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March 11, 2019

9 Things Parents Need to Know About Kids’ Sprained Ankles by Dr. B. Wells

Uh-oh, you think your kid has sprained his/her ankle. Now what? Sprained ankles are common injuries in kids, but it’s important to take it seriously and not just “walk it off.” Let’s go through the top 9 things parents need to know about kids’ sprained ankles below 1. Sprained ankles are really common. Sprained ankles

March 5, 2019

Working with Children with Disabilities – Julia Kay O’Connor

Sensory Processing Disorder

Recently Special Needs Book Review posted about a wonderful book for children titled Jolly Molly Dolly by Julia Kay O’Connor. This book is not only great for children with disabilities but it helps all children learn about therapy equipment available to make the lives of others with challenges easier. Julia O’Connor is the Integrated Services Coordinator at an

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February 11, 2019

Planned Activity Training – Autistic Children at The Dentist

Sensory Processing Disorder

by Dr. Greg Grillo DDS (dentably.com) Going to the dentist can be a scary and stressful experience for any child, which is only further exacerbated by one with autism. Autistic children are often triggered by many of the stimuli in a dental office, and as a dentist I know firsthand the difficulties autistic children and

January 31, 2019

Teething and Chewing Necklaces Under FDA Warning – Issues to Consider with Chewelry, What Are The Rules and Navigating The Design of Oral Sensory Tools.

Autism, Kid Companions Chewelry, Sensory Processing Disorder, SentioChews, special needs moms

The scenario is that teething and chewing necklaces are now under FDA warning. But, after trying alternatives and OT behavior techniques, your child still chews everything! Now what? How do you navigate the chewy minefield? Are there products safer than pencils, sleeves and household items? How do you find them? I felt this way in 2006 and this article revisits all the reasons why our company exists. The FDA Warning: Chew and

November 16, 2018

Ben Needed Oral Motor Input – He Chewed Everything, Parents Tried Everything

Sensory Processing Disorder, SentioChews, Special needs book reviews, Special needs children

Social media makes it possible for a small business owner to interact with others in all corners of the world. We have designed two lines of chew necklaces and always love getting feedback about who uses our KidCompanions Chewelry and our Tougher-than-Silicone SentioCHEWS. Through our Special Needs Book Review site, I have a new cyber

November 12, 2018

Top 5 Sensory Processing Disorder Books and Top 5 Resources

Sensory Processing Disorder, Special needs children

Top 5 Sensory Processing Disorder Books & Top 5 Resources for Parents of Kids with Sensory Issues Do you have a loved one with sensory issues who is highly sensitive or has an overwhelming need to wiggle, chew, bite, or fidget? We did and decided to do something about it. For ten years we have

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November 7, 2018

Why and How Do Teens Cyberbully

Asperger's, Autism, Blog, bullying, mental health, Parenting all kids

WHY AND HOW DO TEENS CYBERBULLY – The Rise of the Social Cyberbully All types of bullying seem to be on the rise but for many of our youth, it is the cyberbully that causes them more pain. Cyber-bullying sneaks right in our homes and most parents are not even aware it is happening! Tweens

October 10, 2018

How Technology is Increasingly Putting Our Children into Dangerous Positions

Asperger's, Autism, Blog, bullying, mental disorders/illness, mental health, Parenting all kids, sleep depression school, Special needs children, special needs moms

As technology strides forward, so does our quality of life. We are now in a world where common household appliances can operate without our attention, cars nearly drive on their own, and if you need to learn anything about anything, you can look it up on your supercomputer that fits in the palm of your

June 19, 2018

TEN Tips For a Successful Family Vacation With Children With Special Needs

ADHD, Asperger's, Autism, Blog, Cerebral Palsy, Down syndrome, Sensory Processing Disorder, Special needs children, special needs moms

Summer vacations can provide a relaxing break for many families. However, children with special needs may struggle during vacation because of the changes to their schedule, routine and environment. Implement several tips as you plan a successful summer vacation for your entire family. Choose a Quiet Destination If your child has sensory challenges, choose a

June 12, 2018

The Long-Term Effects of Bullying

bullying, mental health, Parenting all kids, Special needs children

Did you know that the effects of bullying reach not just the victim but also the bully? Those who work with kids, tweens and teens know too well why you must stop bullying to avoid long term harm to all parties involved. They know the problems surrounding all forms of bullying are far reaching and may affect the victim, the bully, and even the silent bystanders.

As parents, we all worry about bullying. And, unfortunately, the statistics tell us we have a cause for concern.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) tells us that bullying affects as many as 20 percent of high school students while cyberbullying impacts 16 percent.

May 31, 2018

Is Social Media to Blame for the Worsening Mental Health of Teenagers?

Bipolar Mental Health, Blog, mental disorders/illness, mental health

Today, we live in a technology-dominated world. While this is an exciting and progressive time in human history, technology does have its pros and cons. Many individuals, particularly teens, experience the downsides of it since they consume the most technology and social media. In short, the answer is “yes”, social media is definitely to blame for worsening the health of teenagers and especially the mental health of teenagers, this is why:

April 19, 2018

5 Ways to Help Your Child Cope with a Learning Disability

ADHD, Asperger's, Autism, IEP Accommodations School, Special needs children

One of the biggest problems that a parent has to face is to see their child struggling with a learning disability or any other kind of disability. As parents we want our children to have happy carefree lives and when our child struggles to learn something we feel like we let them down.

All a parent of a learning disabled child can really do is educate themselves on the type of disability the child has and then do everything within their power to help their child overcome the disability.

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