How to Help a Picky Eater: Mealtime Tips, Sensory Issues & Meal Ideas
If you're dealing with picky eating in children, you're not alone.Many parents worry when their c...
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Ways to Prevent Bullying in the Classroom: Strategies for Teachers
School bullying can affect students' academic success, sense of belonging and emotional well-bein...
School Culture Strategies to Improve Student Engagement
A positive school culture does more than create a welcoming atmosphere. It helps students feel co...
Learning Styles Explained: Types, Myths and How to Support Every Learner
You may have heard the term ‘learning styles’ used to describe how children learn and process inf...
Sensory Input: Weighted vs. Compression Benefits
When choosing a therapy tool, you can opt for weight or compression (pressure). Though these are ...
Creative & Cozy Sensory Corner Ideas for Classrooms
Calming corners in classrooms, often called cozy corners, provide a sensory-based solution to hel...
IEP vs 504 Education Plans: A Guide for Parents
Every child has a unique way of learning. For some students, the right kind of support and accomm...
What 28 Occupational Therapists Share About Our Sensory Tools
With a huge variety of sensory products on the market, it can be challenging to choose the tools ...
Q&A With Our Founder & CEO Aviva Weiss
Question: If you could transport customers into a meeting with Fun and Function staff, what would...
Co-Regulation Techniques and Strategies for Kids
Our days are filled with moments of self-regulation, even when we don’t realize it. Taking deep b...
Why Weighted Stuffed Animals Are a Powerful Tool for Regulation
For kids who struggle with self-regulation, transitions or sensory integration, the right tool ca...
A Guide To Cerebral Palsy: Support & Care Tips
Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a common developmental disability that affects movement and posture. It...
Fun and Function Featured in the UPS Holiday Catalog
Fun and Function sensory products are once again being spotlighted, this time in the UPS holiday ...
Supporting Kids With Autism at Home & School
Families raising children with autism know that success relies on teamwork both at home and at sc...
Holiday Gift Guide: Sensory-Friendly Gifts for Kids
It’s the perfect time to find gifts that spark joy, inspire play and bring calm when kids need it...
Living with Autism: Practical Advice for Families
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that impacts a person’s interact...
Is Being Sensitive to Sound a Sign of Autism?
When you are in a crowded and noisy environment you may have seen your child cover their ears or ...
What is Autism? A Guide for Support and Care
Receiving an autism diagnosis can feel overwhelming and even scary. It doesn’t have to, though. ...
How Sensory Spaces Help Develop Social and Emotional Skills
As parents and teachers, we strive to help children navigate everyday challenges, especially as a...
How to Create A Sensory Friendly Birthday Party
Birthday parties can be fun, memorable celebrations, but for some kids they can feel overwhelming...
Back to School Sensory Strategies for Kids With Autism or SPD
The back-to-school season can be exciting, but for kids with sensory processing disorders or auti...
Living with ADHD: Practical Advice for Families
ADHD, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, can feel like living on a rollercoaster. This...
Top Sensory Tools for Back-to-School in 2025
As the beginning of school approaches, many kids may feel stressed or anxious about all of the ne...
Autism-Friendly Exercise Ideas for Kids
Exercise is an important component of maintaining a healthy lifestyle for all children. In the U...
6 Benefits of Jumping for Kids’ Health and Development
Jumping is more than just a fun activity—it’s a powerful exercise for kids. The benefits of jump...
ADHD and Homework Management: Success Strategies
When it comes to homework and concentration, even the most disciplined and motivated child might ...
Flying With Autism or ADHD: Sensory Travel Tips
The airport industry is focusing more heavily on the passenger experience. It seems like a simple...
What is ADHD? A Guide for Support and Care
As a parent, you know your child better than anyone. You see their creativity and curiosity—but ...
How To Use ESA Funds to Support Your Child's Special Needs Education
What Is an Education Savings Account? Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) are state-sponsored prog...
Beyond Black Friday! Get Early Access and Save on Sensory Solutions
While the busiest shopping days are Black Friday and Cyber Monday, you can find sensory-friendly ...
Top Ways Schools Evaluate Effectiveness of Their Sensory Rooms
Sensory rooms in schools are designed to help students regulate emotions, reduce negative behavio...
How to Choose Flexible Classroom Seating
Do you find that your students struggle to sit still? If they are constantly shifting position o...
Outdoor Sensory Activities for Spring and Summer
Nature is a fantastic sensory playground where muscles can move and sensations can sing. However...
by Rivkie Berger OT
| 4 min read
How to Refresh Your Classroom
Smart Ways To Spend End-Of-Year Funds As the school year ends, many educators are faced with left...
