Beyond Function,LLC

01/16/2026

When a child receives an autism diagnosis, families are often moved quickly into high-hour ABA, sometimes 30 to 40 hours a week. Many parents don’t realize they can pause, ask questions, and make room for other therapies that support development in different ways.

Speech, OT, PT, feeding therapy, sensory work, motor development, and caregiver support all matter.
And they deserve space in your week.

You are allowed to request flexibility.
You are allowed to ask providers to collaborate.
You are allowed to build a plan that fits your child, rather than squeezing your child into someone else’s plan.

If you want help understanding what a balanced therapy schedule might look like for your family, send me a message anytime.
You don’t have to figure this out alone.

01/15/2026

We are so grateful to have Erin Campbell, MS, CCC-SLP on our team.
She brings expertise in speech, feeding, and oro-facial myology, along with a natural gift for helping children feel understood, safe, and ready to grow.

Erin works with:

👉swallowing + feeding disorders

👉tongue tie + oral motor patterns

👉noxious habits

👉tongue thrust and open-mouth posture

👉unclear speech sounds

👉apraxia of speech

👉receptive + expressive language delays

If you want to check Erin’s schedule or ask her a question directly, comment MYO and I’ll send everything your way.
She’s incredible at what she does, and her spots fill quickly.

01/14/2026

So many parents walk into meals already holding their breath.
Not because they want control… but because they’re trying to avoid another meltdown, refusal, or 40-minute standoff.

Here’s the truth: feeding struggles are almost never “just picky eating.”
They’re usually a mix of sensory processing, oral motor development, regulation, and the pressure kids feel when eating stops being enjoyable.

If meals feel harder than they should, send me a message.
We can talk through what you're noticing and what might help bring the stress down.

01/12/2026

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Every parent knows this moment: your baby is asleep in your arms… until you try to set them down.
That transition feels huge to a newborn.

Most babies startle awake because:

their nervous system isn’t ready for the sudden change

tension in the neck or back makes lying flat uncomfortable

they lose the warmth and support they felt in your arms

feeding or digestion makes certain positions harder to maintain

It’s not a habit you created.
It’s your baby’s sensory and body systems trying to organize in a new environment.

Once we understand what their body is reacting to, we can make those transitions smoother for everyone.

If this feels familiar, message me and tell me what nights look like in your home. Little details help us understand what your baby is working through.

01/10/2026

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01/09/2026

Some kids don’t jump right into new activities, new people or new places, not because they’re shy or difficult, but because their system needs a little time to settle before they participate.

Warm-up time can come from:
•sensory processing
•motor planning
•social load
•emotional pacing
•transitions feeling too fast

There’s nothing “wrong” about easing in slowly.
For many kids, it’s how they stay regulated enough to actually enjoy the moment.

If you’ve been noticing this pattern and want help understanding it in a clearer way, send me a message anytime.

01/08/2026

Table tasks ask for a lot more than we notice.
When a child avoids them, it’s often because one piece of the puzzle feels too demanding.

Message me if you want help figuring out which part feels heavy for your child.

01/05/2026

Some kids need far more movement than others to feel settled.

This isn’t about being wild, defiant or “unable to sit still.”

It’s about the body searching for the input it needs to regulate, to focus, to listen, to follow directions, to stay calm.

When kids seek movement, they’re often trying to support things they can’t say out loud, like:

“My body feels too fast.”

“I can’t feel my body unless I move it.”

“Sitting makes everything harder.”

“I need pressure or resistance to focus.”
Once you understand the purpose behind the movement, everything shifts.

Instead of fighting the behavior, you can support the need.

If you want help figuring out what kind of movement your child is actually craving and how to build it into your routines, send me a message.

We can make this feel so much easier.

01/02/2026

Getting back into routines takes time.
After weeks of different schedules, environments and expectations, transitions can feel heavier for kids.

If mornings, evenings or activity changes seem harder right now, it’s often because their system is trying to reorganize after the break.

Send me a message if you want help figuring out what might support smoother transitions at home.

12/30/2025

Proprioception helps kids understand where their body is and how to move with control.
When this sense needs extra support, you often see things like crashing, chewing, seeking pressure or struggling with everyday tasks.

If this sounds familiar and you want help understanding what it means for your child, send me a message anytime.

12/30/2025

Oral motor needs show up in everyday routines, not just at mealtimes.
Chewing, biting, licking or seeking strong flavors can be a sign that a child needs extra sensory or motor support to stay organized and focused.

If you’re noticing patterns and want help understanding what they mean for your child, send me a message anytime.

12/26/2025