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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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August 18, 2016

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Changing How the World Views Autism by Jodi Murphy, Geek Club Books

Asperger's, Autism, Blog, Special needs children, special needs moms

The team at SentioLife Solutions thanks Jodi Murphy, founder of Geek Club Books, for this excellent guest post she titled “Changing How the World Views Autism”. Geek Club Books focuses on innovative, entertaining autism education. The Mighty web site explains that Geek Club Books tells the stories of autism through apps, curriculum, digital media, and webisodes to change perceptions

April 19, 2016

Associated Cerebral Palsy Conditions and Disorders by Alex Diaz-Granados

Blog, Cerebral Palsy, Special needs children

Cerebral palsy is a motor disorder that affects muscle movement and control, but along with the classic symptoms, such as spastic movements and exaggerated reflexes, there are numerous other conditions that children may develop. Some children may acquire a variety of associated conditions, whereas others may only have a few. Cerebral palsy, as well as

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April 12, 2016

Whole Brain Edutainment: Speech Apps For Kids by Tracy Wannemacher, M.S. CCC-SLP/L

Asperger's, Autism, Blog, Down syndrome, IEP Accommodations School, Parenting all kids, Special needs children

This post introduces our readers to a company founded in 2013 called “Whole Brain Edutainment“. Tracy Wannemacher, M.S. CCC-SLP/L, and Antonio Sanders, an AAA game developer, are the folks behind this company that makes educational apps for kids. Together they developed unique speech apps for kids called “ABC app for Kids” loaded with educational and developmental value. The apps are based on applied

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April 10, 2016

SentioSYLES: Colorful, Breakaway Lanyards 24 and 28 Inches Sold Separately

ADHD, Asperger's, Autism, Blog, Kid Companions Chewelry, SentioChews, Special needs children

Today I want to tell you about our SentioSTYLES 28 INCH Breakaway Lanyards. SentioSTYLES are made from REAL made-in-the-USA Tactical Paracord. They are the suitable length and strength for youth and adults and have a safe, comfortable, barrel clasp. But first a little history 🙂 Our first breakaway neck lanyards on our original (2007) KidCompanions Chewelry were 18 and 20 inches. Caregivers wanted

April 4, 2016

Fidgeting Is Helpful for ADHD: Squirming Has Purpose Study Shows

ADHD, IEP Accommodations School, Special needs children

ScienceDaily, a great source for the latest research news, posted an article titled, “Squirm with purpose: Fidgeting is helpful for ADHD patients, study shows”. The study they refer to is by Florida State University, February 22, 2016. In a nutshell the new research confirms the following: Children often fidget or move when they are trying to solve a problem, and that movement

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March 29, 2016

Finger Picking or Skin Picking “Habits” That Are Difficult to Break by Bill Nason, MS, LLP

Asperger's, Autism, Bipolar Mental Health, Blog, mental health, Special needs children

I just found a very informative page on Facebook, it is the “Autism Discussion Page – Helping Your Child Feel “Safe, Accepted, and Competent”. This page was developed by Bill Nason, MS, LLP to discuss tools that help children on the autism spectrum feel safe, accepted and competent. Although each child is different, with their unique strengths

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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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March 12, 2016

Understanding Schizophrenia: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment

Bipolar Mental Health, Blog, mental disorders/illness, mental health, Special needs children

A post to help in understanding schizophrenia, a mental disorder that generally appears in late adolescence or early adulthood – however, it can emerge at any time in life. It is one of many brain diseases that may include delusions, loss of personality (flat affect), confusion, agitation, social withdrawal, psychosis, and bizarre behavior. On the Schizophrenia Society

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March 1, 2016

Pretend Sensory Gardens to Stimulate the Senses

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

Why make pretend play sensory gardens? We all learn about our surroundings through our senses; therefore, the earlier your child has a chance to explore the world around him through play the better start in life he will have. Your goal is to provide activities to stimulate the senses that is turn help your child learn about his surroundings. Children learn by using all their senses; therefore, plan intentional opportunities for children to actively use their senses as they explore the world, starting with their pretend sensory garden.

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February 27, 2016

Pierrette d’Entremont Talks About Her Sensory Tools with Radio Canada

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

Pierrette designed her sensory tools thinking of her own child with sensory issues. Now KidCompanions Chewelry is sold worldwide to kids with autism, sensory processing disorders, Tourette syndrome, ADHD, etc. The interview, “Pierrette d’Entremont Talks About Her Sensory Tools with Radio Canada” has the English Translation below. Pierrette d’Entremont-Crimmins, owner of KidCompanions talks about Chewelry and the growth of her company, SentioLife Solutions, Ltd. on Canadian News channel Radio Canada.

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