The chaos of packing, airport crowds and security, lengthy car rides and yes, even overexposure to family and friends is enough to erode any holiday traveler’s festive spirit. Add traveling with children into the equation, especially when special needs are involved, and some parents might wish they could just stay home. But a few preparations, [...]
Whether it’s noise or new faces, travel and a new environment can be challenging for children with autism or sensory integration disorder. Here are some helpful travel tips:
-Prepare the child in advance either verbally or with pictures
-Have the child choose something familiar to take along as a transition tool
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It’s been a while since my last post…I’ve been enjoying the summer with my children and have neglected some of my weekly rituals. Since the last post much has happened. The buzz is spreading- Fun and Function made it to the About Special Needs home page! I’ve been to the emergency room with two [...]
Attention Deficit Disorder has a reputation as being a problematic condition that does not work in the classroom. In most schools, kids are required to sit, listen and write. They cannot pace, chew and listen. Or listen, multi-task, pace and sit.
If you are not familiar with ADD the second two options might sound [...]
Words and actions offered in poor taste can make tolerable situations unbearable.
Take my friend M. for example. She took her child to a neurologist due to her concerns with the baby’s poor development. Dr. Neurologist met with M. and announced all the grim possibilities and ordered an MRI. M. received no return call after [...]
A year ago today, my 4-year-old daughter was scared to run. She cried at the playground and clung to my leg. She could not pump on a swing, climb the monkey bars or enjoy a see-saw. She shrieked in fright when a pack of 4-year-old boys and girls came too close. She [...]
Backpacks and sweaters pepper the lawns while their young owners bike, run, skate, or just chat with each other. The sunshine feels warm and the air smells sweet and summer is clearly on its way. Though school buses will soon come down my street and break up this early morning scene, one can already [...]
Thanks to your vote we are among eight other finalists on IdeaBlob’s $10,000 idea contest. The idea with the most votes at the end of the month wins, and voting for us reopens today! So please, take two minutes and vote for us on IdeaBlob at this link http://ideablob.com/ideas/2224-FunandFunction-com-Kids-With-Sp - if you did [...]
My daughter would like to know who is on the phone. She has been cooperative all morning and shared with her brother. But now, she begs for my attention. The scene:
4 year old:”Mommmmy, who are you talking to?”
Myself (preoccupied) :”Mmmm”
4 year old (shrill) : “WHO?”
Myself (scattered): Um Hum
4 year old: “Waaaaa, tell [...]
