Z-Vibe and Co

ARK's Z-Vibe® is a vibratory oral motor tool that can help build oral tone and improve a variety of speech, feeding, and sensory skills. Use it to provide a varied sensory experience and/or to provide targeted tactile cues within the oral cavity. Its gentle vibration provides a new level of sensory stimulation to increase oral focus and draw more attention to the lips, tongue, cheeks, and jaw. Vibration can also be very calming, soothing, and organizing. The Z-Vibe®'s sleek, innovative design features a lightweight, plastic handpiece with gentle bumps around its circumference for a non-slip grip. This texture can also be brushed along the cheeks, arms, hands, etc. for additional tactile input. The handle comes with a blue Probe Tip on one end and a Switch Tip on the other. Use the Probe Tip for oral motor assessment and development.LOGICANA recommendation: The handle can also be used without the attachment as a vibrating pen on arms, cheeks, hands, etc. to provide additional tactile stimulation.The Z-Vibe comes with an Probe Tip on one side and a "switch" button to turn the vibration on and off.Please have a look at our videos about the Z-Vibe® and how to assemble it. Scope of delivery: 1 Probe Tip is included, additional attachments are sold separately. One battery is included. (this is a special battery not sold in conventional stores, we recommend to buy an additional battery). Recommended for all ages under the supervision of a therapist or trained supervisor. Dimensions: 17 cm in length, approx. 1.2 cm in diameter.Caution: the Z-Vibe is NOT a toy. It is a therapeutic tool intended to be used by a professional therapist (or by parents trained by their therapist). It contains small parts (including a battery) that may pose a choking hazard: direct adult supervision is required at all times.

Get the best of both worlds with ARK's Z-Grabber® - an innovative oral motor tool that combines the benefits of both the Z-Vibe® and the Grabber®. Enjoy all the versatility of the Z-Vibe® plus the added bonus of a chewable "Grabber" loop attached to the handle.For individuals who crave vibration and sensory stimulation from the Z-Vibe®, use the Z-Grabber® to transition them into working on biting and chewing skills with the textured tip and chewable loop. For individuals who enjoy tactile input from the Grabber®, use the Z-Grabber® for added sensory input and to transition them into using the various tips of the Z-Vibe® to work on speech and feeding skills. The loop can also be used as a handle for added convenience.LOGICANA recommendation: The loop of the Z-Grabber® can be used as a chewing training device to train bilateral chewing and work on jaw stability.The Z-Grabber® is sold with 1 Textured Bite-n-Chew Tip XL.Other tips sold separately. All tips for the Z-Vibe are compatible with the Z-Grabber. Battery included (this is a special Vibe Battery not sold in stores - we recommend buying a spare).To turn the unit on, twist the Switch Tip into the handle *just* until it starts to vibrate (please do not over-tighten!).Measures approximately 17cm long and 5cm across the loop.

All TalkTools Jiggler® are effective for increasing sensory awareness in the muscles of the jaw, lips, and reducing "fixing" or tightening in the muscles of the jaw.In some cases the Jigglers, satisfy the need for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) stimulation as a replacement to negative oral habits. In addition, each individual TalkTools Jiggler® can be used to meet more specific needs:Unicorn Therapeutic Goals:GOAL #1: To reduce "fixing" (tightening in the muscles of the jaw) before muscle-based exercises, feeding and speech. This will satisfy the need for TMJ stimulation and release of a tonic bite. GOAL #2: To improve lip closure and tongue retraction before muscle-based exercises, feeding and speech. Feeding - Spoon feeding and cup drinking OPT - Flat mouthed horns & tongue depressor Speech - /ml /b/ /p/GOAL #3: To introduce spoon feeding for clients including those with oral aversions. Sloth Therapeutic Goals:GOAL #1: To reduce "fixing" (tightening in the muscles of the jaw) prior to the introduction of muscle-based exercises and/or to satisfy the need for TMJ stimulation. GOAL #2: To improve sensory awareness in the muscles of the jaw and lips, prior to the introduction of muscle-based exercises. Feeding - Spoon Feeding OPT - Flat mouthed horns and tongue depressor Speech - /m/ /b/ /p/ GOAL #3: To improve lip rounding. Feeding - Straw drinking OPT - Bubble blowing and round mouth horns Speech - /oo/ /oh/ /w/Dragon Therapeutic Goals: GOAL #1: To increase sensory awareness. GOAL #2: To improve lip rounding and tongue retraction. Feeding - Straw Drinking OPT - Bubble blowing and round mouth horns Speech - /oo/ /oh/ /w/ GOAL #3: To improve lip rounding and lip protrusion with the added texture on the Dragon for clients who need additional sensory input. Feeding - Straw Drinking OPT - Bubble blowing and round mouth horns Speech - /oo/ /oh/ /w/ /r/ /sh/ /ch/ Frog Therapeutic Goals: GOAL #1: To reduce "fixing" (tightening in the muscles of the jaw) before muscle-based exercises, feeding and speech. This will satisfy the need for TMJ stimulation and release of a tonic bite. GOAL #2: To increase sensory awareness, using a smooth surface, in the muscles of the jaw and lips prior to the introduction of muscle-based exercises. Feeding - Spoon feeding and cup drinking OPT - Flat mouth horns, tongue depressor activity for lip closure Speech - /m/ /b/ /p/ GOAL #3: To improve lip rounding and lip protrusion. Feeding - Straw Drinking OPT - Bubble blowing and round mouth horns Speech - /oo/ /oh/ /w/ /r/ /sh/ /ch/ Requires 2 AA Batteries which are NOT included.CONTRADICTIONS: Do NOT use this tool with clients who have been diagnosed with seizure disorders that are stimulated by vibration. These tools are intended for external use with adult supervision. Chewing on these tools is not recommended. 

