All TalkTools Jiggler® are effective for increasing sensory awareness in the muscles of the jaw, lips, and reducing "fixing" or tightening in the muscles of the jaw.In some cases the Jigglers, satisfy the need for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) stimulation as a replacement to negative oral habits. In addition, each individual TalkTools Jiggler® can be used to meet more specific needs:Unicorn Therapeutic Goals:GOAL #1: To reduce "fixing" (tightening in the muscles of the jaw) before muscle-based exercises, feeding and speech. This will satisfy the need for TMJ stimulation and release of a tonic bite. GOAL #2: To improve lip closure and tongue retraction before muscle-based exercises, feeding and speech. Feeding - Spoon feeding and cup drinking OPT - Flat mouthed horns & tongue depressor Speech - /ml /b/ /p/GOAL #3: To introduce spoon feeding for clients including those with oral aversions. Sloth Therapeutic Goals:GOAL #1: To reduce "fixing" (tightening in the muscles of the jaw) prior to the introduction of muscle-based exercises and/or to satisfy the need for TMJ stimulation. GOAL #2: To improve sensory awareness in the muscles of the jaw and lips, prior to the introduction of muscle-based exercises. Feeding - Spoon Feeding OPT - Flat mouthed horns and tongue depressor Speech - /m/ /b/ /p/ GOAL #3: To improve lip rounding. Feeding - Straw drinking OPT - Bubble blowing and round mouth horns Speech - /oo/ /oh/ /w/Dragon Therapeutic Goals: GOAL #1: To increase sensory awareness. GOAL #2: To improve lip rounding and tongue retraction. Feeding - Straw Drinking OPT - Bubble blowing and round mouth horns Speech - /oo/ /oh/ /w/ GOAL #3: To improve lip rounding and lip protrusion with the added texture on the Dragon for clients who need additional sensory input. Feeding - Straw Drinking OPT - Bubble blowing and round mouth horns Speech - /oo/ /oh/ /w/ /r/ /sh/ /ch/ Frog Therapeutic Goals: GOAL #1: To reduce "fixing" (tightening in the muscles of the jaw) before muscle-based exercises, feeding and speech. This will satisfy the need for TMJ stimulation and release of a tonic bite. GOAL #2: To increase sensory awareness, using a smooth surface, in the muscles of the jaw and lips prior to the introduction of muscle-based exercises. Feeding - Spoon feeding and cup drinking OPT - Flat mouth horns, tongue depressor activity for lip closure Speech - /m/ /b/ /p/ GOAL #3: To improve lip rounding and lip protrusion. Feeding - Straw Drinking OPT - Bubble blowing and round mouth horns Speech - /oo/ /oh/ /w/ /r/ /sh/ /ch/ Requires 2 AA Batteries which are NOT included.CONTRADICTIONS: Do NOT use this tool with clients who have been diagnosed with seizure disorders that are stimulated by vibration. These tools are intended for external use with adult supervision. Chewing on these tools is not recommended. 

Progressive Jaw Closure Tubes are particularly effective for clients with Cerebral Palsy, traumatic brain injury, and for adults with limited jaw mobility following radiation treatments.This set of tools (six graduated tubes) is designed to teach jaw closure for clients who cannot close the jaw on command for feeding or speech sound production. Used in a hierarchy, the tubes each teach volitional jaw closure and lip rounding, which are needed for straw drinking and speech development, among others.Teach jaw closure for clients who cannot close the jaw on command Includes six firm tubes and TalkTools instruction booklet Reusable, durable and easy to clean

A pillar of OPT (Oral Placement Therapy), the Straw Therapy promotes jaw-lip-tongue dissociation through twelve stages of development. It can be used to teach tongue retraction, grading, controlled tongue movements, and lip rounding, among other oral-motor skills.This activity, like the Horn Hierarchy, is fun for clients and appreciated by speech and feeding therapists for its effectiveness and affordability.Convenient kit needed to implement Straw Hierarchy, a pillar of Oral Placement TherapyIncludes one of each straw in TalkTools’ Straw Hierarchy (colors may vary), one replacement Straw #1, two lip blocks, and TalkTools original instruction booklet Not dishwasher safe One-hour online course available to learn more on Straw Therapy

