Author: Rivkie Berger OTR/L123

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Rivkie Berger is an OT with 25+ years of experience. She spent many of those years working in classrooms, with children on the spectrum and children with ADHD and Down Syndrome.

She applies her special blend of knowledge and experience to create educational content and give webinars to our clients. She is also available to answer client questions and provide comprehensive training. She believes no sensory room or break box is complete without proper training. You can learn more sensory processing from her in our Sensory Coach series on the Fun and Function You Tube channel.

All blog posts of the author Rivkie Berger OTR/L123

7 Sensory Tools to Use for Speech Development

7 Sensory Tools to Use for Speech Development

Sometimes kids with sensory processing disorders have trouble expressing themselves. This can be...
3 Tips for Sensory Friendly Haircuts

3 Tips for Sensory Friendly Haircuts

Does your child resist haircuts at the barber? They might not like the vestibular input of sitting...
Best Toys for 8 Year Old With Autism

Best Toys for 8 Year Old With Autism

Do you need some toys that work for your child with autism? It can be frustrating to buy one toy...
The Benefits of Obstacle Courses

The Benefits of Obstacle Courses

When it comes to physical exercise, getting kids up and moving can be a challenge. Using...
Four Strategies to Improve Toileting Through Interoception

Four Strategies to Improve Toileting Through Interoception

What Is Interoception?Interoception, otherwise known as the eighth sense, is the awareness of how...
What is Fine Motor Delay?

What is Fine Motor Delay?

Fine motor skills depend on the coordination, speed and strength of the small muscles in your...
Tactile Defensiveness and Strategies to Help

Tactile Defensiveness and Strategies to Help

Touch, or tactile processing, is one of our 8 senses. It allows us to process information from our...
Top 9 Sensory Room Items for Elementary Schools

Top 9 Sensory Room Items for Elementary Schools

Creating a sensory room in your school can benefit all students, but especially those with autism,...
Sensory Tools to Help Kids Transition from Summer to School

Sensory Tools to Help Kids Transition from Summer to School

Returning to school might be exciting for some kids, but it can be a challenging transition for...
Common Back-to-School Questions, Answered By OTs

Common Back-to-School Questions, Answered By OTs

Updated by Rivkie Berger, OTR on 09/14/2023. At the beginning of the school year or after a...
4 Ways to Improve Your Core Strength

4 Ways to Improve Your Core Strength

We’ve all heard that it’s important to keep our “core” strong - but what does that really...
How to Install Sensory Swings

How to Install Sensory Swings

Looking for an indoor swing? This might be one of the best purchases you can make for your home,...
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