Author: Malkie Ward, OTR/L

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Malkie Ward, OTR/L

Malkie Ward is a pediatric occupational therapist, with most of her experience in the 3-5 preschool age population. She is passionate about supporting children in the development of their sensory system by taking cues from their personal and evolving sensory preferences and behaviors.

Malkie is a Product Developer and Product Education Expert, designing sensory tools andmich sensory solutions. She uses social media to educate clients of all ages and abilities on how to select and implement the sensory tools that are best for them.

If you'd like to browse her educational reels or pose a sensory question to Malkie, you can do so through Fun and Function's instagram page @funandfunction

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5 Reasons Crawling Is Important

5 Reasons Crawling Is Important

Does it matter if you crawled as a baby? The CDC no longer considers crawling to be a milestone....
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Top 10+ Sensory Tools for Back-to-School

Top 10+ Sensory Tools for Back-to-School

Your kids may not want to admit it, but school is starting again soon. The transition back to a...
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How to Get Your Kids to Practice Handwriting

How to Get Your Kids to Practice Handwriting

It can be tough to encourage your kids to practice handwriting. They’d rather play than do...
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Tips for Sensory-Friendly Bath Time

Tips for Sensory-Friendly Bath Time

As the end of the day draws near and it’s time to take a bath, many parents find that their...
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5 Tips For Mealtime Success

5 Tips For Mealtime Success

Feeding and mealtimes are often stressful for a variety of reasons. Your toddler might be going...
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