ARK's Z-Grabber®

ARK's Premium One-Way Valve makes drinking easier by controlling the direction of fluid - fluid flows up into the straw, but does not empty back into the cup.Because fluid always stays at the top of the straw, less effort is required for each sip and less air is ingested. As a result, users tend to experience less coughing while consuming more fluids. The valve is easy to take apart, clean, and put back together.Highly recommended for individuals with oral motor difficulties, a weak suck, or problems generating and maintaining suction. Made in the USA out of stainless steel that will not rustAll parts can be boiled in water to ensure sanitary conditions Sold individually Compatible with most regular drinking straws measuring .25" in diameter Measures just over 2 inches in length Included in the package is an extra (spare) stainless steel ball and washer Not recommended for carbonated beverages Recommended for thin liquids (water, milk, juice without pulp, etc). This may vary by brand of thickener, but in general if you're using thickened liquids, "nectar" consistency works fine. "Honey" is a bit harder to suck through the straw, but it does work. "Pudding" does not work, as it's too thick to drink through even a regular straw without a valve. CAUTION: Contains small parts that may pose a choking hazard; please supervise at all times.

The Twin pendant from ARK is the thinnest pendant (0.76 cm thick). The pendant is smooth on both sides and is well suited for those who prefer to chew with the premolars and/or front teeth (for slimmer versions that reach the back molars, see ARK's Krypto-Bite, Brick Stick or Bite Saber).Ideal for improving concentration during certain activities such as homework. For sensory oral motor skills and/or as a safe alternative to chewing/biting on fingers, knuckles, shirts, pencils etc.The Twin pendants are available in 3 color-coded toughness levels: Standard / soft - This is the softest level recommended for light chewing. XT / medium - This is the medium level recommended for moderate chewing.XXT / hard - This is the hardest level, recommended for heavy chewing. Recommended from 5 years. The tags consist of 2 chewable “tags” and are sold with a breakaway necklace. The necklace measures approx. 96 cm in length and can be individually shortened. Please note: Due to its thinner shape, this is not the most durable chew necklace for heavy chewers. Not recommended for aggressive chewers. For most people, ARK's Dino-Bite is the longest lasting collar. Each pendant is medical grade, FDA compliant and contains NO lead, phthalates, PVC, BPA or latex.Each pendant is approximately 2.5cm wide, 5cm high and 0.76cm thick. Highly recommended for people with autism, sensory disorders, anxiety, ADHD, etc. or for people of any age who need to chew. Attention! This product is not a toy. The clasp and collar are not intended for chewing. Contains small parts that may pose a choking hazard - direct supervision required. Although these chewing tools are robust and durable, no chewing tool is indestructible. Due to their intended use, wear and tear is to be expected. How long they last usually depends on the amount and intensity of chewing as well as other variables (such as jaw strength, stress and anxiety levels, whether other sensory strategies are used, etc.). While for some people a chewing tool lasts forever, for others with severe/aggressive oral needs it can be used up very quickly. Please supervise the chew at all times and replace it if necessary when it shows signs of wear. The longest lasting chew ever is the Y-Chew XXT from ARK.

ARK Wingamajigs® are the coolest sensory tools on the block.Each “flying” fidget has a different wing set on it to keep the hands busy and the mind focused. Choose from a dragon, airplane, butterfly, dragonfly, or bat (or collect them all). The dragon and butterfly have raised texture for extra sensory interest. The dragonfly has not one but TWO wings that can spin separately. Hold them in your hand and spin the wings for endless fidgety fun. OR slide them over a #2 pencil for “fidget breaks” during homework. These brightly-colored interactive fidgets are fun for all ages (recommended for kids and adults, 5 years and up).Multi-sensory, lightweight, and funEach fidget (not including the pencil) measures about 6,3cm tall Each fidget is sold individually - choose your option from the pull-down menu aboveRecommended for ages 5 years and up (no age limit) under adult supervisionPlease note: these are not chewable. To see all chews, click here. Best used with an eraser-less pencil (each Wingamajig comes with one). Designed, manufactured, and assembled in the USA by ARK Therapeutic.Caution: contains small parts that may pose a choking hazard. NOT for children under 3 years. Recommended for 5 years and up. Adult supervision required at all times.

ARK's Animal Tips for the Z-Vibe® is the ultimate tool for sensory oral motor therapy, particularly for children in early intervention.Animal tips friendly face immediately sparks interest, improves concentration, and increases a child's willingness to participate in therapy. Each tip has a variety of shapes and textures for sensory input both within the oral cavity and around the lips and face. ARK's Animal Tips can also be used to work on biting/chewing skills, coordination of movement, discrimination, and of course play therapy. A charming addition to any oral sensory motor treatment plan, kids will love incorporating these playful "pets" into their speech and feeding therapy sessions.Made in the USA, medical grade, FDA compliantNo BPA, PVC, lead, phthalates, or latexMeasures approximately 5cm from ear to earDishwasher-safeSold individuallyTo be used with any Z-Vibe® or Z-Grabber® (sold separately)CAUTION: this therapeutic tool should be used under adult supervision at all times.

