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

Fitness Tips for Children with Autism

Fitness Tips for Children with Autism

Evidence is clear. Activity breeds wellness….in everyone. For children with autism fitness...
To Play or Not to Play: Video Games and Children with Autism

To Play or Not to Play: Video Games and Children with Autism

Beep. Zap. Click. Ding. Swoosh!These are the sounds our children are exposed to while playing...
Do Wiggle Cushions Really Help Kids With ADHD?

Do Wiggle Cushions Really Help Kids With ADHD?

I have several wiggle cushions at home. We all love them. We sit on them (on a chair) when doing...
Active Bodies for Active Minds

Active Bodies for Active Minds

I remember sitting in school. Well, I remember fidgeting in school. Sometimes it felt as if my body...
Speak Up!

Speak Up!

I'm a mom of four. I have watched all my kids plus many others learn to talk. It's been quite...
Lose Your Car, Again?

Lose Your Car, Again?

I get lost in parking lots. So does my older son. We don't have the best visual memory. I'm sure it...
Let's Go Swimming!

Let's Go Swimming!

Do you have an indoor pool accessible to you? Well, you might just want to get Johnny out of the...
Special Needs Camping

Special Needs Camping

This past week I was fortunate enough to get a tour of a special needs camp facility in Georgia. I...
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