The Fun in Function

We are hiring again! If you know a pediatric speech therapist looking for either full-time or part-time work, please send them our way!

Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist - Chattanooga, TN 37421 - Indeed.com The Fun in Function, LLC

Such a refreshing perspective and worth a reminder during Autism Awareness Month! If you want to hear more from Stuart Duncan, check out his TED Talk at https://www.ted.com/speakers/stuart_duncan

Solia Farm is offering courses featuring Equine Assisted Emotion Management techniques! Such a great opportunity for the summer!

Your diagnosis does not define who you are! There is SO. MUCH. MORE. to who a person is! A huge part of what we love here at The Fun in Function is helping kiddos work on the skills that help them communicate and thrive in the world around them so that they can share with others the awesome person they are!

The Easter Bunny came to visit us early and brought some friends!

We had a great time getting to work with Local 3 News to highlight some of the difficulties the pandemic has created with speech development in young children. Keep in mind that measuring your child against their peers may give you a screwed expectation. Our therapists use standardized assessments that measure development to pre-pandemic and research-backed standards.

How mask wearing throughout the pandemic has impacted speech development in young children There is some debate about how the use of masks has impacted children's learning and speech development.

Happy World Autism Awareness Day! We love supporting our kiddos and caregivers as they work through some of the challenges that can come with an ASD diagnosis. Our staff and families will be walking in the Chattanooga Autism Celebration Walk on Saturday, April 23rd! We'd love for you to join our team!

Life is hard, parenting is hard, advocating for your kids is hard. Sometimes you just need a little fun! So celebrate with a waffle, maybe for breakfast, or maybe for dinner. Because everything is better when you eat a waffle!

Join us in celebrating World Down Syndrome Day by wearing brightly colored, mismatched socks! Extra chromosome, extra love, extra fun!

Happy First Day of Spring! Change can be hard, both for adults and kiddos. Hoping today can remind us all that change can also be beautiful!

Our therapists are having some Irish fun this morning at the clinic! Check out the "coping clovers" for some ideas for coping skills.