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

What is Sensory Integration?

What is Sensory Integration?

The nervous system sends sensory input to the brain, where it all needs to be processed,...
What is Sensory Overload?

What is Sensory Overload?

Sensory overload  is when your brain is receiving more input from your senses than it can...
What is Sensory Processing Disorder?

What is Sensory Processing Disorder?

Sensory processing disorder (SPD) means that you have trouble processing input from your senses...
How to Ease the Transition to Kindergarten

How to Ease the Transition to Kindergarten

Change, no matter when it happens, can be hard. As parents we often wonder what we can do to make...
How Sensory Spaces Promote Social-Emotional Learning

How Sensory Spaces Promote Social-Emotional Learning

 Jump to: How do you teach kids to visually identify emotions? How do you provide emotional...
How to Choose Flexible Classroom Seating

How to Choose Flexible Classroom Seating

  Do you struggle with sitting still? Movement can help students learn better, making flexible...
6 Benefits of Jumping

6 Benefits of Jumping

Can you jump six inches or a foot high? Can you land on a specific spot? Jump over a log or off a...
Flapping or Jumping? How to Cope with Sensory Overload

Flapping or Jumping? How to Cope with Sensory Overload

When your body receives sensory information, your brain processes it and determines the...
Time to Swing!

Time to Swing!

Make time to swing regardless of the weather! You can set up a sensory swing system indoors or...
6 Strategies for Executive Function Disorder

6 Strategies for Executive Function Disorder

Are you familiar with Executive Function Disorder (EFD)? In layman's terms, it's a chronic pattern...
Solutions for 8 Types of Sensory Needs

Solutions for 8 Types of Sensory Needs

Everyone has 8 different senses, but within that there are countless sensory types. It can be...
Not Just Vests: 6 Compression Strategies

Not Just Vests: 6 Compression Strategies

 Does your child have sensory integration disorder (SPD)? If so, you may be familiar with the...
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