Year Old With Autism
Do you need some toys that work for your child with autism? It can be frustrating to buy one toy...
The Benefits of Obstacle Courses
When it comes to physical exercise, getting kids up and moving can be a challenge. Using...
Best Toys for 3 Year Old Child With Autism
With all the toys out there on the market, it can be overwhelming to choose the best toys for a...
How to Install Sensory Swings
Looking for an indoor swing? This might be one of the best purchases you can make for your home,...
The Benefits of Weighted Blankets
Weighted blankets have long been used in the special needs community. In recent years they have...
Mindfulness for Kids
At some point in life we’ve all been told to “focus on the task at hand,” “stop...
5 Reasons Crawling Is Important
Does it matter if you crawled as a baby? The CDC no longer considers crawling to be a milestone....
How to Get Your Kids to Practice Handwriting
It can be tough to encourage your kids to practice handwriting. They’d rather play than do...
Top 10+ Sensory Tools for Back-to-School
Your kids may not want to admit it, but school is starting again soon. The transition back to a...
Back to School Strategies for Kids with Autism and Special Needs
It’s time to transition to the structured routines of the school year again. This can come with...
10+ Resources for Your Family's Special Needs
To expand your resources, Fun and Function is sharing this list of nonprofit services with you....
Summer Activities for Kids with Autism
Splashdown! Camp is in full swing and homework is long forgotten. For children with special needs...
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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...
