Autistic and Loved LLC creates soothing chewelry children love

As parents of autistic children can attest, the act of chewing on objects or clothing can oftentimes soothe their child’s anxiety. 

Recognizing the benefit of this simple act, Kit Ford — an autism mom turned inventor — created a new line of chewable jewelry and her own Quad Cities company, Autistic and Loved LLC. The company produces chewelry — jewelry that is chewable.

“My…