Chew the Right Thing: Choosing the best chewable aid for your child

Parents of children who seek oral sensory input know: anything can become a chew toy. Shirt sleeves, pencils, and even fingers are all up for grabs. But, of course, many things are not appropriate or safe for putting in one’s mouth. That’s where choosing the right chewelry — chewable jewelry — comes in. Chewelry are…

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Fidget Toys and Alzheimer’s Disease

Not just for the classroom — fidget toys are effective tools for adult patients with Alzheimer’s as well. Here’s why. As previously discussed on this blog, fidget toys have become popular tools in classrooms for children and even in offices for adults. However, the application and usefulness of fidget toys goes beyond increasing focus and…

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