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Teaching Tips: How to Tap into the Genius of Your Occupational Therapist
In all my years of teaching, my favorite colleagues were always OTs. I've never met a more...
Is It Sensory or Behavioral?
Why do children act out with maladaptive behaviors? Many factors contribute such as poor sensory...
Building Self Esteem in Children
Dear Dr. T,
I'm worried about my 6-year-old daughter who is beginning to show signs of what we...
Q and A with Dr. Sara Teichman "Desperate Mom"
Dear Dr. T,
I have 4 children -ages 4 to 12- and they just don't listen to a word I...
Phonemic Awareness
Watching children learn to read is a true wonder. Sounds and words are suddenly perceived on an...
Communicating With Children
Most parents are well aware of the vital role they play in fostering children's verbal development...
Understanding Nonverbal Communication
Most of us don't realize the extent to which we communicate without words. We rely on our speaking,...
Welcome to Fun and Function!
Thank you for visiting Fun and Function! I am excited about your joining our community of parents...
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