Sensory Processing Disorder Archives - KidCompanions Chewelry & SentioCHEWS

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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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

February 14, 2018

Why TPE is a Better Chewelry Material Choice than Silicone

Kid Companions Chewelry, Sensory Processing Disorder, SentioChews

TPE is a Better Chewelry Material Choice than Silicone When designing our first chewable pendants, we researched lots of chewelry material. Natural rubber, silicone and various plastics. Over the past few years there has been a rise in food-grade silicone chewable necklaces and pendants flooding the market and we wanted to address the reasons why

December 5, 2017

Advice About Sensory Issues and Treatment by Kelly Beins, OTR/L,

Blog, Sensory Processing Disorder, Special needs children

This post has advice and information for parents of children with sensory issues from an expert in the field of sensory integration! Kelly Beins is an Occupational Therapist certified in sensory integration, and owner of a private practice, Occupational Therapy Consulting, LLC. Ms. Beins is the author of Ovis Has Trouble with School. She hopes children with sensory challenges will be able

December 1, 2017

Children’s Book on Sensory Challenges – Ovis Has Trouble with School by Kelly Beins, OTR/L

Sensory Processing Disorder, Special needs children

Parents who buy our chewelry: KidCompanions or SentioCHEWS will love to learn about an adorable children’s book on sensory challenges. When chewing, the sensory input provided to the mouth and powerful jaw muscles helps calm the nervous system. So biting and chewing is comforting when a child is overwhelmed, overstimulated, anxious, and nervous. These same

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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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March 14, 2016

Benefits of Sensory Toys for Kids with Special Needs

ADHD, Asperger's, Autism, Blog, Feeding problems, Kid Companions Chewelry, Sensory Processing Disorder, SentioChews, Special needs children, Tourette Syndrome

What are the benefits of sensory toys? This is a question we get on our SentioLife Solutions Facebook page and our KidCompanions Facebook page. We often receive messages from distraught parents asking for solutions for their child who has challenging behaviors. Like it is often said, “Behavior is a form of COMMUNICATION”; therefore, it is best to search for the root of the problem.

This means parents, teachers, and therapists have to figure out what is causing their child/student with autism, sensory processing disorder, ADHD, Down syndrome, etc. to act a certain way. Knowing what triggers their child’s behavior makes it possible to find a strategy to help help them. The answer may be as simple as providing sensory toys or a chewy fidget.

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