In this set are the most common and best applicable tools to work on intra-oral and extra-oral perception.The Z-Vibe in black as a base offers the possibility to work with or without vibration. The use of the roller tip offers many possibilities to stimulate trigger points, fascia, etc.The soft brush tip is ideal to work on the gums, palate or other sensitive structures. In addition, the brush tip can be used as a precursor to the (electric) toothbrush. In order to work on various desired movements of the tongue, the fine tip is suitable. With its fine tip, it is very easy to point out specific points in the oral cavity to which the tip of the tongue should be guided. In practice, the stimulation of the papilla incisiva with the fine tip has absolutely proven itself. The set contains: 1 ARK's Z-Vibe in black1 ARK's Roller Tip1 ARK's Soft Brush Tip1 ARK's Fine TipYou save 15% compared to the single prices!

ARK's Bear Bottle Kit is a fun and friendly way to make drinking easier for beginners and/or children with oral motor difficulties. It's also an excellent way to transition babies straight from bottles to straw drinking - skipping sippy cups altogether! Many speech therapists believe that sippy cups can promote improper tongue positioning and an immature swallowing pattern, while straw drinking can help strengthen the mouth muscles and encourage tongue retraction, cheek tension, lip closure, and proper oral positioning.The Bear Bottle features a unique valve that controls the direction of fluid - liquid flows up into the straw, but does not flow back down. Simply squeeze the bear's belly until fluid reaches the top of the straw and release. Fluid will stay at the top of the straw, thereby decreasing the effort required to drink. Highly recommended for individuals who tend to aspirate or have a weak suck with difficulties generating and maintaining suction.Kit includes: 1 easy-to-squeeze Bear Bottle with a snap-close cap1 Select-Flow Valvestraws - 2 tubing straws1 yellow Lip Blok® These tubing straws are durable alternative to traditional straws, and the Lip Blok prevents kids from biting on the straw or putting it too far into their mouths.Product descriptionMade out of non-toxic, food grade materialsDishwasher-safe Holds 236ml of fluidBottle measures approximately 5cm x 6,3cm x 15,2cmColors may vary Not recommended for carbonated beveragesRecommended for thin liquids (water, milk, juice without pulp, etc).Compatible with most standard 0,63cm diameter straws Lid colors may vary.

ARK's Bendy Bite™ doubles as both a fidget and a chew!Chew it, twist it, bend it. Fold one arm inside the center circle and out the other side for a loop of fidgety fun (note: this works best with the standard and XT levels. It can also be done with the firmer XXT level but is more challenging!).At 8,9cm wide and 0,75cm thick, it's one of the thinnest handheld chews. Use this oral sensory solution as a safe alternative to chewing on pencils, shirts, fingers, etc. and to help calm, focus, and self-regulate.Like all other ARK chews it comes in 3 color-coded toughness levels:Standard - This is the softest level, recommended for mild chewers (those who do not chew through anything).XT / Medium Firm - This is the middle level, which we call XT ("Xtra Tough"). It's firmer, but still fairly chewy, recommended for moderate chewers.XXT / Very Firm - This is the toughest level, which we call XXT ("Xtra Xtra Tough"). This is the toughest level.Please note: Because of how thin this chew is, even the XXT level may not be a long lasting option for moderate to avid chewing. For more robust chews, check out the MEGA Brick Stick.Medical grade, FDA compliant, NO lead, phthalates, PVC, BPA, or latex. Recommended for ages 3 years and up. All ARK products are dishwasher safe, can be boiled, cleaned in aldehyde-free disinfectant, or simply washed with mild soap.CAUTION: This product is not a toy. Direct supervision required. Recommended for ages 3 years and up. Although these chew tools are sturdy and durable, no chew tool is indestructible. Wear/tear may be expected given the nature of the intended use. How long they last is typically equal to the amount and intensity of the chewing, as well as other variables (such as jaw strength, stress/anxiety levels, if other sensory strategies are in place, etc.). While for some people a chew tool will last forever, for others with heavy/aggressive oral needs, they may go through it very quickly. Please supervise at all times, regularly inspect the chew, and replace at first sign of wear and tear.

