The Diagnostics and Therapy Tips

Invented by Angeliki Xygka, BSc / MSc, SLP and developed by ARK, the Squeezer Tips are oral motor tools specifically designed to facilitate biting skills and lip closure.The V shape provides resistance as you squeeze it - perfect for exercising the jaw and/or lips. They're exactly the same as the proSqueezer set, but fashioned into tip attachments for the Z-Vibe® (Z-Vibe sold separately).The Squeezer Tip is available in two difficulty levels, sold as a set: yellow (easier) and orange (harder). Start with the yellow Squeezer Tip and eventually progress to the orange one. The orange one provides more resistance for increased difficulty.Angeliki is a speech and language therapist, myofunctional therapist, and SI therapist based in Athens, Greece with over 25 years of experience, specializing in Apraxia, speech and language delay, stuttering, feeding therapy, and tongue thrust therapy. Be sure to check out the video above where she demonstrates how to use these unique tools.An excellent addition to any oral motor tool bag!Logicana recommends: Use the ProSqueezer™ also as a training device for the tongue by placing the squeezer in the mouth so that the tip of the tongue and the upper incisors touch the squeezer. Make sure the jaw stays open and only the tongue moves upward. You can vary again, either repeat the tongue elevation rhythmically several times in a row or the exercise can also be done statically and the tongue held up.Exercises to work on biting skills:1. Place the proSqueezer in front of the mouth and ask the individual to bite down 5 times using the front teeth. Then bite and hold for up to 5 seconds.2. Place the proSqueezer in between the premolars to one side. Ask the individual to bite down 5 times. Then bite and hold for up to 5 seconds.3. Repeat on the other side of the mouth.Exercise to work on lip closure: 1. Place the proSqueezer in front of the mouth and ask the individual to squeeze the lips closed 5 times (using only the lips, no teeth). 2. Then ask them to squeeze and hold for up to 5 seconds.Caution: this therapeutic tool should be used under adult supervision at all times.Made in the USA, medical grade, FDA compliant No lead, phthalates, PVC, BPA, or latexEach tip measures about 8,4cm in length and 3,3cm at the widest part. Available in two different versions - yellow (easier) or orange (harder) - sold as a set. Dishwasher-safe (no drying cycle or added heat) To be used with either the Z-Vibe or Z-Grabber handle (sold separately).Patent pendingCaution: this therapeutic tool should be used under adult supervision at all times.

ARK's Y Tips are a great complement to any oral motor tool bag. Similar to the shape of the Y-Chew but fashioned into tip attachments for the Z-Vibe®, these tips are specially designed for jaw grading, jaw stability, lip closure, and sensory input. Each arm has a different thickness. The orange tip's arms are 0,3cm and 0,5cm thick.The magenta tip's arms are 0,8cm and 1cm thick.The teal tip's arms are 1,3cm and 1,5cm thick. Each "arm" measures about 2,5cm long and 1cm wide.These Y tips are firm but not 100% rigid for good resistance during jaw grading practice, and each tip has gentle sensory bumps to grip the teeth. For softer options to work on chewing skills, see the Bite-n-Chew Tip.medical grade, FDA compliant No BPA, PVC, lead, phthalates, or latexDishwasher-safeTo be used with any Z-Vibe® or Z-Grabber® (sold separately)Each tip is sold individuallyCaution: this therapeutic tool should be used under adult supervision at all times.Exercise ideas:FOR JAW GRADING AND STABILITY: BITE AND HOLD: Place the block in between the pre-molars on one side of the mouth. Instruct the individual to bite and hold for 5-10 seconds. Repeat on the other side of the mouth. Then repeat twice more on each side (3 total sets). TUG AND PULL: Place the block in between the pre-molars on one side of the mouth. Instruct the individual to bite down and sustain the bite for 5-10 seconds while you gently pull on the block for resistance. Repeat on the other side of the mouth. Then repeat twice more on each side (3 total sets).BITE AND OPEN/CLOSE: Place one of the thinner blocks (#1, #2, or #3) in between the pre-molars on one side of the mouth. Instruct the individual to bite down on the block. Then have the individual open and close the jaw 5-10 times looking for good jaw alignment and rhythmic movement. Repeat on the other side of the mouth. Then repeat twice more on each side (3 total sets).Which bite block thickness you use will depend on the individual's age and range of ability. With individuals who have low tone and a low jaw position for example, you’ll start with the thicker blocks and work towards the thinner ones. With younger kids, the thickest ones may be too large for them so you’ll start with #4 or #3. The goal is to work towards being able to use the thinnest (#1) bite block, as this requires the most refined movement and control of the jaw. FOR LIP CLOSURE: LIP AWARENESS: Gently press the center of the Y on the lips and hold for 3-5 seconds to provide sensory input to the full surface of the upper lip and help "wake up" the lips. Repeat on the lower lip. LIP STRETCHES (works best with magenta Y tip): Place the center of the Y just above the upper lip. Gently stretch the upper lip downwards until it makes contact with the lower lip. Then place the center of the Y just below the lower lip. Gently stretch the lower lip upwards until it makes contact with the upper lip. LIP SQUEEZES (works best with #1, #2, or #3 blocks): Place the tip of the block in between the individual’s lips, just inside the lips. Instruct the individual to squeeze their lips on the tip for 5-10 seconds. Move the tip towards the corner of the lips in small increments. Have the individual squeeze their lips around the tip at each interval for 5-10 seconds. Start with #3 and work your way towards using the #2 and #1 blocks for increasing difficulty.

