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July 18, 2013

Children Allergies Can Do More than Make One Sneeze by Sara Dawkins

ADHD, Blog, Parenting all kids, Special needs children

Allergies can have a variety of causes within the home. These allergies can produce anything from a sneeze to more detrimental afflictions such as nausea. Some allergies can go so far as to even simulate mental illnesses. Although some of them can be easily spotted, others may take a great deal of effort to discover. If your child is experiencing an allergic reaction of varying degrees, would you be able to identify the source?

July 8, 2013

Getting KidCompanions Chewelry Just RIGHT for Sensitive Kids and Market Ready

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

What Was Involved Getting KidCompanions Chewelry Market Ready? Pierrette’s goal was to design a stylish, efficient, and SAFE sensory oral-motor tool that users with sensory issues wear. This jewelry that you chew had to double-up as a hand fidget for children who need to manipulate a hand fidget to become calm or to help them focus… busy the hands to allow the brain to stay on task.

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June 27, 2013

June 27th Last Day of Fast Action Bonuses for ICAN! Jumpstart with Tali Berman

Asperger's, Autism, Feeding problems, Latest News, Special needs children, special needs moms

Dear Parents and Professionals,

I know how easy it is to get whisked away by your busy life so I wanted to send you a quick reminder that the fast action bonuses worth over $400 (including a coupon code from KidCompanions Chewelry!) and a $100 savings on the ICAN! Jumpstart program ends today!

June 27, 2013

Keeping Kids Fit: A Family Plan for Raising Healthy, Active Children by Amy Lawson

Blog, Parenting all kids, physical activities, Special needs children, special needs moms

Folks behind our Special Needs Blog thank Amy Lawson for her excellent guest post on parenting. Her post, Keeping Kids Fit: A Family Plan for Raising Healthy, Active Children, explains very well how moms impact the well being of their child even during pregnancy.

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June 26, 2013

Who Is Behind KidCompanions Chewelry and What Is Her Story?

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

Pierrette and Lorna d’Entremont, daughter and mother, are co-owners of SentioLife Solutions, the makers of the sensory tool line “KidCompanions Chewelry“. The original KidCompanions chew necklace was invented by Pierrette in 2007. Our sensory oral-motor tool is still made in Canada and sourced in Canada and the United states. Our sensory chew necklace is a SAFE chewy/fidget that brings parents peace of mind and the user comfort, calming, and satisfying of sensory and fidgeting needs.

The following are questions you may have about KidCompanions Chewelry and how it came about.

June 24, 2013

Listen to “Create Communication Breakthroughs” from Tali Berman & Sign-up for “ICAN!” Jumpstart

Asperger's, Autism, Feeding problems, Latest News, Special needs children, special needs moms

Hello parents and professionals,

My colleague, Tali Berman, is an autism specialist and author of, Play to Grow! Over 200 Games Designed to Help Your Special Child Develop Fundamental Social Skills. Tali had the amazing experience of launching her FREE training “Create Communication Breakthroughs” to over 500 people from 30 different countries on Thursday, June 20th.

In case you did not sign up, she did not want you to miss out.

You can download the recording and your accompanying Action Guide right here, FREE:

LISTEN NOW!

On this call she also opened doors to her “ICAN!” Jumpstart 4 week- virtual program, beginning Tuesday, July 2nd.

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June 20, 2013

Gentle Reminder: FREE Communication Training – TODAY – June 20th 2013 with Tali Berman!

Asperger's, Autism, Latest News, special needs moms

Dear parents,

It’s Lorna here with a gentle reminder that the FREE live Communication Training,
“Create Communication Breakthroughs: Learn 3 critical strategies so your child can understand and be understood – without the tantrums and frustration”
with Tali Berman (Autism specialist/author and leader of ‘The Autism Empowerment Telesummit”) is today- Thursday, June 20th, 11am PST/2 pm EST. **Click here to find out what time this is in YOUR time zone.***She’s going to walk you through her step-by-step system and show you how to:

June 19, 2013

Review and KidCompanions Chewelry Giveaway by Laurel at Let’s Go On a Picnic

Kid Companions Chewelry, Latest News

Pierrette and Lorna, folks behind KidCompanions Chewelry, thank Laurel at Let’s Go On a Picnic for her review and giveaway. Laurel wrote a great post, How To Tell If Your Child Is Overstimulated, and included her review and giveaway of our chewable jewelry in her post.

June 18, 2013

Creating Communication Breakthroughs: FREE Training On Communication Development In Children with Tali Berman

Asperger's, Autism, Latest News, Special needs children

In a recent worldwide survey conducted by my colleague Tali Berman (Autism specialist/author and leader of ‘The Autism Empowerment Telesummit”),the single topic parents with autistic children want help with MOST is communication development.

Since this is probably an area you want help with as well (no matter your child’s age or stage), I wanted to make sure you knew that Tali will be having a FREE training:

June 17, 2013

Best Gifts For Children with Special Needs by Marcela De Vivo

Asperger's, Blog, Parenting all kids, Sensory Processing Disorder, Special needs book reviews

Knowing what to get for a child with special needs can be somewhat difficult, especially if you’re buying a gift for a child that isn’t your own. While having some knowledge of the child’s needs can be helpful, it isn’t always a necessity, and there are a variety of gifts that are ideal for children with all types of special needs.

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June 13, 2013

5 Simple Ways to Make Your Baby Laugh and Smile

Blog, Parenting all kids, Special needs children

I remember when my daughter was born and just a few months old. I had not been around babies much in my life at that point and I did not really know what made them tick. I was in love with my daughter and everything she did was amazing and beautiful to me. I remember the first time I heard her laugh. If you have ever heard a baby laugh a full on belly busting laugh you know that it is the most precious thing you have ever heard. You cannot keep from laughing yourself when you hear their laughter. I do not mean just a giggle or a coo; most of you know what I am talking about.

June 11, 2013

Water Safety: The Ultimate Life Skill By James Ball, BCBA-D

Asperger's, Autism, Blog, Parenting all kids, Special needs children

According to the National Autism Association, drowning is the #1 cause of injury-related deaths in children with an autism spectrum disorder. Every year children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) die from drowning, when these children wander off and are attracted to the water. Children with ASD do not fear “death” the way we do. At early ages, they do not understand the finality of death nor are they afraid of those things that could cause death, like water.

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KidCompanions Chewelry & SentioCHEWS

Dear parents,