Eating Aids

Keep foods separated with these colorful divided plates.Perfect for picky eaters and/or kids or adults who don't like their foods to touch, each plate has three different compartments/sections to hold food. These divided plates are robust, easily stackable if you get more than one.Each plate is sold individually.Pair with a proSpoon - smooth or textured - for a matching set (spoons sold separately). Each plate measures 20,3cm in diameter and 2cm at the tallest partEach plate is sold individuallyExact colors hues may vary slightlyDishwasher-safeNot recommended for microwave use Made out of food grade PP plastic, FDA compliant, no lead, phthalates, PVC, BPA, or latex

The Maroon Spoon™ is a favorite for many therapists providing feeding therapy. Regular store-bought spoons have bowls that are either too wide or too deep. This means that the spoon tends to get overloaded with food - way too much to orally manage in one bite. But the Maroon Spoon™ feeding tool is just the right size! Not too shallow, not too deep, with an appropriate width.Perfect for working with children with problems such as poor lip closure, oral hypersensitivity, or tongue thrust.Made in the USAFDA compliant, no latex, lead, BPA, or phthalatesEach spoon measures 14,6cm longThe large bowl measures approximately 3,8cm x 3,2cm (L x W)The small bowl measures approximately 3,2cm x 1,3cm (L x W)Dishwasher-safeNOT recommended for individuals with a bite reflexPrice includes 2 spoons in one size.

ARK's Grabber® P Tube is just like the original Grabber, but about 5cm of the stem is hollow instead of solid.The tube-like stem is perfect for individuals who want their chew tool to "collapse" more, whether as a sensory chew and/or in feeding therapy. As an oral motor tool, use it to practice biting/chewing skills without the risk of choking, build jaw strength and stability, and exercise the mouth muscles.Put puréed foods inside the tube for functional biting/chewing practice so that the individual gets a taste of food when they bite down. Because the hollow tube provides less resistance than the solid original Grabbers, this is a great "starter" chew tool for individuals with very limited jaw strength.Like all ARK chews, it comes in 3 color-coded toughness levels: Standard - This is the softest level, recommended for mild chewing and/or individuals with very limited jaw strengthXT / Medium Firm - This is the middle level, which we call XT ("Xtra Tough"). It's firmer, but still fairly chewy.XXT / Very Firm - This is the toughest level, which we call XXT ("Xtra Xtra Tough"). This level provides the most resistance/feedback to the jaw.**Important note: because it is hollow, the extension will feel much softer than other ARK chews in the same level** Each Grabber® measures about 5cm across the loop, 13cm long, and 1,3cm thick. Please note: these hollow chews are not recommended as a long lasting option for avid/aggressive chewers. Check out any other solid chews for longer lasting options.Caution: This product is not a toy. Recommended for children 2.5 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 if necessary if the item shows signs of wear and tear.

ARK's proSpoon™ was specially designed by feeding therapist Debbie Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP to support easy feeding and food removal for young children.The size and shape of the spoon bowl are "just right" - big enough to hold an appropriate amount of food, but small enough to prevent the spoon from being overloaded with too much food. As an extra bonus: the back of the spoon bowl has gentle bumps to help transition children from puréed to textured foods. These sensory bumps also stimulate the tongue and lower lip and provide added tongue stability.It's a rigid spoon, but it does have slight flexibility to it so that it's gentle on the teeth (in case someone has a bite reflex and bites down on the spoon). This flexibility also means that you can bend the spoon slightly to make the handle curved - perfect for individuals who have limited hand dexterity to make self-feeding easier. This listing is for 1 proSpoon™. Each small spoon measures 13,7cm long. The handle measures 0,9cm in diameter. The spoon bowl specifically measures about 3,5x1,9cm(LxW). This size is best for infants and toddlers and works best with puréed foods like yogurt, applesauce, stage 1 baby foods, etc. Each large spoon measures 15,3cm long. The handle measures 0,9cm in diameter. The spoon bowl specifically measures about 4,45 x 2,5cm (LxW). This size is best for older children and up through adults. Adults may find this spoon a little smaller than regular spoons.Each spoon is sold individually.Exact colors hues may vary slightly.Dishwasher-safe. Medical grade, FDA compliant, no lead, phthalates, PVC, BPA, or latex.Please note: this is not a vibrating spoon. If you're looking for the vibrating spoon, please see ARK's Z-Vibe with the Spoon Tip attachment. Please also note: this is a spoon, not a chew tool.

