ARK's Textured Grabber®
Product number:
GA100XTTexTeal
✨ Product Highlights
👄 Realistic textures for effective chewing training
✋🏼 Ergonomic P-shape for easy grip
🎯 Versatile tool for oral needs and therapy support
Product information "ARK's Textured Grabber®"
Realistic Chewing Practice & Oral Stimulation
Developed by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP, the textured Grabber® is the structured version of ARK's original Grabber®.
Its ergonomic P-shape with loop handle ensures easy gripping, even for small or low-motor-control hands. The extended arm easily reaches the molars – perfect for targeted chewing and oral motor therapy.
🎯 Applications
- Provides oral and proprioceptive sensory input
- Safe alternative to chewing on hands, clothing, pencils, etc.
- Helps reduce teeth grinding and thumb sucking
- Supports the transition from purées to solid food
- Improves jaw strength, stability, and myofunctional skills
- Can be used for oral stimulation in tube-fed individuals
📐 Dimensions
- Total length: approx. 13 cm (5.1 in)
- Handle loop: approx. 5 cm (2 in)
- Chewing arm diameter: approx. 1.3 cm (0.5 in)
✅ Firmness Levels
- Standard (soft) – recommended for mild chewing
- XT (medium) – for moderate chewing
- XXT (firm) – for avid chewing
ℹ️ Toughness Selection Guide
- The more frequent and intense the chewing, the firmer the toughness level should be
- Chewing beginners should start with Standard or XT
- Standard or XT are also recommended for thumb or pacifier weaning
- XXT should only be chosen for very strong or aggressive chewing – e.g., on hard objects
🧼 Cleaning
- Dishwasher safe
- Boilable
- Clean with mild soap or aldehyde-free disinfectant
🌱 Material & Safety
- Made from medical-grade silicone
- Free from BPA, PVC, phthalates, lead, and latex
- FDA-compliant, CE certified
- Recommended from age 3+
- Not a toy – use under adult supervision
- Check for wear and replace if damaged
⚠️ Durability Note
- No chew tool is indestructible
- Durability depends on chewing strength, frequency, and individual factors
- Replace at first signs of wear
ℹ️ Also available:
Information on the manufacturer (information obligations under the GPSR Product Safety Regulation)
ARK Therapeutic Services Inc.
Clemson Road 703
29229 Columbia SC, USA
Details of the responsible person (information obligations under the GPSR Product Safety Regulation)
CS Life Sciences Europe Ltd.
The Black Church St. Mary´s Place 7
D07 P4AX Dublin, Irland