ARK's Z-Grabber®

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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® (3/4"). 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.Made 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 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 Brick Stick® Textured Chew Necklace provides a safe, wearable, discrete, and cool solution for those who need to chew. Use this "chewelry" as an oral fidget (or even hand fidget) to help calm, soothe, and self-regulate during times of stress, to better focus during homework and other activities, for sensory oral motor input, and/or as a safe alternative to chewing/biting on fingers, knuckles, shirts, pencils, etc. The long shape means you can reach all the way to the back molars for adequate chewing, and two different textures are built-in for varied tactile input: large bumps on one side and small bumps on the other.ARK's Brick Stick® 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 cordEach pendant is medical grade, FDA compliant, and contains NO lead, phthalates, PVC, BPA, or latexEach pendant measures approximately 6,4cm long by 1,6cm wide. Including the bumps, it measures just under 1,2cm thick.The 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.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. Not recommended for children under 5 years. Although these chew tools are sturdy and durable, no chew tool is indestructible. Some individuals (particularly those with heavy oral needs and aggressive biting/chewing) may be able to damage the tools. Please supervise at all times and replace if necessary when the item shows signs of wear and tear.

Straight out of fairy tales - a chewable unicorn necklace!ARK's Chewnicorn™ has a beautiful double-sided unicorn design, complete with a sweet heart and star on the face, flowing hair, and the quintessential unicorn horn. According to mythology, unicorns are said to have magical healing properties. In a similar way, many people find chewing to be effective way to calm, self-regulate, and manage stress and anxiety. Use the Chewnicorn chewable necklace as a safe alternative to chewing on shirt sleeves, collars, pencils, fingers, nails, etc. to help calm, focus, and self-regulate.Measuring about 4,3cm wide, 5,8cm tall, and 1,3cm thick, these unicorns are perfect for those who prefer chewing with their pre-molars and/or front teeth (for more slender options that reach the back molars, click here). Like all ARK chews, these unicorn necklaces are made in South Carolina, USA and come 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"). It still has some “chewability” to it, but it’s fairly rigid / pretty firm. No chew tool is indestructible, but this is usually the longest lasting level for avid chewers.Choose your option from the menu above. Each pendant is sold individually with its own breakaway necklace cord. Color hues may vary slightly.Medical grade, FDA compliant, NO lead, phthalates, PVC, BPA, or latex.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 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, regularly inspect the chew, and replace at first sign of wear and tear.

ARK's Cip-Kup™ makes drinking easier for beginners and/or individuals with oral motor difficulties.It 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 bottle 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. A full straw also reduces the air ingested, and so users experience less coughing and choking while consuming more fluids. Highly recommended for individuals who tend to aspirate or have difficulties generating and maintaining suction (a weak suck).Kit includes: 1 flexible bottle with a twist-on cap10 standard drinking straws, an 8-inch tubing straw (a reusable, chewable, durable alternative to straws)1 select-flow valve (can be trimmed to increase the flow and further decrease the effort required to drink)one ¾" yellow Lip Blok (discourages biting on the straw or inserting it too far into the mouth).FDA compliant, NO lead, phthalates, PVC, BPA, or latexBottle measures approximately 5 x 6,3 x 15,2 cm and holds 236ml Dishwasher-safeNot recommended for carbonated beveragesRecommended for thin liquids (water, milk, juice without pulp, etc).Compatible with most standard 0,63cm diameter straws

ARK’s Dino-Bite® Chewable Jewelry Necklace is the coolest chewelry on the block! This "roarsome" T-Rex design is sure to be a hit with dinosaur fans of any age.Measuring in at approximately 3,8 x 6,3cm and 1,3cm thick, this is a pretty 'beefy' chew pendant with a lot of 'meat' on its bones. It's a great option for those who prefer chewing with their pre-molars and/or front teeth. Use this oral sensory solution as a safe alternative to chewing on pencils, shirts, fingers, etc. and to help calm, focus, and self-regulate.ARK's Dino Bite® comes in 3 color-coded toughness levels:Standard = This is the softest Dino option (the chewiest level, but still firm) recommended for mild to moderate chewingXT = Firmer, for moderate chewingXXT = The most firm, recommended for avid chewing and/or for those who like to chew on firm / fairly rigid itemsDetails: Each pendant is sold individually with its own breakaway necklace cordEach 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. 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. Not recommended for children under 5 years. 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.