ARK's proSpoon™ was specially designed by feeding therapist Debbie Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP to support easy feeding and food removal for young children.The size and shape of the spoon bowl are "just right" - big enough to hold an appropriate amount of food, but small enough to prevent the spoon from being overloaded with too much food. As an extra bonus: the back of the spoon bowl has gentle bumps to help transition children from puréed to textured foods. These sensory bumps also stimulate the tongue and lower lip and provide added tongue stability.It's a rigid spoon, but it does have slight flexibility to it so that it's gentle on the teeth (in case someone has a bite reflex and bites down on the spoon). This flexibility also means that you can bend the spoon slightly to make the handle curved - perfect for individuals who have limited hand dexterity to make self-feeding easier.This listing is for 1 proSpoon™.Each small spoon measures 13,7cm long. The handle measures 0,9cm in diameter. The spoon bowl specifically measures about 3,5x1,9cm(LxW). This size is best for infants and toddlers and works best with puréed foods like yogurt, applesauce, stage 1 baby foods, etc.Each large spoon measures 15,3cm long. The handle measures 0,9cm in diameter. The spoon bowl specifically measures about 4,45 x 2,5cm (LxW). This size is best for older children and up through adults. Adults may find this spoon a little smaller than regular spoons.Each spoon is sold individually.Exact colors hues may vary slightly.Dishwasher-safe.Medical grade, FDA compliant, no lead, phthalates, PVC, BPA, or latex.Please note: this is not a vibrating spoon. If you're looking for the vibrating spoon, please see ARK's Z-Vibe with the Spoon Tip attachment. Please also note: this is a spoon, not a chew tool.

ARK's Spoon Tip attachments turn any Z-Vibe® into the ultimate sensory feeding tool. The Flat Spoon Tip is very similar in size and shape to the original small Spoon Tip. The difference is in the spoon bowl - the Flat Spoon Tip has a very thin profile that's perfect for individuals who have limited lip control and/or difficulty removing food from the spoon. The Flat Spoon Tip is available in two different versions - smooth or textured. The textured version has ribbed lines inside the spoon bowl and gentle bumps on the back, providing tactile input to the upper lip, lower lip, and tongue at the same time. Use it to introduce texture to puréed foods like yogurt, applesauce, stage 1 baby foods, etc. When used with the Z-Vibe handle, the Spoon Tips can help "wake up" the mouth, increase awareness, and provide stimulation to the lips, tongue, cheeks, and jaw. A wonderful tool for any sensory mealtime treatment plan, these Spoon Tips have helped many therapists and parents get tube-fed children on their first solid foods.The Flat Spoon Tip is firm, but has a little bit of flexibility built in for individuals who may have a strong bite reflex.medical grade, FDA compliant No lead, phthalates, PVC, BPA, or latexEach tip measures about 7,6cm x 1,9cm. The spoon bowl specifically measures about 3,55cm x 1,9cm (LxW). Available in two different versions - smooth or texturedWorks best with puréed foods like yogurt, applesauce, stage 1 baby foods, etc.Dishwasher-safe (no drying cycle) To be used with either the Z-Vibe or Z-Grabber handle (sold separately).Caution: this therapeutic tool should be used under adult supervision at all times.

ARK’s Flat Textured Spoons have a very thin profile - perfect for individuals who have limited lip control and/or difficulty removing food from the spoon.Use them to introduce texture to puréed foods like yogurt, applesauce, stage 1 baby foods, etc. They're textured on one side and smooth on the other. Present the spoon textured side facing up to stimulate the upper lip, or textured side down to stimulate the lower lip and tongue.Use the end with lines for mild input, or the end with bumps for more input. Or start with the lines and eventually progress to the bumps for increasing tactile input.Designed and made in the USA by ARK Therapeutic Each spoon measures 15cm long and 2cm wide Sold in a pack of 3Colors may varyDishwasher-safeMedical grade, FDA compliant, no lead, phthalates, PVC, BPA, or latexWorks best with puréed foods like yogurt, applesauce, stage 1 baby foods, etc.Each spoon is rigid enough to hold, but still has some flex in case someone has a strong bite reflex (these spoons are more rigid than their bookmark ‘cousins’) They can also be used as tongue depressors Please note: these are spoons and are NOT meant to be used as a chew tool. They are too rigid and too thin for chewing.

Take a bite out of feeding therapy with the Right Bite!For individuals with feeding issues, the ability to visually judge food and take an appropriately sized bite can be a difficult task. Invented by Jaci Dale, MS, CCC-SLP and developed by ARK Therapeutic, the Right Bite solves this problem by allowing you to present a prescribed, manageable amount of food to the individual. Simply slide a cookie, cracker, cucumber slice, or the like into the opening until it protrudes from the semi-circle opening. Then offer the Right Bite to the individual and instruct him/her to "take a bite." Since only a portion of the food is presented at a time, the Right Bite encourages appropriate bite sizes, prevents mouth stuffing, and paces the rate of eating to allow for adequate chewing time. For jaw grading and control, use food items of various thicknesses and practice gauging how far to open the mouth for each food item. No matter what your goal is, the Right Bite eliminates the risk of the therapist/caregiver being bitten during feeding therapy. Furthermore, being presented with a prescribed bite decreases the visual sensory concerns that some individuals may have with large pieces of food. Made in the USA, medical grade, FDA compliantNo lead, phthalates, PVC, BPA, or latex. The Right Bite is recommended for individuals of all agesMeasures roughly 10 x 5cm with a bite opening of 3,5 x 1,5cmSold individuallyDishwasher-safe

