Soft / Standard - this is the softest and chewiest level.They are tough and durable and wash up nicely.ĪRK chew tools come in 3 color-coded toughness levels: The size is just enough to aid in oral motor development but not so big that you are gagging little ones. As he was getting older it became a therapy aid he could ask for by name b/c the names. I got these to use on my sons z vibe and it was a huge help. I used the mouse's ear as a spoon and finally got the most resistant eater on my caseload to "open up!" 4 Mouse Tip for the most resistant eaters.And she has started eating about two ounces a day of pureed food. Thank you for helping us get something in her mouth besides a pacifier. Thank you for making such wonderful products! They have saved the day more than once! He likes the textured ones and they outlast anything else we have tried. We have them everywhere- home, daycare, Grandma's house, his backpack, etc. He likes the vibration of the z-vibe for the oral input. I like being able to switch the tips depending on how we are using it. I love the z-grabber because I can attach a link to the handle and hook it to just about anything. They give him the input he needs to help him calm down when he gets overwhelmed. Our son loves the chews and the z-vibe! We are never without one or the other. The ARK team has been so nice and helpful and my daughter has been improving so much since we started using chewlery and z-vibe! Thank you so much for all you do ARK! We love you!! We have had the most amazing experiance with ARK. I like how durable the tip is and how easy it is to clean! I look forward to experimenting with new tips and other ARK tools! We have been using the Z-VIBE for nearly two months now and I can tell it is improving his jaw strength, as he's saying more words. His speech therapist recommended he use the Z-Vibe with various tips to improve his jaw strength. He speaks using a lot of word approximations. Due to the low muscle tone in his mouth he does't naturally have the jaw strength to complete words. Posted by Cal' s mom on 17th Jan 2018 We have already seen improvements in a short period of time.
We use this to “wake up” her lips and cheeks before eating. Click on the "Therapy Video" tab above to learn more about this oral motor exercise. to practice gauging how far they should open their mouth.
Mouse during mealtimes and feeding therapy to decrease food anxiety. The ears are also aptly positioned at an angle to make eating easier for beginning spoon users or children with limited dexterity (please directly supervise when the child is holding the tool him/herself). Use the bumpy one to help introduce texture to puréed foods and to encourage the transition from puréed to textured/regular food. The other ear has gentle bumps for added tactile input and stability to the tongue. Use the ears as spoons! One ear has a smooth backside.Allow hesitant / orally defensive children to explore the various sensations in their hands and on their arms first, slowly working towards acceptance in the mouth for oral stimulation.Also available separately are cat and dog versions, as well as a set of all three.Ĭaution: this therapeutic tool should be used under adult supervision at all times.To be used with any Z-Vibe® or Z-Grabber® (sold separately).Measures approximately 3" from ear to ear.No BPA, PVC, lead, phthalates, or latex.Made in the USA, medical grade, FDA compliant.A charming addition to any oral sensory motor treatment plan, kids will love incorporating these playful "pets" into their speech and feeding therapy sessions. They can also be used to work on biting/chewing skills, coordination of movement, discrimination, and of course play therapy. Each tip has a variety of shapes and textures for sensory input both within the oral cavity and around the lips and face. His friendly "Mickey Mouse-like" face immediately sparks interest, improves concentration, and increases a child's willingness to participate in therapy. A friendly feeding & sensory oral motor staple Use the ears as spoons!|||ARK's Mouse Tip for the Z-Vibe® is the ultimate tool for sensory oral motor therapy, particularly for children in early intervention.
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