The Best Games to Improve Visual Perceptual Skills
You’ve probably never stopped to think about the amazing process that allows you to read a billbo...
Personal Space: Strategies for Setting Boundaries
All kids need to master the concept of personal space and boundaries. For those with sensory pro...
Sensory Strategies to Improve Toilet Training
Using the toilet is a learned skill, one which many children struggle to learn. It requires you ...
3 Activities to Support Inclusion
Join us in empowering people as we celebrate World Autism Month in April. By bringing awareness ...
Sensory Hallways: Boosting Classroom Concentration and Focus
Sitting still and paying attention for an entire day of school can feel like an impossible task f...
The Benefits of Sensory Swings: Passive vs. Active Swinging
Sensory swings are more than just fun to play on. They offer incredible benefits for children wi...
How to Use Sensory Corners in the Classroom Without Disrupting Other Students
Classroom sensory corners are a fantastic way to support students who need a little extra help wi...
How to Install Sensory Swings
Looking for an indoor swing? Many people feel it is one of the best investments they make for th...
How to Set Up an Effective Classroom Corner for Sensory Regulation
Creating a sensory corner in your classroom can be a game-changer for kids who need a little extr...
Benefits of Climbing for Sensory Processing Disorders
Children with sensory processing disorders (SPD) may struggle to regulate their system so that th...
Choosing the Right Weighted or Compression Vest for Your Needs
Weighted vests and compression vests are valuable tools for people with sensory processing challe...
6 Activities to Get Warm this Winter
As winter settles in and temperatures fall, it can be tough to find engaging activities for senso...
How to Guide Students to the Right Sensory Tools for Their Behaviors
Students with sensory challenges may struggle to focus, stay calm and engage in learning. They m...
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 ...
Vest On, Vest Off: How Long Should Your Child Wear a Weighted Vest?
As a parent or caregiver of a child with sensory processing challenges such as sensory processing...
Tips to Help Struggling Readers with Sensory Tools
Reading is a very important part of learning and can be a magical part of childhood, sparking ima...
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Vest On, Vest Off: How Long Should Your Child Wear a Weighted Vest?
As a parent or caregiver of a child with sensory processing challenges such as sensory processing disorder (SPD), autism or ADHD, you’ve probably heard about the benefits of weighted vests. These simple tools can offer calming deep pressure input...
Tips to Help Struggling Readers with Sensory Tools
Reading is a very important part of learning and can be a magical part of childhood, sparking imagination and curiosity. However for many children, especially those with sensory processing challenges, it can be a daunting task. It’s crucial to f...
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.
How to Guide Students to the Right Sensory Tools for Their Behaviors
Students with sensory challenges may struggle to focus, stay calm and engage in learning. They might appear hyperactive, disruptive or restless when, in reality, they simply need to find the right sensory tool to self-regulate. Using sensory too...
6 Activities to Get Warm this Winter
As winter settles in and temperatures fall, it can be tough to find engaging activities for sensory seeking kids while staying warm. Challenge their muscles and get their bodies moving with these fun sensory-friendly activities!
Choosing the Right Weighted or Compression Vest for Your Needs
Weighted vests and compression vests are valuable tools for people with sensory processing challenges, ADHD, autism and anxiety. These vests provide calming, organizing input that helps the wearer feel grounded and focused. However, not all vest...
Benefits of Climbing for Sensory Processing Disorders
Children with sensory processing disorders (SPD) may struggle to regulate their system so that they can concentrate and achieve sensory equilibrium. Whether a child is a sensory seeker or a sensory avoider, getting the right amount of input will ...
How to Set Up an Effective Classroom Corner for Sensory Regulation
Creating a sensory corner in your classroom can be a game-changer for kids who need a little extra support to stay focused and feel comfortable throughout the school day. Sensory corners, outfitted with specific sensory tools, can help address th...
How to Install Sensory Swings
Looking for an indoor swing? Many people feel it is one of the best investments they make for their home, clinic or school sensory space. How and where you hang your swing can make all the difference.
How to Use Sensory Corners in the Classroom Without Disrupting Other Students
Classroom sensory corners are a fantastic way to support students who need a little extra help with focus and self-regulation. They provide a safe space for children to take a break and return when they are ready to learn. (Read this article to ...
The Benefits of Sensory Swings: Passive vs. Active Swinging
Sensory swings are more than just fun to play on. They offer incredible benefits for children with sensory processing challenges, autism, ADHD or anxiety. Spending time on a swing can help regulate the sensory system, improve focus, boost emotio...
Sensory Hallways: Boosting Classroom Concentration and Focus
Sitting still and paying attention for an entire day of school can feel like an impossible task for many students. Even the break they get during recess might not be enough. While installing a full sensory room in every school would be an incred...
