Author: 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 Aviva Weiss, MS, OTR/L

Packing Tips for Camp

Packing Tips for Camp

Summer is coming and that means it is also time to prepare for camp! Are you getting ready to...
OT Awareness Month: Celebrating Those We Serve

OT Awareness Month: Celebrating Those We Serve

April is a Occupational Therapy Awareness Month. The American Occupational Therapy Association...
7 Tips for Mealtimes with Picky Eaters

7 Tips for Mealtimes with Picky Eaters

Mealtimes can be a time of fun and great company, but can also be very stressful for everyone...
Sensory Hallways Help Refocus Attention and Learning

Sensory Hallways Help Refocus Attention and Learning

For many kids, having to sit still and be quiet through an entire school day can seem like an...
5 Tips to Reduce Sensory Meltdown

5 Tips to Reduce Sensory Meltdown

5 WAYS TO REDUCE SENSORY MELTDOWNS OVER THE HOLIDAYSEver notice how sensory meltdowns spike during...
10 Tips for Mealtime

10 Tips for Mealtime

Mealtime is a great opportunity to gather as a family, enjoy each other's company, and connect at...
Potty Training Tips

Potty Training Tips

Potty training can be stressful, especially for children with sensory integration disorder or...
Test Taking Strategies

Test Taking Strategies

Most adults, not to mention kids, get nervous when a test is involved.  Learning how to take a...
Checklist of Sensory-friendly School Supplies

Checklist of Sensory-friendly School Supplies

What can help your child calm and focus at school? Sensory-friendly school supplies to the rescue!...
8 Tips to Ease into your School Routine

8 Tips to Ease into your School Routine

Back to school already! Kids and adults can find it tough to adjust to the school routine after...
Sensory chew to calm and de-stress

Sensory chew to calm and de-stress

Chew on this! A sensory chew or chewelry is a playful tool for sensory integration, oral motor...
6 Actividades Divertidas Con Tu Scooter

6 Actividades Divertidas Con Tu Scooter

Nos encantan los scooters, estos juguetes de 4 ruedas con la superficie plana en la que te puedes...
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