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December 13, 2012

Safety Tips for Parents Regarding Children’s Jewelry and Chewelry

ADHD, Asperger's, Autism, Kid Companions Chewelry, Parenting all kids, Sensory Processing Disorder, SentioChews, Special needs children

Parents want what is best for their children. They lobby for safe products and a safe environment. When we were getting KidCompanions Chewelry ready for market our product had to comply to many safety regulations from Canada and the United States. Then during 2012 we successfully went through the red tape to get KidCompanions Chewelry CE marked to be sold to the 28 European Union countries. When parents buy our product they can have peace of mind about its safety… can that be said about less expensive children’s jewelry or chewelry? What are the dangers that lurk in toyland?

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November 16, 2012

Fidgets for ADHD: Toys or Tools for Children with Special Needs?

ADHD, Blog, IEP Accommodations School, Kid Companions Chewelry, Special needs children

Are fidgets for ADHD just toys that should be put away at the sound of the bell? Are fidgets really tools for children with special needs to be used all day at home and in class with the blessing of both parents and teachers and on the recommendation of professionals? Does fidgeting really make it possible for individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) to focus and do their work?

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August 2, 2012

Michael Phelps, Most Decorated Athlete in Olympic History, Beat ADHD Too!

ADHD, Blog, mental health, physical activities, Special needs children

Michael Phelps became the most decorated athlete in Olympic history at the London 2012 Games! The 27-year-old swimmer had equaled the Russian swimmer, Larisa Latynina’s record of 18 medals earlier the same evening winning a silver in the 200m Butterfly

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March 24, 2012

Tips for Parents and Teachers of Children with Special Needs from Beth Aune, OTR/L

ADHD, Asperger's, Autism, Blog, IEP Accommodations School, Interviews, Sensory Processing Disorder, Special needs children

One of the authors of Behavior Solutions books shares her work as an OT in schools- info, strategies, support– there is an explanation for that behavior!

February 22, 2012

Yes, Moms, KidCompanions Chewelry Is a SAFE Sensory Oral Motor Tool AND a Fidget

ADHD, Asperger's, Autism, Blog, Kid Companions Chewelry, Sensory Processing Disorder, Special needs children

Stylish, discreet pendants “just right” to touch, to chew, and to wear for ALL who must bite, chew and/or fidget perfect for home, school, sensory diets,

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September 15, 2010

Tactics Tackling Homework for a Child with ADHD

ADHD, Blog, Parenting all kids, sleep depression school

By referring to the characteristics of a child with ADHD (Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder), you should be able to furnish an efficient, study nook for your child and establish a set of guidelines to make everyone happier about the thorny issue of homework. Your child might be able to comply to the following suggestions if these homework strategies or guidelines are discussed with him and he is given a little input in the decisions.

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May 3, 2010

Chew Necklace and Clip-on Fidget: KidCompanions Chewelry Blue Circle Pendant

ADHD, Autism, Blog, Kid Companions Chewelry, Sensory Processing Disorder, SentioChews, Special needs children

Were you one of the parents or therapists who had asked for an age-appropriate chew necklace that boys would wear and use? “Mothers know best” when it comes to their Special Needs children.” This mantra has guided many decisions in families and hopefully in our school system. So naturally Pierrette d’Entremont, designer of KidCompanions Chewelry, took seriously the pleas of distraught moms who told her no cool, sensory chewable fidgets were available for their older children, especially for boys.

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