Reviews & Testimonials

Product Reviews & Testimonials

Ames, Iowa – Kay Marner Parent, writes a blog for ADDitude magazine http://www.additudemag.com/adhdblogs/4/7917.html

Warren, Massachusetts – Karen Miarecki Parent, writes a blog for the Examiner.com/Boston on special needs kids http://www.examiner.com/special-needs-kids-in-boston/the-b-calm-audio-sedation-gp-and-pro-units-review

ADDerworld.com – Bryan Hutchinson
http://www.adderworld.com/blog1/2009/04/14/b-calm-audio-sedation-for-the-adhd-mind-%E2%80%93-a-review

Tarasviewoftheworld.com – Tara Robertson
http://www.tarasviewoftheworld.com/2009/04/b-calm-review-giveaway-for-autism.html

Throughtheeyesofautism.wordpress.com – Adonya Wong
http://throughtheeyesofautism.wordpress.com/2009/04/24/calming-autism/

ADDerworld.com – full review by Riri, ADHD college student
http://adderworld.ning.com/profiles/blogs/bcalm-review-posted-with

Teacher Testimonials

Ankeny, Iowa – Jo Aukes, 20-year Special Education Teacher, “I’ve used the b-Calm units with many students in my Special Education classroom with great results. I was impressed how it helped the various students focus, stay on-task and relax.  I even have parents requesting it for their homes. It’s been a wonderful tool in my bag of strategies.”

Dubuque, Iowa – Julee Albers, Clarke University, Coordinator of Student Academic Success Programs, provides the b-Calm unit to college-age students who could benefit from the tool.
Juliana Bartoletti, Clarke University, Dubuque, Iowa
“As a junior in college with a learning disability, b-calm helps me stay on task.  My reading comprehension, time management, study skills, and overall academic performance  has increased due to my ability to stay on task while using b-calm.”

California – Teacher, Preschool-Autism “The hideaway box has been a hit in the classroom. It survived three weeks of nine students, and so far four weeks of five students jumping in it, crawling through the windows, and trying to climb on top. A couple of our students seek it out for comfort.” “We just started trying the b-Calm system today with a student who has auditory sensitivities in the classroom. We are getting him used to the headphones and hope that it will help him remain engaged in the classroom and in the OT room. I will keep you informed of any progress.”

Iowa – Elementary Special Education Teacher “He loves using it when he is asked to write anything.  While he is using it, his writing is actually legible, has meaning to it and flows.”

Parent Testimonials

Ankeny, Iowa – Melissa Hooper, parent “It is amazing. I was absolutely skeptical.  We’ve tried everything and you will try anything when you are fighting with a kid to get him to sleep.  The late nights translated to early morning battles and long days.  Now, most nights, my 7-year-old son who has ADHD falls asleep within 10 minutes of his head hitting the pillow.”

Atlanta, Georgia – Michelle Ozier, parent “I can’t begin to explain how helpful it has been to Benjamin when he is ready to sleep at night.  He has always needed a soothing sound to help him sleep and up until now we used a box fan for noise.  But the b-Calm player is more personal and makes him feel not so alone in the bed.  He loves the big head phones; he says they are ‘good for listening.’  Benjamin’s Favorite sound is the Rain.”

Plumas Lake, California – Cheryl Hazelton, parent “I ordered the b-calm for my son.  He’s six and has Asperger’s and ADHD.  When we received the b-calm, we tried it out immediately.  He loved it.  Surprisingly, he was able to explain something that’s baffled us.  He said it got rid of his headaches.  In further explanation, he said loud or certain annoying noises gave him headaches ‘in his brain’ that were much like an ice cream headache.  He loves his b-Calm so much, any time he heard someone talking about having a headache, he would try to get them to wear it.  He never reacted to noises before, so we had no idea.  We knew he had problems with chaotic areas, and didn’t like off-key singing.  Now we know, he gets them in the school cafeteria, his classroom sometimes, and when I sing (?).  Most of the time, he puts on his headset for only five or ten minutes.  He takes it off when the headache is gone.  He’s very protective over it.  It’s amazing.  It’s opened up a line of communication with him that has aided everyone in furthering his development.  The b-Calm is written into his new IEP.  Thank you so much.  This has meant a world of difference for our boy.”

Maricopa, Arizona – Karen Fortunato, parent “My oldest, Airen, went to bed with them on and he was asleep in under 30 minutes.  There was none of the ”mommy come to bed with me” or the stalling to get a drink, need a snack, have to read more of his book.  The player was amazing!!  Again, I cannot thank you enough.  I’ve already spoken to a few friends and teachers.  I am going to take the brochures with me to a Special Ed meeting next week and we plan to share with our therapists.  We will surely be in touch and are looking forward to both kids using these!!!”

Colorado – Mother of Child with Asperger’s “One afternoon, he was having a meltdown on the living room floor because he couldn’t be patient about going somewhere.  I hit the play button on the b-Calm system and just walked away. Within minutes, he calmed down, stopped ranting and just laid on the floor listening. The meltdown was over!  I loved that.”

New York – School Psychologist, mother of a 7-yr-old son with attentional issues “I was amazed that my son wants to come home from school and use the b-calm system to complete his homework. His rate of homework completion increased, along with his accuracy. I also noticed he uses the b-calm system when playing. I let him decide when he wants to use the system; however, sometimes I will suggest he use it if he seems distracted.  The company is wonderful.  Due to an unfortunate situation, the b-calm system came in contact with water damaging the MP3 player.  The company replaced the system, no questions asked, immediately.  Thanks b-calm for offering my child a solution to the challenge of distraction.”

“Sometimes my mind is filled with thoughts running in all different directions or everyone is talking too much in my house – I feel so distracted.  This is when I use my b-Calm system…it is helpful when my mom reminds me, too.” Nicholas – 2nd grader, New York