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Featured Professional & Parent: Christine

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Featured Parent: Margie

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Featured Parent: Dianna

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Our Experience with Disney

Our Experience with Disney

March, April, and May are big months around our house. We've got my birthday, Joseph's (my oldest)...
Featured Parent: Fallon

Featured Parent: Fallon

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Featured Professional: Tammy

Featured Professional: Tammy

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Featured Parent: Andria

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9 Guidelines for Interacting with Insurance Companies, Hospitals, and Other Institutions

9 Guidelines for Interacting with Insurance Companies, Hospitals, and Other Institutions

Interacting with insurance companies, government agencies and other institutions on the behalf of...
Featured Parent: Jessica Kollar

Featured Parent: Jessica Kollar

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Featured Parent: Amy

Featured Parent: Amy

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Featured Parent: Zoila

Featured Parent: Zoila

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Featured Professional: Kathy

Featured Professional: Kathy

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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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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...