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

Herramientas Sensoriales Para Las Vacaciones

Herramientas Sensoriales Para Las Vacaciones

¿Vas a salir de vacaciones? ¡Empaca las herramientas sensoriales antes de salir de casa!...
ESTRATEGIAS PARA PREVENIR QUE LOS NIÑOS CAMINEN DE PUNTAS

ESTRATEGIAS PARA PREVENIR QUE LOS NIÑOS CAMINEN DE PUNTAS

¿Tu hijo camina sobre los dedos o las puntas de los pies? Caminar asi puede provocar caídas,...
7 consejos para viajar seguros con niños con necesidades especiales

7 consejos para viajar seguros con niños con necesidades especiales

Viajar seguros con niños es un desafío, especialmente si tu hijo tiende a distraerse, no...
Los Mejores Juguetes Para Niños de 5 Años con Autismo

Los Mejores Juguetes Para Niños de 5 Años con Autismo

Encontrar el juguete adecuado para un niñ@ de cinco años con necesidades especiales puede...
One Library’s Sensory Solution  for Self-Regulation

One Library’s Sensory Solution for Self-Regulation

Sensory kits are not just for home or school! Libraries, museums and airports are responding to...
¿Cómo elegir la silla o asiento adecuado para el salón de clases?

¿Cómo elegir la silla o asiento adecuado para el salón de clases?

¿Cómo elegir la silla o asiento adecuado para el salón de clases? ¡No te quedes...
Autism Awareness Month: 10 Activities for You and your Family

Autism Awareness Month: 10 Activities for You and your Family

Do you have autism or support someone with autism? We want to hear your story! Tell us about...
How to Thrive on the 4th of July

How to Thrive on the 4th of July

  Ready for July 4th? If your family is divided about whether fireworks are...
Sensory Gift Guide for 2016

Sensory Gift Guide for 2016

This sensory gift guide was written for Fun and Function by Kristin Novotny from Little Mama...
Signs of Sensory Processing Disorder in a 3-Year-Old

Signs of Sensory Processing Disorder in a 3-Year-Old

Are you troubled by some behaviors that you are seeing in your 3-year old? Chances are they may be...
How Do You Know If Your Child Has Sensory Issues or a Behavior Problem?

How Do You Know If Your Child Has Sensory Issues or a Behavior Problem?

When your child is forgetful, aggressive or easily stressed, is it a behavior problem or a sensory...
“There's Three of Them and only One of Me”

“There's Three of Them and only One of Me”

We received an email from one of our customers, Celina, back in 2013 about Fun and Function's role...
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