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

6 Therapy Uses for Weighted Blankets – in Summer too!

6 Therapy Uses for Weighted Blankets – in Summer too!

The first time I heard about weighted blankets, I had an instant "Ah-Ha!" moment. As a child, I...
How Technology is Transforming the Special Needs Classroom

How Technology is Transforming the Special Needs Classroom

Traditional classroom protocols have radically changed. Chalkboards are a thing of the past; no...
4 Benefits of Chewy Toys for Children With Autism

4 Benefits of Chewy Toys for Children With Autism

Chewing on clothing and other items is a common sensory need of children with autism or sensory...
Countdown to July 4th: Five Survival Tips

Countdown to July 4th: Five Survival Tips

Ready for July 4th? If your family is divided about whether fireworks are spectacular or a noisy...
6 Heavy Work Activities for Kids with Sensory Needs

6 Heavy Work Activities for Kids with Sensory Needs

It's our favorite solution for kids with sensory processing disorders, autism, ADHD and other...
5 Homework Helpers

5 Homework Helpers

"Michael get down here now! You haven't finished your homework! Ugh!"Sound familiar? Who hasn't...
5 Strategies for Kids Who Chew and Bite

5 Strategies for Kids Who Chew and Bite

So you've got a biter on your hands? Or a kid who is chewing up their shirt sleeves and collars?...
6 Strategies to Calm a Sensory Over Responder

6 Strategies to Calm a Sensory Over Responder

For some children, everyday sights, sounds, touch, smell, taste, and movement come all too fast,...
Art Activities for Kids With Autism

Art Activities for Kids With Autism

Pull out the paint, crayons, paper and scraps. It's time to give your budding artist an outlet....
Creating an Autism-Friendly Classroom

Creating an Autism-Friendly Classroom

Teaching and administering during a time when sensory integration, ADHD, Autism and a variety of...
Making the Most of Teachable Moments

Making the Most of Teachable Moments

As an Early Childhood Educator, I am big on 'teachable moments'. A teachable moment is an unplanned...
Autism and Eye Contact

Autism and Eye Contact

It is well known that children with Autism have difficulty with eye contact. In fact, lack of good...
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