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

The Love Becomes a Part of You

The Love Becomes a Part of You

Laura is an incredibly intelligent, kind, thoughtful person and we knew right away that she was a...

"I've Learned to Relax and Let my Kids Be Kids"

We first featured Marj Hatzell (known on the Internet through her blog The Domestic Goddess) back...

"Triple the Work and Triple the Joy"

Amanda, a wonderful mother and friend of Fun and Function agreed to share a bit of her story of her...
5 Ways to Relieve Your Child's Anxiety

5 Ways to Relieve Your Child's Anxiety

Anxiety in children is no laughing matter. If you have a child who is nervous, anxious or cries a...
The Benefits of Weighted Blankets

The Benefits of Weighted Blankets

Weighted blankets have long been used in the special needs community. In recent years they have...
Featured Parent: Heidi

Featured Parent: Heidi

We have a new Featured Parent to introduce you to!   Fun and Function: Who are you and...
Featured Parent: Dani

Featured Parent: Dani

We have a new Featured Parent to introduce you to!   Fun and Function: Who are you and...
Constipation and Sensory Processing Disorder

Constipation and Sensory Processing Disorder

This post was originally posted on 01/5/2008. It was updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness...
Is It Sensory or Behavioral?

Is It Sensory or Behavioral?

Why do children act out with maladaptive behaviors? Many factors contribute such as poor sensory...
10 Strategies to Ease Stress of Travel

10 Strategies to Ease Stress of Travel

The chaos of packing, airport crowds and security, lengthy car rides and socializing with family...

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