Autism Archives - KidCompanions Chewelry & SentioCHEWS

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 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

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.

March 22, 2018

Tips for Making Marriage a Priority with a Special Needs Child

Asperger's, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down syndrome, Special needs children, special needs moms

Many overwhelmed parents will benefit from these tips for making time for your spouse and making marriage a priority while raising a special needs child. All children take a lot of our time as parents. Therefore, making time for your spouse while juggling children and housework needs to be well thought out and planned for. Making

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March 1, 2018

How to Protect Your Child With Special Needs From Cyber-Bullying

Asperger's, Autism, bullying, Down syndrome, Special needs children, Tourette Syndrome

As parents of children with special needs, it’s no great secret that our boys and girls will encounter a lot of adversity in their lifetimes. Unfortunately, this also includes bullying in a variety of forms. In the past, bullying was limited to school playgrounds or hallways. Today, however, bullying has been given a digital upgrade and can now find a child anywhere, anytime, and even from the safety of their own homes. It’s easy to say that this won’t happen to our children, but we must consider the facts that research shows 87 percent of all kids have encountered cyber-bullying!

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February 16, 2018

Yoga for Autistics and People with Special Needs

Autism, Lifestyle, physical activities, Special needs children

Yoga for Autistics and People with Special Needs According to the statistics, about 1 percent of the global population belongs to the Autistic and Special Needs segment. The Autism and Special Needs Male to Female ratio is around 4:3:1. Owing to its progressive statistics which increases every year, the condition is a matter of immense

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February 27, 2017

Benefits of Coloring for Kids, Teens, and Adults

ADHD, Asperger's, Autism, Bipolar Mental Health, mental health, Parenting all kids, sleep depression school, special needs moms, Tourette Syndrome

What are the benefits of coloring for kids, teens, and adults? Coloring books have been around for ages but when my own children were young we started hearing that coloring someone else’s designs was not creative enough. Parents and teachers were advised to let the children draw their own pictures and then hopefully color them.

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January 5, 2017

Chewelry Companion by Alexis Wallerstein

Asperger's, Autism, Kid Companions Chewelry, Sensory Processing Disorder

The team at SentioLife Solutions always loves receiving feedback from the folks who buy our chew necklaces. This week we received a priceless, lovely story about the benefits our KidCompanions Chewelry brings to a young adult. Thank you so much Alexis Wallerstein! Dear Pierrette, In February earlier this year I gave a testimonial about your

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October 14, 2016

Why Pokémon Go Is Perfect For Children with Special Needs by Hilary Smith

ADHD, Asperger's, Autism, Blog, Down syndrome, Special needs children

Our team at SentioLife Solutions thanks Hilary Smith for her guest post titled, “Why Pokémon Go Is Perfect For Children with Special Needs”. The summer of 2016 will be remembered for the Pokémon Go craze that swept throughout Canada and the world. Many have written about the pros and cons of this game. A craze is an enthusiasm for a particular activity or object that typically appears suddenly and achieves widespread but short-lived popularity. Only time will tell if Pokémon Go is here to stay.

August 25, 2016

Empowering Challenged Kids: iCan Bike Program

Asperger's, Autism, Blog, Cerebral Palsy, Down syndrome, physical activities, Special needs children

A week-long bike camp for challenged kids during the summer of 2016 was a collaboration between Easter Seals Nova Scotia and Autism Nova Scotia. What a wonderful initiative! Knowing how to ride a bike is an important skill that individuals can use all their lives.

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