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.

ARK's Brick Tip is the coolest new Z-Vibe® accessory on the block!Its rectangular shape features large bumps on the front side and small bumps on the back side for varying sensory input. The Z-Vibe® (sold separately) is intended to be used as a speech / feeding therapy tool to help teach the concept of biting/chewing skills, to increase oral awareness, to practice oral motor exercises, etc. To that end, most tip attachments for the Z-Vibe® are designed to be fairly small so that therapists can easily get into the mouth. And the chewing tip attachments are designed to be fairly chewy for individuals who have limited jaw strength or oral motor skills. However, some people also use the Z-Vibe® as a calming/chewing tool for individuals with stronger chewing needs, and for that purpose they needed a larger and tougher tip attachment. So ARK's Brick Tip is the solution! It combines the cool-factor shape and durability of ARK's original Brick Stick chew necklace with the vibration of the Z-Vibe®. The Brick Tip is larger than the Probe or Bite-n-Chew Tip, while still being slim enough to reach the back molars. It's available in 3 color-coded hardness levels: Standard (Red) - this is the softest / chewiest level, recommended for mild chewingMedium Firm (Teal) - this is firmer, but still with some chewiness to it, recommended for moderate chewing Very Firm (Royal Blue) - this level is the most firm, recommended for individuals who like chewing on fairly rigid itemsPlease note: the Z-Vibe® and all Z-Vibe® accessories including the Brick Tip are therapeutic tools, not toys. Direct supervision is required at all times. Made in the USA, medical grade, FDA compliantNo lead, phthalates, PVC, BPA, or latexEach tip measures just under 3" long The main rectangular "body" of the tip measures approximately 2.2" long, .6" wide, and .4" thick. (a little bit smaller than ARK's Brick Stick Chew Necklace)Dishwasher-safeTo be used with either the Z-Vibe or Z-Grabber handle (sold separately)Each tip is sold individuallyCaution: this is a therapeutic tool and not a toy - it should be used under direct adult supervision at all times. Although these chew tools are sturdy and durable, nothing chewable is indestructible. Wear/tear may be expected given the nature of the intended use. How long each tip lasts will be 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/when necessary if the item shows signs of wear and tear. For the longest lasting chew tool overall, see ARK's Y-Chew XXT.