3 Activities to Support Inclusion
Join us in empowering people as we celebrate World Autism Month in April. By bringing awareness to the sensory aspects of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), we can help advocate for better accommodations and greater inclusion. Our team of occupatio...
Sensory Strategies to Improve Toilet Training
Using the toilet is a learned skill, one which many children struggle to learn. It requires you to recognize that you feel a certain way physically, and then connect that sensation to the need to use the bathroom. Children with autism or other s...
Personal Space: Strategies for Setting Boundaries
All kids need to master the concept of personal space and boundaries. For those with sensory processing challenges, understanding and respecting these personal boundaries can be even more difficult! This concept is very important for developing ...
The Best Games to Improve Visual Perceptual Skills
You’ve probably never stopped to think about the amazing process that allows you to read a billboard or navigate a menu at a restaurant. Yet behind the scenes, your brain is relying on seven distinct visual perceptual skills to process the inform...
How to Refresh Your Classroom
Smart Ways To Spend End-Of-Year Funds As the school year ends, many educators are faced with leftover funding that needs to be allocated or lost. These funds are perfect for updating your learning spaces with a fresh, sensory-friendly approach. ...
Outdoor Sensory Activities for Spring and Summer
Nature is a fantastic sensory playground where muscles can move and sensations can sing. However, the transition to outdoor activities can be challenging for some. Sensory sensitivities may affect how a child perceives and reacts to sensory inpu...
| 4 min read
How to Choose Flexible Classroom Seating
Do you find that your students struggle to sit still? If they are constantly shifting position or rocking back and forth on their chair legs, then it's probably time to consider alternative seating options. Although it may seem counterintuitive,...
Top Ways Schools Evaluate Effectiveness of Their Sensory Rooms
Sensory rooms in schools are designed to help students regulate emotions, reduce negative behaviors and enhance learning readiness. Whether or not your school has a sensory room yet, you may wonder: Do they really work? This post explores how sc...
Beyond Black Friday! Get Early Access and Save on Sensory Solutions
While the busiest shopping days are Black Friday and Cyber Monday, you can find sensory-friendly deals year-round. Choose the brand that you like and trust, and subscribe for early access. It’s easy with quick signup at funandfunction.com or direc...
How To Use ESA Funds to Support Your Child's Special Needs Education
What Is an Education Savings Account? Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) are state-sponsored programs that provide families with funding to support their children’s learning. These programs are designed to help students, often particularly those ...
What is ADHD? A Guide for Support and Care
As a parent, you know your child better than anyone. You see their creativity and curiosity—but maybe you’ve also noticed challenges with focus, sitting still or following directions. If you’ve ever wondered whether these behaviors might be more...
Flying With Autism or ADHD: Sensory Travel Tips
The airport industry is focusing more heavily on the passenger experience. It seems like a simple investment, since happy passengers will spend more time in the airport and likely spend more money during that time. They’re also more likely to come...
ADHD and Homework Management: Success Strategies
When it comes to homework and concentration, even the most disciplined and motivated child might balk after sitting in school for most of the day. For kids with ADHD this often becomes a battle that can fray even a solid parent-child relationship....
6 Benefits of Jumping for Kids’ Health and Development
Jumping is more than just a fun activity—it’s a powerful exercise for kids. The benefits of jumping support a child’s body and brain, encouraging them to move their bodies, regulate their energy, and build essential skills for growth and developm...
Autism-Friendly Exercise Ideas for Kids
Exercise is an important component of maintaining a healthy lifestyle for all children. In the United States, 1 in 5 children between the ages of 2 and 19 years of age are considered overweight or obese with children diagnosed with autism spectru...
Top Sensory Tools for Back-to-School in 2025
As the beginning of school approaches, many kids may feel stressed or anxious about all of the new things ahead. Transitioning to spending more time indoors and concentrating on lessons can be difficult, especially after the fun and relaxation of...
Living with ADHD: Practical Advice for Families
ADHD, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, can feel like living on a rollercoaster. This neurodevelopmental condition affects focus, attention, behavior and emotional regulation. While it’s often diagnosed in childhood, some people carry...
Back to School Sensory Strategies for Kids With Autism or SPD
The back-to-school season can be exciting, but for kids with sensory processing disorders or autism it can bring additional challenges. New routines, unfamiliar classrooms and sudden changes can lead to anxiety and dysregulation. Incorporating s...
How to Create A Sensory Friendly Birthday Party
Birthday parties can be fun, memorable celebrations, but for some kids they can feel overwhelming. Lots of guests, loud singing and playing, all the attention—the increased amount of input can lead to sensory overload. Our occupational therapist...