ARK's Textured Grabber® P Tube is just like the original Textured Grabber, but about 5cm of the stem is hollow instead of solid.The tube-like extension is perfect for individuals who want their chew tool to "collapse" more, whether as a sensory chew and/or in feeding therapy. As an oral motor tool, use it to practice biting/chewing skills without the risk of choking, build jaw strength and stability, and exercise the mouth muscles. Put puréed foods inside the tube for functional biting/chewing practice so that the individual gets a taste of food when they bite down. Because the hollow tube provides less resistance than the solid original Grabbers, this is a great "starter" chew tool for individuals with very limited jaw strength. The bumps and nubs help provide extra sensory input and tactile feedback.Like all ARK chews, it comes in 3 color-coded toughness levels:Standard - This is the softest level, recommended for mild chewing and/or individuals with very limited jaw strength  XT / Medium Firm - This is the middle level, which we call XT ("Xtra Tough"). It's firmer, but still fairly chewy.XXT / Very Firm - This is the toughest level, which we call XXT ("Xtra Xtra Tough"). This level provides the most resistance/feedback to the jaw. **Important note: because it is hollow, the extension will feel much softer than other ARK chews in the same level** Each Grabber® measures about 5cm across the loop, 13cm long, and 1,3cm thick. Please note: these hollow chews are not recommended as a long lasting option for avid/aggressive chewers. Check out any other solid chews for longer lasting options.Made in the USA Designed, manufactured, and assembled in the USA by ARK Therapeutic. Medical grade, FDA compliant, NO lead, phthalates, PVC, BPA, or latex.Caution: This product is not a toy. Recommended for children 2.5 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 if necessary if the item shows signs of wear and tear.

ARK's Spoon Tip attachments turn any Z-Vibe® into the ultimate sensory feeding tool. The Spoon Tip was specially designed by feeding therapist Debbie Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP to support easy feeding and food removal. The size and shape of the spoon bowl are "just right" - big enough to hold an appropriate amount of food, but small enough to prevent the spoon from being overloaded with too much food.When used with the Z-Vibe handle, the Spoon Tips can help "wake up" the mouth, increase awareness, and provide stimulation to the lips, tongue, cheeks, and jaw. A wonderful tool for any sensory mealtime treatment plan, these Spoon Tips have helped many therapists and parents get tube-fed children on their first solid foods. Made in the USA, medical grade, FDA compliant No lead, phthalates, PVC, BPA, or latexEach small tip measures about 7,6 x 1,9cm. The spoon bowl specifically measures about 3,5 x 1,9cm (LxW). This size is best for infants and toddlers. The small size works best with puréed foods like yogurt, applesauce, stage 1 baby foods, etc.Each large tip measures about8,6 x 2,5cm. The spoon bowl specifically measures about 4,4 x 2,5cm(LxW). This size is best for older children and up through adults. Adults may find this spoon a little smaller than regular spoons.Dishwasher-safeTo be used with either the Z-Vibe or Z-Grabber handle (sold separately)The soft version (blue or teal) is recommended for individuals with a strong bite reflex.These spoons are sized for children up to the age of roughly 3 years, depending on their mouth size. Also available in smooth versions here.Caution: this therapeutic tool should be used under adult supervision at all times.

ARK's Spoon Tip attachments turn any Z-Vibe® into the ultimate sensory feeding tool. The Spoon Tip was specially designed by feeding therapist Debbie Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP to support easy feeding and food removal. The size and shape of the spoon bowl are "just right" - big enough to hold an appropriate amount of food, but small enough to prevent the spoon from being overloaded with too much food. When used with the Z-Vibe handle, the Spoon Tips can help "wake up" the mouth, increase awareness, and provide stimulation to the lips, tongue, cheeks, and jaw. A wonderful tool for any sensory mealtime treatment plan, these Spoon Tips have helped many therapists and parents get tube-fed children on their first solid foods.Made in the USA, medical grade, FDA compliantNo lead, phthalates, PVC, BPA, or latex  Each small tip measures about 7,6 x 1,9cm. The spoon bowl specifically measures about 3,5 x 1,9cm (LxW). This size is best for infants and toddlers. The small size works best with puréed foods like yogurt, applesauce, stage 1 baby foods, etc.Each large tip measures about 8,6 x 2,5cm. The spoon bowl specifically measures about 4,4 x 2,5cm(LxW). This size is best for older children and up through adults. Adults may find this spoon a little smaller than regular spoons. Dishwasher-safeTo be used with either the Z-Vibe® or Z-Grabber® handle (sold separately)The soft version (blue or teal) is recommended for individuals with a strong bite reflex. These spoons are sized for children up to the age of roughly 3 years, depending on their mouth size.Also available in textured versions here. Caution: this therapeutic tool should be used under adult supervision at all times.