ARK's Roller Tip features a cylindrical design with a built-in stainless steel ball.Simply twist the tip into your Z-Vibe, turn on the Z-Vibe (optional), then roll it over muscles, along tendons and nerves, and around trigger points and joints. The smooth vibration and cool touch of the stainless steel provide sensory input that can be both soothing and stress/pain-relieving. Roll it along the Ulnar nerve, across the facial muscles, around the TMJ muscles to relax tooth grinders, around the knuckles for individuals with arthritis, etc. Please note: this tip is for proprioceptive input and sensory stimulation outside of the mouth - this tip should NOT be used inside the mouth. Made in the USAMeasures approximately 3,8 cm x 1 cm Sold individuallyCompatible with the Z-Vibe or Z-Grabber (sold separately). Not compatible with the original Z-Vibe that has only one threaded end.Please note: When used with vibration, the stainless steel ball will move/rattle against the plastic. This noise immediately silences when you start rolling the tip against something, but may not be a good fit for individuals with auditory sensitivities. Caution: this item is a small part that may pose a choking hazard. This therapeutic tool is ONLY to be used by a professional therapist or a caregiver trained in its use. This item is NOT for intra-oral use, biting, or chewing.

ARK's Popette Tip is an adaptor for the Z-Vibe® that lets you add vibration to the use of lollipops, Toothettes, and DentaSwabs. Lollipops are a fun, effective, and tasty oral motor therapy tool for oral awareness and lip/tongue exercises. Toothettes and DentaSwabs are spongy therapy tools commonly used during sensory assessments and to provide oral input. Simply press the stem of into the Popette Tip, twist the Popette Tip into the Z-Vibe® handle (sold separately), and you're ready to go! You can also trim the stem of the Toothette, DentaSwab, or lollipop if need be.Made in the USA, medical grade, FDA compliantNo BPA, PVC, lead, phthalates, or latexThe Popette Tip adapter measures approximately 5cm in length and just under1,3cm in diameterThis listing is for the Popette Tip adaptor only, sold individually (lollipops and accessories not included)Dishwasher-safeTo be used with any Z-Vibe® or Z-Grabber® (sold separately)Caution: this therapeutic tool should be used under adult supervision at all times.

Need to isolate a specific spot? Use ARK's Fine Tip! This thin tip narrows down to just about the size of a pencil tip in diameter - perfect for providing tactile oral placement cues and directing the articulators during speech or feeding therapy. What is the difference between the Hard and Soft Fine Tip? This soft version is recommended for those with a strong bite reflex.Made in the USA, medical grade, FDA compliantNo lead, phthalates, PVC, BPA, or latexEach tip measures approximately 5,7cm x 1cm.Sold individually Dishwasher safe To be used with the Z-Vibe or Z-Grabber handle (sold separately)Caution: this therapeutic tool should be used under adult supervision at all times.

ARK's Button Tips are a fun and engaging way to work on lip closure and lip strength - fundamental skills needed for proper speech and feeding development.They're exactly the same as the proButton set, but fashioned into tip attachments for the Z-Vibe® (Z-Vibe® sold separately). Speech therapists have been doing a "button pull" lip closure activity with their clients since the 1970s by tying string through buttons. ARK's Button Tip set offers a safer, professional upgrade of that classic oral motor exercise - no more small parts or thin string to worry about! The Button Tips are sold in a set of 2 yellow tips (the smallest sizes) OR a set of 2 teal ones (the largest sizes). The yellow buttons are 1,26cm and 1,52cm in diameter (labeled 1 and 2, respectively). The teal buttons are 1,78cm and 2cm in diameter (labeled 3 and 4, respectively).Starting with the largest button that comfortably fits in the individual's mouth, place the "button" inside the lips (in front of the teeth). Have the individual close their lips around the button while you pull and do a gentle "tug and pull" motion for resistance. Eventually transition to the smaller diameter buttons as the individual progresses. Working on lip closure can help improve feeding skills, drinking skills, saliva control, speech sound production, and more.Made in the USA, medical grade, FDA compliantNo BPA, PVC, lead, phthalates, or latex Each tip measures about 6,5cm long Each "button" has a different diameter Dishwasher-safeTo be used with any Z-Vibe® or Z-Grabber® (sold separately)Sold in a 2 pack (two yellow or two teal)Patent pendingCaution: this therapeutic tool should be used under adult supervision at all times.

