Kid Companions Chewelry Listed Among Favorite Pediatric Therapy Products

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Kid Companions Chewelry Listed Among Favorite Pediatric Therapy Products

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Dec. 8, 2010 – PIDA IMP Ltd., designers of a unique sensory tool for children who fidget, chew and bite, recently earned formal recognition for its wearable Kid Companions chewable fidgets.

The Kid Companions line was listed in the top three items of the Favorite Oral Motor Product category on the Your Therapy Source website http://yourtherapysource.com/2010awards.html

Based out of New York, Your Therapy Source is a popular online resource for parents and teachers of special needs children and for pediatric therapy professionals.

“This recognition is a wonderful boost for our chewable fidgets, and tremendous encouragement for our team,” said Pierrette d’Entremont, product designer and principal owner of PIDA. "Official accolades from professionals are a great addition to the positive and heartfelt feedback we get everyday from ordinary parents of special needs children."

The honor came after Your Therapy Source conducted a three-month survey on favorite resources for pediatric occupational therapists, pediatric physical therapist, and parents.

“This is a remarkable way to end our first year exporting our chewelry to the United States,” said Lorna d’Entremont, co-owner of PIDA. The Canadian-based company is also increasing sales in Europe, as well as Australia and New Zealand.

Kid Companions is a chewable and wearable fidget that is safe, stylish, colorful and effective. It is an ideal alternative to fidgets and chewys that are less discreet.

The chewelry is recommended for children with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), Autism, or ADD/ADHD and others who need oral sensory stimulation or a fidget to focus.

The Kid Companions innovation was designed to North American safety standards. All components are safe, non-toxic and sourced in North America. A CPSIA (Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act) 3rd party testing certificate is sent with each order and is available on the company's website.

For information, contact:

Pierrette d'Entremont
+1 902.762.0186
info@chewelry.ca
http://www.chewelry.ca/
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Back-to-School Season Spurs Sales of Special Needs Tool~Press Release

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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Sept. 8, 2010 – PIDA IMP Ltd., designers of a unique sensory tool for children, is forging ahead with the increased demand for its innovative line of wearable, chewable Kid Companions fidgets.

“We’re really delighted with the momentum we have just now,” said Pierrette d’Entremont, product designer and principal owner of PIDA. “The positive product reviews, media interviews, and inquiries from all over the world have been fabulous. Then there’s the heartfelt positive response from parents and health professionals – that’s been overwhelming.”

Kid Companions is a chewable and wearable therapy accessory that is safe, stylish and effective. The chewelry is recommended by occupational therapists and parents, especially for special needs children. The Kid Companions product is ideal for children with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) oral motor issues, and for youth affected by Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD) who need to fidget in order to focus on tasks.

Expanding the product line this fall are cool black hearts and blue circles. In response to parents’ feedback are organic cotton safety lanyards that are durable and colorful. Items can be personalized with identification and medical information. For youth to teens, it is becoming an ideal alternative to less discreet fidget toys and chewys.

Recently, PIDA has been garnering attention and approval from distribution companies specializing in products for helping people with special needs. The company recently signed a multi-year distribution contract with DynaVox Mayer-Johnson, the world's leading provider of communication and education products for people with significant speech, language and learning disabilities. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, DynaVox will sell Kid Companions through its online store and product catalog.

“Their catalog came out in early August and features every item our company sells,” said Lorna d’Entremont, co-owner of PIDA. “That level of endorsement is a great boost, especially at this time of year, when moms, dads and other caregivers are looking for ways to help their children thrive in the school year.”

The Kid Companions innovation was designed to North American safety standards. All components are safe, non-toxic and sourced in North America. A CPSIA (Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act) 3rd party testing certificate is sent with each order and is available on the company's website.

Contact: Pierrette d'Entremont 

Company: Pida IMP Ltd

Email: pierrette@chewelry.ca

Phone: +1 902.762.0186

Website: www.chewelry.ca