Introduction to Kid Companions by Mom and designer

There are wonderfully fun, bright and colorful fidget toys and chewables out there. However, if you are the parent or caregiver of a growing youth, teen or adult with special needs, those common features can be a problem. In fact, traditional fidget toys and chewable toys can be a source of stress on some special needs individuals that require them.


The Kid Companions Chewelry line was designed by a mom after she realized that her growing daughter felt embarrassed and would hide her chewable fidget while at school. The product line is designed to be wearable, fashionable and chewable. It is also safe, non-toxic and can be personalized on the company's newly launched website.

Pierrette d'Entremont, owner and designer, explains her feelings, echoing those of many parents of youth with special needs.
"As a mother, I want nothing more than to see my children happy. Part of having a happy special needs youth is having one that functions well at school, at play and especially, as best she can, with her peers. With time, needing to belong to her peer group was becoming more important. It wasn't fair, or very effective, that something that should help her was making her feel embarrassed."

So it was, armed with the need, the research and the will, that the Kid's Companion was born. A truly safe, non-toxic and effective chewable fidget for the growing special needs child.

The Kid's Companion Chewelry is available at www.chewelry.ca and at select occupational therapy and special needs stores. It is available in Heart and Circle shapes and in 6 colors. It is proudly made in Canada and sourced in North America by Pida IMP Ltd.

For more information contact
Pierrette d'Entremont
pierrette@chewelry.ca

Can you see the benefits of chewelry for your Special Needs child?

Mar 16 Special Needs Stats and News-Sapropterin Study Seeking Volunteers

Core Symptoms of Austistic Disorder

Does your child exhibit the core symptoms of Autistic Disorder?

These core symptoms being:
*Impaired social interaction,
*Impaired communication and
*Restricted, repetitive behavior.

Are you interested in a 16-week randomized, placebo-controlled clinical study?

A study is being conducted by The Children's Health Council in Palo Alto to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of sapropterin for children with autism between the ages of 3 and 6. Sapropterin is  manufactured and marketed by the company BioMarin as Kuvan® and is already prescribed for phenylketonuria (PKU).

Find out more and how to participate here:  https://www.chcautism.com/index.php

Mar16 Sensory Tip-Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Do not  miss the next Sensory-Friendly Film, "Diary of a Wimpy Kid," on March 20 at 10 a.m. in participating AMC theatres nationwide.Tickets are only  $4-6 depending on location.

Find a location near you at http://www.autism-society.org/sensoryfilms.

Mar 16 Chewing and Biting Tip- Mouthing Past Toddlerhood

Is your child past toddlerhood and still mouthing? Are you tired of frayed, never to be past on school clothes?  Kid Companions are the effective alternative. This mom designed,  innovative, oral-motor device provides a resilient, non-food, chewable surface as an aid to inhibit teeth grinding and inappropriate chewing and biting.

Mar 16 Fidgeting Tip

Is your child in constant motion even when sitting? This ADHD behavior can lead to exasperated parents and peers as well as exasperated teachers. Fidget respectfully using Kid Companions. An efficient quiet tool for you, discreet not a distraction to others.