ARK's Preefer Tip is one of the most popular tip attachments for the Z-Vibe®. It features a cylindrical design with long ridges along its circumference - perfect for when a "rolling" action is desired. Roll it over the lips, across the tongue, inside the cheeks, etc. This sensory input helps "wake up" the mouth and increase oral awareness for individuals with hyposensitivities. Or, it can help decrease oral defensiveness and food/texture aversions for individuals with hypersensitivities.Made in the USA, medical grade, FDA compliantNo lead, phthalates, PVC, BPA, or latexSold individually Dishwasher safeTo be used with the Z-Vibe or Z-Grabber handle (sold separately) Caution: this therapeutic tool should be used under adult supervision at all times.

ARK's Mini Tip is a smaller version of the Probe Tip - our most versatile tip attachment for the Z-Vibe®. Its smaller size is perfect for babies and toddlers, and its rectangular shape features three different surfaces: bumpy, striated, and smooth. As such, the Mini Tip provides a varied sensory experience as you stroke and apply gentle pressure to the gums, palate, cheeks, tongue, and lips. This sensory input can help "wake" up the mouth and increase oral awareness for individuals with hyposensitivities. Or, it can also help decrease oral defensiveness and food aversions for individuals with hypersensitivities.Made in the USA, medical grade, FDA compliantNo lead, phthalates, PVC, BPA, or latex Measures approximately 1cm x1cm x5,7cmDishwasher-safeTo 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 Probe Tip is the most versatile tip attachment for the Z-Vibe®. Its rectangular shape features three different surfaces: bumpy, striated, and smooth. Use it to provide varied sensory input to the gums, palate, cheeks, tongue, and lips. It can also be used to provide targeted tactile cues during oral motor therapy.To be used with either the Z-Vibe or Z-Grabber handle (sold separately)This therapeutic tool should be used under adult supervision at all times.

Tongue depressor attachment for the Z-Vibe (Smooth or Textured)ARK's Tongue Depressor Tip makes a great addition to your sensory oral motor toolbox! Use it to examine the oral cavity, mid-tongue elevation, back of tongue elevation, lip closure, etc. It can also be used to provide sensory input to a large surface area of the tongue.Available in either a smooth or textured option. The smooth one is just like a regular tongue depressor. The textured one has a fun Brick-style look with large bumps on the front side and small bumps on the back side for lots of sensory input.Made in the USA, medical grade, FDA compliantNo lead, phthalates, PVC, BPA, or latexMeasures approximately 10cm long, 1,5cm wide, 0,3cm thickEach tip is sold individuallyDishwasher-safeTo 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.

Use ARK's Tongue Tip for your Z-Vibe® as a tongue exercise device to train lateralization and elevation. Instruct your patient to insert the tip of the tongue into the hole so you can gently move the tongue up, down, right and left. Both directions of movement are important abilities of the tongue for physiological food intake and speech.LOGICANA recommendation:Use the tongue attachment also as a tongue sharpener: hold the hole at the level of the tongue and use it to train a pointed, floating tongue that does not touch teeth or lips.The tongue attachment can also be used as a tongue scraper to improve oral hygiene on the one hand, and to focus attention on the tongue on the other. The dimensions of the tongue attachment are: 9 cm x 3.2 cm x 0.9 cm.To be used with the Z-Vibe® or Z-Grabber® (sold separately).Caution: this therapeutic tool should be used under adult supervision at all times.

ARK's Brush Tips turn any Z-Vibe® into the ultimate sensory toothbrush. The Soft Brush Tip (blue) has pliable bristles, which allow for gentle gum massage.The Hard Brush Tip (yellow) has firm bristles, to be used as a transition to the eventual use of a regular toothbrush.Use it for tactile and proprioceptive input to the tongue, cheeks, palate, and lips during oral stimulation and/or dental care. When used with a Z-Vibe or Z-Grabber handle (sold separately), the added vibration can have a soothing and calming effect for individuals with sensory issues.medical grade, FDA compliant No BPA, PVC, lead, phthalates, or latexEach tip measures approximately 5,7cm in length and just under 1,27cm in diameterSold individuallyDishwasher-safe To be used with any Z-Vibe® or Z-Grabber® (sold separately)Caution: this therapeutic tool should be used under adult supervision at all times.