TalkTools® Oral Placement Therapy (OPT) Kit for Parents

TalkTools® OPT Kit for Parents – home therapy starter set

The TalkTools® Oral Placement Therapy (OPT) Kit for Parents is the ideal starter set for families supporting their child’s speech and feeding development at home. Based on evidence-based OPT methods, it provides structured tools and exercises to strengthen muscles, improve coordination, and enhance oral sensory integration.

🎯 Application areas

• Oral motor weaknesses
• Articulation difficulties
• Children with developmental delays, Down syndrome, autism, apraxia
• Feeding and swallowing disorders

📦 Contents

• 1 × TalkTools Horn Kit ➝ Supports breathing, lip activity & coordination
• 1 × TalkTools Straw Kit ➝ Trains lips, tongue, and jaw strength
• 1 × Chewy Tube Set ➝ Builds jaw stability and chewing skills
• 1 × TalkTools Toothette (disposable oral swabs) ➝ For targeted sensory stimulation
• 1 × Mini Mirror ➝ Visual feedback for self-awareness
• 1 × Guidebook “Therapy at Home – Easy Steps for Parents” ➝ Clear instructions (English)

📐 Key principles

• Sensory integration: auditory, visual, tactile, and proprioceptive input
• Muscle-based training: placement, stability, and memory for articulation
• Hierarchical structure: gradual progression from simple to complex tasks
• Goals: improve speech clarity, feeding, independence, and quality of life

🧒 Age guidelines

• 0–12 months: gentle sensory stimulation with Toothettes (sucking, swallowing, drinking)
• 1–3 years: playful exercises with straws, horn, or bite tools – always guided
• 3+ years: structured OPT hierarchies (Straw & Horn Kits) for speech and feeding
• School age: complete OPT programs for articulation, coordination & feeding

🧼 Cleaning

• Wash tools with warm soapy water before and after use
• Most tools are dishwasher safe (top rack)
• Replace disposable Toothettes after each use
• Inspect reusable parts regularly and replace at first signs of wear

🌱 Material & Safety

• Made from medical-grade, FDA- & CE-compliant materials
• Free from BPA, PVC, phthalates, lead, and latex
• Not a toy! For therapeutic use only
• Contains small parts – choking hazard
• Use only under adult supervision and according to instructions

 🔗 Quick Introduction to OPT – [TalkTools YouTube / Website – English] 

🔗 More Information for Parents – [TalkTools Parent Resources – English]