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

Best Toys for 3 Year Old Child With Autism

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...
The Why, When and Which of Weighted Blankets

The Why, When and Which of Weighted Blankets

Are weighted blankets worth the price or are they just a fad? Weighted blankets have received many...
The Benefits of Chewies for Children with Autism and SPD

The Benefits of Chewies for Children with Autism and SPD

Many children with sensory processing disorders (SPD) and autism have a tendency to chew on any...
Helping Children with Sensory Issues Survive and Thrive on the Fourth of July

Helping Children with Sensory Issues Survive and Thrive on the Fourth of July

The Fourth of July is a day filled with festivities, fireworks and fun for many families. However,...
10 Fun Activities for Fathers Day

10 Fun Activities for Fathers Day

Dads have a unique role in their children’s lives that may vary with cultural context or family...
Signs of Sensory Processing Disorder in a 3-Year-Old

Signs of Sensory Processing Disorder in a 3-Year-Old

Are you troubled by some behaviors that you are seeing in your 3-year-old? Chances are it’s...
Choosing the Right Preschool for Special Needs Kids

Choosing the Right Preschool for Special Needs Kids

Preschool is full of potential! It may be your child's first experience at school and can give...
Six Heavy Work Activities for Kids with Sensory Needs

Six Heavy Work Activities for Kids with Sensory Needs

Engaging the body and the brain is important for kids with sensory processing disorders, autism,...
Sensory Tools for Positive Transitions

Sensory Tools for Positive Transitions

Sometimes getting our kids from  point A to point B is not simple. Some kids resist change as a...
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...
Do Wiggle Cushions Really Help Kids With ADHD?

Do Wiggle Cushions Really Help Kids With ADHD?

Kids with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are often admonished for having “ants...
Wandering and Elopement

Wandering and Elopement

If you’re the parent of a child with autism, you may have experienced wandering or elopement....
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