Speech Therapy Tools

These pocket-sized cards briefly cover the main reasons why some people need to chew(stress, anxiety, and/or sensory reasons).

Great for both boys and girls, kids and adults. It measures 3” long and about ½” thick-perfect for reaching the back molars. Available in color-coded toughness level.

Wake up the mouth with vibration. Designed with versatility in mind, there are over 25 tips attachments available in various sizes, shapes and textures.

Wake up the mouth with vibration. Designed with versatility in mind, there are over 25 tips attachments available in various sizes, shapes and textures.

ARK's Bear Bottle Kit is a fun and friendly way to make drinking easier for beginners and/or children with oral motor difficulties. It's also an excellent way to transition babies straight from bottles to straw drinking - skipping sippy cups altogether! Most sippy cups promote improper tongue and lip positioning that can cause speech problems later on. Straws are a better alternative, as they strengthen the mouth muscles and encourage tongue retraction, cheek tension, and lip closure. The Bear Bottle features a unique valve that controls the direction of fluid - liquid flows up into the straw, but does not flow back down. Simply squeeze the bear's belly until fluid reaches the top of the straw and release. Fluid will stay at the top of the straw, thereby decreasing the effort required to drink. Highly recommended for individuals who tend to aspirate or have a weak suck with difficulties generating and maintaining suction. Kit includes: 1 easy-to-squeeze Bear Bottle with a snap-close cap, 1 Select-Flow Valve, 2 tubing straws, and 1 yellow Lip Blok® (3/4"). These tubing straws are durable alternative to traditional straws, and the Lip Blok prevents kids from biting on the straw or putting it too far into their mouths. • Made in the USA • No BPA, PVC, lead, phthalates, or latex • Dishwasher-safe • Holds 8 ounces of fluid • Bottle measures approximately 2 x 2.5 x 6" • Colors may vary • Not recommended for carbonated beverages • Recommended for thin liquids (water, milk, juice without pulp, etc). • Compatible with most standard .25" diameter straws

Easy to take them on and off the wrist as needed. They are particularly good option for those who can’t wear necklace, and/or for those who chew their sleeves. Available in two sizes: small and large.

Wake up the mouth with vibration. Designed with versatility in mind, there are over 25 tips attachments available in various sizes, shapes and textures.

A feeding therapy staple and a popular oral motor chew for the sensory need to chew. Available in color-coded toughness level

Written by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP, the speech-language pathologist behind all of ARK's products, this book is an extensive reference guide explaining how, when, and where to use the Z-Vibe® (formerly called the DnZ-Vibe®), Z-Grabber®, and all of their most popular tip attachments. It is a 60-page, easy-to-carry, spiral-bound book with many detailed illustrations showing the placement of the tools. With a spiral binding, you can easily refer to the book during therapy exercises - no "fighting" with the pages! Topics cover how to use ARK's oral motor tools to improve oral awareness, lip movement, jaw grading and stability, tongue and jaw dissociation, tongue elevation, tongue lateralization, tongue bowl, feeding, biting and chewing, oral hygiene, and more.