TalkTools® Oral Placement Therapy (OPT) Kit for Parents

TalkTools® OPT Kit for Parents – The At-Home Therapy Set for Targeted Speech Development 

The TalkTools® OPT Kit for Parents is the perfect starter set for parents who want to support their child’s speech and feeding development at home. Based on the proven Oral Placement Therapy (OPT), this set offers effective, structured exercises to strengthen oral muscles, improve coordination, and enhance sensory integration in the orofacial system.

✅ What’s Included?

• 1 x TalkTools Horn Kit → Supports breathing, lip rounding & coordination 
• 1 x TalkTools Strajw Kit → Builds strength in lips, tongue & jaw 
• 1 x Bite-Tube Set → Promotes jaw stability and chewing patterns 
• 1 x TalkTools Toothette (oral swab) → Targeted sensory stimulation 
• 1 x Mini Mirror → Visual feedback for self-awareness 
• 1 x Instruction Manual “Therapy at Home – Easy Steps for Parents” → Structured, child-friendly guidance (English) 

🎯 Recommended For:

• Articulation disorders 
• Oral motor delays 
• Feeding and swallowing challenges 
• Children with developmental delays, Down syndrome, autism, apraxia & more

💡 Key Benefits:

• Developed by leading speech & feeding therapists 
• No prior experience required – easy to use at home 
• Complements professional speech therapy sessions 

🔍 What is OPT? 

Oral Placement Therapy (OPT) by TalkTools is an evidence-based, hierarchical approach to improve speech clarity and feeding skills. It combines auditory, visual, tactile, and proprioceptive input to train the muscles of the jaw, lips, tongue, and soft palate with precision.

🧒 Usage by Age Group: 

• 0–12 months: Gentle sensory input (e.g., with Toothettes) to support sucking, swallowing, and early feeding 
• 1–3 years: First playful oral motor activities using tools like straws, horns, and chew aids (always under supervision) 
• From 3 years: Structured OPT programs (e.g., Straw & Horn Hierarchy) to develop speech and oral motor function 
• School age and up: Full OPT protocols can be applied for articulation, coordination, and mealtime improvements 

🧠 Core Principles of OPT: 

• Sensory Integration: Combining different sensory inputs to improve motor control
• Muscle-Based Therapy: Focus on awareness, placement, stability & memory of oral muscles 
• Hierarchical Progression: Exercises advance from simple to complex based on individual needs
• Goal-Oriented: Designed to improve clarity, feeding, independence, and quality of life

🎯 Who Benefits from OPT? 

• Individuals with motor and/or sensory processing challenges 
• Children with speech articulation or feeding disorders 
• Clients who are not progressing with traditional speech therapy methods 

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

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