Author: Ilana Danneman, PT and Aviva Weiss, MS, OTR/L

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Aviva Weiss launched Fun and Function to empower kids with different abilities. As co-founder and CEO, she brings her expertise as an occupational therapist, innovative entrepreneur and dedicated mom.

Her leadership has guided the design of award-winning therapy products, calming clothing, and inclusive sensory rooms for all ages. Committed to evidence-based practice, Aviva and her team developed the ActiveMind program for schools, which improves focus and classroom behavior.

Prior to Fun and Function, Aviva worked as a therapist at leading institutions including Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. She earned her Masters in Occupational Therapy from The Richard Stockton College, graduating summa cum laude.

All blog posts of the author Ilana Danneman, PT and Aviva Weiss, MS, OTR/L

Activities for Kids With Learning Disabilities

Activities for Kids With Learning Disabilities

It's her 3rd time reviewing fractions with Jason and yet he is still just as confused as the first...
Holiday Gift Guide 2015: Sensory Toys for Autism, ADHD and Sensory Processing Disorder

Holiday Gift Guide 2015: Sensory Toys for Autism, ADHD and Sensory Processing Disorder

Shopping for gift ideas for a sensory sensitive individual? Someone with autism? Sensory...
Best Toys For 5 Year Old With Autism

Best Toys For 5 Year Old With Autism

Finding the right toy for your five-year-old who has special needs can prove to be quite...
Social Skill Activities for Kids with Autism

Social Skill Activities for Kids with Autism

Not everyone is born with innate ability to socialize appropriately. Social norms are learned from...
Sensory Savvy Clothing for Fall

Sensory Savvy Clothing for Fall

Brrr. Weather is changing and it's time to change over to your fall wardrobe. For sensory...
Early Intervention for Children with Sensory Needs

Early Intervention for Children with Sensory Needs

Babies are born with sensory needs. As parents and caretakers, we address those needs daily...
Seven Ideas for Pet Therapy

Seven Ideas for Pet Therapy

We all love our pets and the benefits they provide are simply immeasurable. Whether you own a dog,...
6 Strategies to Manage Stress in Middle School

6 Strategies to Manage Stress in Middle School

My tweens are back to school. 7th grade. I've sent 2 down this road already and I know this year...
Energize or Calm? How to use color in your sensory room

Energize or Calm? How to use color in your sensory room

Starting a sensory room and not sure about color? It really depends on the intended purpose of...
Eight Tips for Grandchildren with Autism

Eight Tips for Grandchildren with Autism

  There is a special bond between a grandparent and a grandchild. What...
Building a Sensory Diet for Your Classroom

Building a Sensory Diet for Your Classroom

Calling all sensory savvy teachers! Integrating a sensory diet in your classroom can lead to...
Checklist to Create Your Own Sensory Space

Checklist to Create Your Own Sensory Space

If you have ever stepped into a multi-sensory room, you have immediately experienced a kind of...
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