Latest Posts
Search Form
Featured Professional: Gloria
We have a new Featured Professional to introduce you to! Gloria is a professional who works with...
Featured Parent: Anara
We have a new Featured Parent to introduce you to! Anara is a parent to a child with special needs...
Featured Parent: Toni
We have a new Featured Parent to introduce you to! Toni is a parent to a child with special needs...
Featured Parent: Cindy
We have a new Featured Parent to introduce you to! Cindy is a parent to kids with special needs and...
Featured Parent: Vera
We have a new Featured Parent to introduce you to! Vera is a parent to kids with special needs and...
Featured Parent: Sue
We have a new Featured Parent to introduce you to! Sue is a parent to kids with special needs and...
Featured Parent: Susie
We have a new Featured Parent to introduce you to! Susie is a parent to a kiddo with special needs...
Featured Parent: Kim
We have a new Featured Parent to introduce you to! Kim is a parent to a kiddo with special needs...
Featured Parent: Evelyn
We have a new Featured Parent to introduce you to! Evelyn is a parent to kids with special needs...
Featured Parent: Debbie
We have a new Featured Parent to introduce you to! Debbie Yost is a parent to a special needs...
Featured Parent: Elizabeth
It's Monday, and it's time to introduce our very first featured interview! Elizabeth Hunter is a...
Support for Military Families
Military families with children who have special needs have it especially tough. They move often,...
Popular Posts
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...
