Faith and Function

07/28/2025

OT at the waterpark? Yes please! 💦

Therapy doesn’t have to happen in a routine setting—sometimes the best progress comes from PLAY ✨

We worked on:
🌊 Balance + coordination
🧠 Sensory regulation
💬 Real-world social skills

And yes—that is me doing a front flip. 😄

Because I’m not just on the sidelines—I’m in it with your kids, building trust and confidence through movement and fun.

Parents love it.
Kids thrive in it.
Referral sources, let’s talk.

07/26/2025

Struggling with letter reversals like a, d, g, or q?

This simple OT strategy helps kids build motor memory and improve handwriting—without frustration.

Perfect for parents and teachers in Denton looking for easy, sensory-based writing tools.

07/23/2025

🌟 We love this simple brain balance activity!

It’s a great way to support handwriting and reflex integration—and perfect for families here in and around the Denton area whether you're at the beach or doing therapy right at home.
We use activities like this every day in our home-based OT sessions.

Curious how this could help your child? Message us!

06/27/2025

Back on the Field ⚽
Celebrating my recent OT Graduate 👩‍🎓!

This teen athlete crushed her OT goals and made a full return to sport after a foot injury and bone cyst.

She’s now pain-free, confident, and back to doing what she loves. 💪

Thank you for trusting me with your recovery journey 🫶🏻

OT isn’t just for little kids or handwriting—we help teens recover, rebuild, and return to meaningful movement. 🙌

06/06/2025

I started Faith and Function to give parents practical, sensory-friendly support—from someone who’s been there as both an OT and a mom.

Today, seeing my logo on my car reminds me this little dream is really growing. 🪴

When I pull up to homes, parks, or daycares and someone asks, “What’s Faith and Function?”
That’s the spark that starts the conversation—about how I can help support their child, their family, and their journey. ✨🌈

And I’m constantly reminded that with a little faith and a lot of heart, big things can grow from small beginnings. 💛

06/01/2025

💦 Is your child a sensory seeker or avoider? What if summer fun could also support their sensory needs?
Aquatic therapy isn’t just play—it’s powerful sensory input.

As an occupational therapist, I’m now offering OT sessions in the pool—and I just shared a full blog post explaining how aquatic therapy supports:

💧 All 8 sensory systems
🧠 Body awareness & motor planning
🌊 Calming through movement & deep pressure
🏠 Strategies you can use at home—even through telehealth

Whether your child loves the water or is still getting used to it, there are creative ways to make summer regulating, connected, and fun.

🖥️ Not local? No problem! I offer virtual coaching to help you use water play therapeutically—no matter where you live.

Read the full blog here ⬇️

https://bit.ly/3Hmm862

05/01/2025

Is your home sensory-friendly — or secretly overwhelming? 🏡

As a pediatric OT, sensory mama, and sensory home designer, I help people find their calm by creating spaces that support regulation, connection, and peace at home.

My latest blog post walks you through how simple, sensory-informed changes can make a big difference — and help your child (and you) breathe a little easier every day 🌿

🎁 You’ll also get access to my FREE Sensory-Friendly Home Starter Guide — a calming, room-by-room checklist designed to help you take action right away.

👉 Visit the blog to read + download the guide! https://bit.ly/4iRwMyY

Let’s build a space where your family can thrive 💛

04/11/2025

🚨 Does your child constantly chew on their shirt, bite toys, or suck on fingers? These may be signs of oral seeking behavior, a common sensory need in kids with sensory processing challenges, ADHD, or autism.

In my latest blog, I explain why this happens and how you can help your child with safe, supportive strategies. From chewelry to oral motor activities, this guide is packed with practical tips to make everyday life easier—for both of you. 🌈😊

📖 Read the full post here: https://bit.ly/43ORqf3

Understanding Oral Seeking Behavior Does your child constantly chew on their shirt, suck on their fingers, or bite on objects like pencils or toys? If so,

03/30/2025

💛 You don’t have to be everything for everyone.
To every parent, healer, helper, and heart who pours into others—you are not alone.

“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”
– 2 Corinthians 12:9

In your weakness, He shows up strong.
In your exhaustion, He brings peace.
Let that truth carry you into the week. His grace is enough—and so are you.

📌 Save or share if someone else needs this reminder today.

03/19/2025

🚲 So many parents and therapists have asked for tips on teaching kids to ride a bike, so I put together this quick OT guide! These strategies help build balance, coordination, and confidence for kids learning to ride!

👉 Watch now & let me know—what’s been your child’s biggest bike riding challenge?

03/13/2025

🌍 Stress-Free Family Travel: The Ultimate Guide to Sensory-Friendly Destinations! ✈️💙

Planning a vacation with a sensory-sensitive child can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! Discover Certified Autism Centers (CACs) that offer quiet spaces, trained staff, and sensory-friendly experiences to help your child enjoy their trip without stress.

🏖 Top Autism-Friendly Destinations
🎡 Theme Parks with Sensory Accommodations
🛫 Travel Essentials to Make Vacations Easier

Read the full guide here 👉 https://bit.ly/41JCQ5S

Let’s make travel more accessible and enjoyable for our kids! 💙 Comment below if you’ve been to any of these amazing destinations!

Hi, I’m Alicia Clark, a licensed pediatric occupational therapist, Autism specialist, and certified Therapeutic Listening provider with over 18 years of ex

02/18/2025

Hi, I’m Alicia Clark, a mother of three wonderful children, a licensed pediatric occupational therapist, and the founder of Faith and Function. I am also a