TalkTools’ motivational Horn Hierarchy teaches essential oral-motor skills needed in OPT (Oral Placement Therapy).Developed by Sara Rosenfeld-Johnson, this therapy addresses deficits in abdominal grading, is a prerequisite for improving velopharyngeal functioning and targets specific speech sounds. In combination with the Straw Hierarchy, it is an invaluable technique for eliminating tongue thrusting. It can also be used to reduce or even eliminate drooling. Horn Hierarchy is at the center of Oral Placement TherapyTeaches lip closure, abdominal grading, controlled oral airflow, speech clarityKit includes one of each horn in TalkTools’ Horn Hierarchy (colors may vary), one replacement Horn #12, and TalkTools original instruction bookletNot dishwasher safeOne-hour online course available to learn more on Horn TherapyCaution: Adult Supervision Required to use this therapy horn and the Horn Kit Program. Intended for use as part of the TalkTools Horn Kit and associated hierarchy Horn Kit Program.

The highly-functional Sensory Friendly Bite Blocks promote symmetrical jaw strength, stability, and grading for clients with weak jaw musculature evidenced during speech sound production or feeding (i.e. reduced mobility, sliding, or jutting).As many OPT (Oral Placement Therapy) tools, it is used both to diagnose and treat.Excellent for use with Dysarthria, Apraxia and Dyspraxia. Some clients may prefer biting into a softer surface as they work their way through the Bite Block hierarchy. The Sensory Friendly Bite Blocks work in exactly the same manner as the original version, but are constructed of a softer, more pliable material.A TalkTools original that promotes jaw strength, stability, and gradingIncludes two sets of six Bite Blocks and TalkTools original instruction bookletReusable, durable and easy to clean Soft, textured surface Also available, the original Jaw Grading set

This essential tool is used in the famous activity “Bite Block hierarchy.”Jaw Grading Bite Blocks promote symmetrical jaw strength, stability, and grading for clients with weak jaw musculature evidenced during speech sound production or feeding (i.e. reduced mobility, sliding, or jutting).As many OPT (Oral Placement Therapy) tools, it is used both to diagnose and treat. Excellent for use with Dysarthria, Apraxia and Dyspraxia.A TalkTools bestseller that promotes jaw strength, stability, and gradingIncludes two sets of six Bite Blocks and TalkTools original instruction bookletReusable, durable and easy to clean, Hard textured surfaceAlso available in a Sensory Friendly (purple) set

Appropriate for clients of all ages, the Recessed Lid Cup is a therapeutic alternative to sippy cups. It has two handles to help keep hands at midline and encourage self-feeding. Two lids are included. The recessed lid has two small holes which encourage cup drinking with tongue retraction and improved lip closure without extending your head and neck. The other lid has one bigger hole to allow for placement of a straw. 2 twist-off lids includedCan be used for cup or straw drinkingBPA-free, phthalate-free, lead-freenot dishwasher-safe -- hand-wash in warm water 

They teach jaw stability and grading through movement and resistance.Jaw exercises should be used even when there is excessive tongue protrusion as they will address tongue retraction goals. They are appropriate as well for those who need additional tactile input. Jaw stability and grading are needed for speech clarity and feeding skills.Includes a set of two unassembled jaw exercisers and TalkTools original instruction booklet.Made from FDA-approved materialsReusable, durable and easy to clean.

These remarkable tools teach tongue tip lateralization, elevation and depression for improved feeding skills and speech clarity.Their design helps establish jaw stability to facilitate independent movements of the tongue tip from the jaw. They can also be used to help improve fascial restrictions associated with a tongue tie , but cannot stretch the frenulum.Teach tongue tip independent movements from the jawTools work at steps #3 and #4 in the hierarchy of Tongue-Jaw DissociationAppropriate for both children and adultsIncludes set of two tools and TalkTools original instruction booklet

Silicone tubing peroxide crosslinked, translucent, 1mm x 3mm Suction hoses made of silicone, physiologically harmless, plasticizer freeThe hoses comply with EU directives and are suitable for food use. The price refers to one meter. Temperature range: -60° to +200° Production according to DIN ISO 3302/E2