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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...
Holiday 2021: New & Popular Gifts
It’s that time of year again! Whether you’re a sensory pro or new to the game, finding that...
2021 Holiday Gift Guide: Shop by Sensory Type
Good things come in different packages! Find the perfect gift for playful activities, calming or...
6 Strategies for Executive Function Disorder
Are you familiar with Executive Function Disorder (EFD)? In layman's terms, it's a chronic pattern...
How to Advocate for Real Inclusion
In celebration of Down Syndrome Awareness Month, Fun and Function interviewed Jodi Samuels, known...
What is Sensory Play?
Any activity that engages our senses is a type of sensory play. Along with the five commonly...
What is Oral Motor Delay?
Oral motor skills refer to controlling the mouth muscles for speech, eating, and forming...
What is ADHD?
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurological disorder. Typically...
What is Cerebral Palsy?
Cerebral Palsy (CP) is the most common childhood motor disability caused by abnormal brain...
What is Hypotonia?
Also known as “low muscle tone,” hypotonia refers to a decrease in the amount of tension in...
Surpassing the Diagnosis
Surpassing the DiagnosisIt’s not every day that a parent of a child with autism turns his...
What is a Sensory Bin?
Sensory bins are containers filled with a variety of sensory materials for kids to explore....
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