Author: Rivkie Berger OTR

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Rivkie Berger is an OT with 25+ years of experience. She spent many of those years working in classrooms, with children on the spectrum and children with ADHD and Down Syndrome.

She applies her special blend of knowledge and experience to create educational content and give webinars to our clients. She is also available to answer client questions and provide comprehensive training. She believes no sensory room or break box is complete without proper training. You can learn more sensory processing from her in our Sensory Coach series on the Fun and Function You Tube channel.

All blog posts of the author Rivkie Berger OTR

Sensory Toys & Play Ideas For Toddlers

Sensory Toys & Play Ideas For Toddlers

If you feel like your toddler is always getting into everything, then they’re engaging in...
8 Activities for Teaching Empathy

8 Activities for Teaching Empathy

The ability to identify with other people's emotions can elude children who struggle to process...
Best Sensory Bin Ideas For Tactile Exploration

Best Sensory Bin Ideas For Tactile Exploration

Children are naturally curious and love exploring different sensations, but some get stuck due to...
Top Baby Sensory Toys

Top Baby Sensory Toys

As soon as they are born, babies begin experiencing the world around them through their senses....
Planning the Best Autism-Friendly Vacation: Tips & Tools

Planning the Best Autism-Friendly Vacation: Tips & Tools

Vacations are ideally stress-free, which might seem like an impossibility if you’ve never...
Is Sensitivity to Loud Noises a Sign of Autism?

Is Sensitivity to Loud Noises a Sign of Autism?

When you are in a crowded and noisy environment you may have seen your child cover their ears or...
6 Activities to Get Warm this Winter

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 Rev up a Sluggish Child

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...
7 Sensory Tools to Use for Speech Development

7 Sensory Tools to Use for Speech Development

Sometimes kids with sensory processing disorders have trouble expressing themselves. This can be...
3 Tips for Sensory Friendly Haircuts

3 Tips for Sensory Friendly Haircuts

Does your child resist haircuts at the barber? They might not like the vestibular input of sitting...
Best Toys for 8 Year Old With Autism

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

The Benefits of Obstacle Courses

When it comes to physical exercise, getting kids up and moving can be a challenge. Using...
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