TalkTools’ original Spinner and Toothies is an excellent tool for diagnosing sensory-motor deficits, promoting awareness of the oral cavity, and reducing "fixing." It is commonly used by TalkTools therapists as a sensory activity prior to therapy when clients don’t tolerate tools in their mouth yet. As a diagnostic tool, it can reveal Hypersensitivity, Hyposensitivity and Tactile Defensiveness (among others), conditions that may interfere with oral placement, feeding and speech therapy. As a therapy tool, it can assist in improving responsiveness to sensory information on and within the oral cavity.Diagnostic and therapy tool for the sensory system Includes 1 Spinnner, 20 Toothies and TalkTools original instruction booklet2 AAA Batteries not included

Designed by speech-language pathologist Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP, ARK's Oral Motor Probe™ is an excellent tool for oral motor treatment and sensory development.It has a rectangular tip that is bumpy on one side, striated on the other, and smooth along the edges. These textured surfaces provide tactile input, awareness, and sensation. Use it to stimulate the gums, palate, lips, cheek, and tongue by tapping, stroking, and applying gentle pressure.ARK's Probe was specifically designed with safety in mind. The handle is made out of a hard, medical grade plastic. Then the same soft, medical grade material as the Grabber® is molded through and around a loop in at the end of the handle so that the tip will NOT fall off. At less than 13cm in length, they’re super lightweight, compact, and portable. Ideal for oral motor exercises, gum massage, and sensory stimulation whether you’re at home, in therapy, or anywhere in between.Made in the USA, medical grade, FDA compliant NO lead, phthalates, PVC, BPA, or latexSold individually Recommended for ages 2.5 years and up. For children under 2.5, see ARK's proMini (same design but smaller for smaller mouths)Dishwasher-safeCaution: this therapeutic tool should be used under adult supervision at all times.

ARK's oro-Navigator™ is an oral motor tool specifically designed to promote lateral tongue movement.Use it to navigate the tongue from side to side to establish the concept of tongue lateralization, or up and down to establish the concept of tongue elevation. Simply place the cuff over the side (or front) of the tongue to guide it.Made in the USA, medical grade, FDA compliant NO lead, phthalates, PVC, BPA, or latexSold individuallyRecommended for ages 3 years and up, depending on the mouth sizeDishwasher-safe Caution: this therapeutic tool should be used under adult supervision at all times.

Designed for those smaller mouths, ARK's Oral Motor proMini™ is a smaller version of our favorite Probe.It has a rectangular tip that is bumpy on one side, striated on the other, and smooth along the edges. These textured surfaces provide tactile input, awareness, and sensation. Use as an oral massage brush to stimulate the gums, palate, lips, cheek, and tongue by tapping, stroking, and applying gentle pressure. For individuals with oral sensitivities or aversions, start with the smooth sides, as they provide the least input. Then progress to the striated side, and eventually the bumpy side. You can also dip the proMini in foods for use as a "dipper spoon" in feeding therapy. This is an excellent tactic for beginning spoon-users and to introduce texture to puréed foods.ARK's proMini was specifically designed with safety in mind. The handle is made out of a hard, medical grade plastic. Then the same soft, medical grade material as the Grabber® is molded through and around a loop at the end of the handle so that the tip will NOT fall off. At less than 13cm in length, they’re super lightweight, compact, and portable. Ideal for oral motor exercises, gum massage, and sensory stimulation whether you’re at home, in therapy, or anywhere in between. Made in the USA, medical grade, FDA compliant NO lead, phthalates, PVC, BPA, or latexSold individuallyRecommended for children up to 2.5 years under the guidance of a therapist. For children over 2.5, check out ARK's Probe.Dishwasher-safeCaution: this therapeutic tool should be used under adult supervision at all times.

ARK's proPreefer is similar to our favorite Probe.The design was requested by many therapists who liked ARK's Probe, but wanted a round end instead for a different sensation. The proPreefer has a cylindrical design with long striations around its circumference - perfect for when a "rolling action" is desired during oral motor treatment and sensory development.Use it to roll over the lips, across the surface of the tongue, inside the cheek area, etc. for oral stimulation and massage. The proPreefer was specifically designed with safety in mind. The handle is made out of a hard, medical grade plastic. Then the same soft, medical grade material as the Grabber® is molded through and around a loop in the handle so that the tip will NOT fall off. At less than 12,7cm in length, they’re super lightweight, compact, and portable. Ideal for oral motor exercises, gum massage, and sensory stimulation whether you’re at home, in therapy, or anywhere in between. medical gradeFDA compliantNO lead, phthalates, PVC, BPA, or latexSold individuallyRecommended for ages infancy and up under the guidance of a professional therapistDishwasher-safeCaution: this therapeutic tool should be used under adult supervision at all times.