Author: Malkie Ward, OTR/L

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Malkie Ward is a pediatric occupational therapist, with most of her experience in the 3-5 preschool age population. She is passionate about supporting children in the development of their sensory system by taking cues from their personal and evolving sensory preferences and behaviors.

Malkie is a Product Developer and Product Education Expert, designing sensory tools andmich sensory solutions. She uses social media to educate clients of all ages and abilities on how to select and implement the sensory tools that are best for them.

If you'd like to browse her educational reels or pose a sensory question to Malkie, you can do so through Fun and Function's instagram page @funandfunction

All blog posts of the author Malkie Ward, OTR/L

5 Reasons Crawling Is Important

5 Reasons Crawling Is Important

Does it matter if you crawled as a baby? The CDC no longer considers crawling to be a milestone....
Top 10+ Sensory Tools for Back-to-School

Top 10+ Sensory Tools for Back-to-School

Your kids may not want to admit it, but school is starting again soon. The transition back to a...
How to Get Your Kids to Practice Handwriting

How to Get Your Kids to Practice Handwriting

It can be tough to encourage your kids to practice handwriting. They’d rather play than do...
Tips for Sensory-Friendly Bath Time

Tips for Sensory-Friendly Bath Time

As the end of the day draws near and it’s time to take a bath, many parents find that their...
5 Tips For Mealtime Success

5 Tips For Mealtime Success

Feeding and mealtimes are often stressful for a variety of reasons. Your toddler might be going...
The Best Games to Improve Visual Perceptual Skills

The Best Games to Improve Visual Perceptual Skills

You’ve probably never given any thought to the fact that you can see words on a billboard and...
So You Think You Stim?

So You Think You Stim?

Stimming is most commonly associated with autism. However, we all engage in some sort of...
Object Attachment and Autism

Object Attachment and Autism

What Is Object Attachment?Object attachment is when someone is emotionally attached to an...
The Four Most Popular Skill-Building OT Tools

The Four Most Popular Skill-Building OT Tools

If your child is receiving occupational therapy, you know firsthand that your therapist is an...
How to  Build Your Own Sensory Break

How to Build Your Own Sensory Break

Incorporating sensory breaks throughout the day can make a huge difference for your child. If you...
What Is a Sensory Deficit?

What Is a Sensory Deficit?

A sensory deficit is when someone’s senses do not function properly. It happens when the sensory...
Four Ways to Practice Using Utensils

Four Ways to Practice Using Utensils

 People often take the skill of eating with utensils for granted, but it is actually not an...
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