How Sensory Spaces Help Develop Social and Emotional Skills
As parents and teachers, we strive to help children navigate everyday challenges, especially as anxiety becomes increasingly common. More and more people are approaching this from a sensory perspective. Incorporating sensory play through calming...
What is Autism? A Guide for Support and Care
Receiving an autism diagnosis can feel overwhelming and even scary. It doesn’t have to, though. Armed with an understanding of the disorder, as well as tips from occupational therapists, you can offer your child the support they need.
Is Being Sensitive to Sound a Sign of Autism?
When you are in a crowded and noisy environment you may have seen your child cover their ears or express other signs of frustration, such as becoming so overwhelmed that they have a meltdown. You might wonder if getting so overwhelmed and oversti...
Living with Autism: Practical Advice for Families
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that impacts a person’s interactions with the world around them, their behavior and their communication. But no one’s experience of autism is exactly alike. Some kids might gravita...
Holiday Gift Guide: Sensory-Friendly Gifts for Kids
It’s the perfect time to find gifts that spark joy, inspire play and bring calm when kids need it most. If you’re looking for holiday gift ideas for kids that blend fun with purpose, you’ve come to the right place. Our occupational therapists ro...
Supporting Kids With Autism at Home & School
Families raising children with autism know that success relies on teamwork both at home and at school. Parents, teachers and therapists each play a role in providing the right support, whether it’s through structured routines, sensory tools or aut...
Fun and Function Featured in the UPS Holiday Catalog
Fun and Function sensory products are once again being spotlighted, this time in the UPS holiday catalog. We’re proud of our collaboration with UPS/Amex and hope this national spotlight will help more families, educators and therapists discover to...
A Guide To Cerebral Palsy: Support & Care Tips
Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a common developmental disability that affects movement and posture. It...
Why Weighted Stuffed Animals Are a Powerful Tool for Regulation
For kids who struggle with self-regulation, transitions or sensory integration, the right tool can make a world of difference. Many people find deep pressure input from weighted tools to be very calming. Our occupational therapists designed a coll...
Co-Regulation Techniques and Strategies for Kids
Our days are filled with moments of self-regulation, even when we don’t realize it. Taking deep breaths when we feel stressed or taking a break from a frustrating task are examples of positive self-regulation skills. However, the ability to unders...
Q&A With Our Founder & CEO Aviva Weiss
Question: If you could transport customers into a meeting with Fun and Function staff, what would they be most surprised to find out about the product development process? Aviva Weiss: I think they would be most surprised by how much thought and c...
What 28 Occupational Therapists Share About Our Sensory Tools
With a huge variety of sensory products on the market, it can be challenging to choose the tools that will work best for your students. Our team partnered with a group of 28 occupational therapists to rate sensory tools they use with their student...
IEP vs 504 Education Plans: A Guide for Parents
Every child has a unique way of learning. For some students, the right kind of support and accommodations at school can be the key to real progress. If your child is struggling academically, socially or behaviorally, you may have heard the terms “...
Creative & Cozy Sensory Corner Ideas for Classrooms
Calming corners in classrooms, often called cozy corners, provide a sensory-based solution to help students manage emotions and behaviors without leaving the learning environment. These calming spaces improve focus, support emotional regulation an...
Sensory Input: Weighted vs. Compression Benefits
When choosing a therapy tool, you can opt for weight or compression (pressure). Though these are not so different, our therapist team is often asked, "Should I purchase a weighted vest or a pressure vest for my child?" While it's largely a matter ...
Learning Styles Explained: Types, Myths and How to Support Every Learner
You may have heard the term ‘learning styles’ used to describe how children learn and process information. Your child might have been labeled as a ‘visual learner’ or a ‘hands-on learner’. Many parents and educators find it helpful to identify a c...
School Culture Strategies to Improve Student Engagement
A positive school culture does more than create a welcoming atmosphere. It helps students feel connected, supported, and ready to learn. Research shows that students who enjoy school have higher attendance, stronger rates of classroom participatio...
Ways to Prevent Bullying in the Classroom: Strategies for Teachers
School bullying can affect students' academic success, sense of belonging and emotional well-being. Understanding ways to prevent bullying in the classroom helps educators create safer, more inclusive learning environments where every child can th...
How to Help a Picky Eater: Mealtime Tips, Sensory Issues & Meal Ideas
If you're dealing with picky eating in children, you're not alone.Many parents worry when their child refuses vegetables, only eats a handful of foods, or turns mealtime into a daily struggle. While picky eating can be frustrating, it's also very ...
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