ARK’s Jaw Grading Bite Blocks are a great complement to any oral motor tool box. Specially designed to work on jaw grading and stability, each arm has a different thickness to practice various jaw heights:The orange arms are 3mm and 6mm thickThe magenta arms are .7mm and 1cm thick The teal arms are 1,3cm and 1,5cm thick What is jaw grading and stability? Jaw grading is the ability to have controlled movements of the jaw to various jaw heights needed for speech and feeding skills. For example, note the difference in your jaw when saying “eee” vs “ahhh”. Or, imagine biting into a cracker vs a sandwich/burger. Your jaw has to open to different heights to accommodate those different sounds and foods. Jaw stability is the strength, coordination, and endurance needed to do so without the jaw sliding forward and/or sideways. Each Bite Block set comes with instructions including four exercises to help work on these skills. These Bite Blocks are firm for good resistance during jaw exercises, but not 100% rigid to be gentle on the teeth (for softer options to work on chewing skills, see the Grabber and/or Y-Chew). Each arm also has gentle sensory bumps to grip the teeth.medical grade, FDA & CE compliantNo BPA, PVC, lead, phthalates, or latexEach block measures 18,4cm long in total, with each "arm" measuring about 7,4cm long and 1,3cm wide. Dishwasher-safeSold in a set (1 orange, 1 magenta, and 1 teal)CAUTION: this therapeutic tool should be used under adult supervision at all times.

ARK's Bite Saber® Sensory Chewelry is a safe and super cool solution for anyone who needs to chew. At 10,1cm long and just 1,3cm in diameter at the tip, it’s just the right size to reach the back molars where chewing is needed the most. Use it to provide calming proprioceptive input to the jaw, and/or to provide a safe alternative to chewing on fingers, shirt collars, sleeves, pencils, etc. The Bite Saber® features a tactile handle with a smooth opposite end, and it comes on a breakaway adjustable necklace cord.Recommended for ages 5 years and up.ARK's Bite Saber® comes in 3 color-coded toughness levels: Standard = Soft (very chewy), recommended for mild chewing onlyXT = Medium (firmer, but still chewy), for mild to moderate chewing XXT = Toughest (the most firm), recommended for those who like to chew on firm / fairly rigid items.This is also the longest lasting level for avid chewing.Details: Each pendant is sold individually with its own breakaway necklace cordDesigned, manufactured, and assembled in the USA by ARK TherapeuticEach pendant is medical grade, FDA compliant, and contains NO lead, phthalates, PVC, BPA, or latexThe cord measures approximately 96cm in length. If desired, you can shorten the cord by scooting the thread out of the clasp, retying the knot at a shorter length, and then trimming the excess thread.Highly recommended for individuals who have Autism, sensory needs, anxiety, ADHD, etc, or for anyone of any age who needs to chew. Color hues may vary slightly.Caution: This product is not a toy. The clasp and cord are not intended for chewing. Contains small parts that may pose a choking hazard. Recommended for ages 5 years and up. Although these chew tools are sturdy and durable, no chew tool is indestructible. Wear/tear may be expected given the nature of the intended use. How long they last is typically equal to the amount and intensity of the chewing, as well as other variables (such as jaw strength, stress/anxiety levels, if other sensory strategies are in place, etc.). While for some people a chew tool will last forever, for others with heavy/aggressive oral needs, they may go through it very quickly. Please supervise at all times and replace if necessary if the item shows signs of wear and tear. For the longest lasting chew tool for avid chewing, see ARK's Y-Chew XXT.

Brrr! The Blizzard Bite™ from ARK is the chew necklace for winter!The snowflake has a round shape, smooth edges and a textured snowflake design on the front for added sensory input. Each pendant is approximately 5cm in diameter and 0.75cm thick (0.9cm including the texture) - perfect for those who chew with their premolars and/or front teeth.(for slimmer versions that reach the back molars, click here). Use this oral sensory solution as a safe alternative to chewing on pens, shirts, fingers, etc. and as an aid to calming, concentration and self-regulation. Recommended for ages 5 and up. Like all ARK chews, these are available in 3 color-coded toughness levels:Standard / Soft - This is the softest level recommended for light chewing. XT / medium - This is the medium level recommended for moderate chewing. XXT / hard - This is the hardest level recommended for heavy chewing. Each pendant is sold with a collar. The collar measures approximately 96cm in length and can be shortened individually. Replacement collars can be found here.Medical grade, FDA compliant, NO lead, phthalates, PVC, BPA or latex. Highly recommended for people with autism, sensory needs, anxiety, ADHD, etc. or anyone of any age who needs to chew. Caution: This product is not a toy. The clasp and cord are not intended for chewing. Contains small parts that may pose a choking hazard - direct supervision required. Recommended for children age 5 years and up. Although these chew tools are sturdy and durable, no chew tool is indestructible. Wear/tear may be expected given the nature of the intended use. How long they last is typically equal to the amount and intensity of the chewing, as well as other variables (such as jaw strength, stress/anxiety levels, if other sensory strategies are in place, etc.). While for some people a chew tool will last forever, for others with heavy/aggressive oral needs, they may go through it very quickly. Please supervise at all times and replace if necessary if the item shows signs of wear and tear. For the longest lasting chew tool overall, see ARK'sY-Chew XXT.