Jaw

ARK's Grabbers are designed so that children can hold them by themselves. They provide soothing stimulation that satisfies the need to chew while also improving jaw strength. This Grabber is the most rigid ARK Grabber. It is recommended for chewers who like very hard items or have previously chewed through the Grabber XT-green.

This easy-to-chew grabber is designed so that children can hold it by themselves. It provides soothing stimulation that satisfies their need to chew while also improving jaw strength. This Grabber is the softer of the ARK Grabbers. For a more rigid chew choose the Grabber XT-green and for anyone who chews very hard items choose the Grabber XXT-blue.

This vanilla scented Grabber is constructed from the same material as the Grabber XT, making it tougher than the purple Grabber. The sweet scent is calming and relaxing and can also promote acceptance of the tool or provide sensory input for nil by mouth.

This Grabber is as soft as the original (purple) ARK's Grabber, but the biting surface is half as long to accommodate those with smaller mouths.

Chewy Tubes help you teach chewing, biting and normalisation of oral habits which are essential for oral motor skills needed in an OPT program. The red, large-stemmed, T-shaped Chewy Tube is a therapy tool designed to promote jaw strength in oral motor exercises. It is integrated in a hierarchy with other tools in the Bite Tube Set and in numerous exercises described in our book Assessment and Treatment of the Jaw - Putting It All Together: Sensory, Feeding and Speech.

Chewy Tubes help you teach chewing, biting and normalisation of oral habits which are essential oral motor skills needed in an OPT program. The yellow, small-stemmed, T-shaped Chewy Tube is a therapy tool designed to promote jaw strength in oral motor exercises. It is integrated in a hierarchy with other tools in the Bite Tube Set and in numerous exercises described in our book Assessment and Treatment of the Jaw - Putting It All Together: Sensory, Feeding and Speech. Chewy Tubes also provide stimulation and exercise for clients with non oral feeding.

Chewy Tubes help you teach chewing, biting and normalisation of oral habits which are essential oral motor skills needed in an OPT program. The Knobby Green Chewy Tube is a safe alternative to inappropriate items that are chewed by children and adult clients for sensory input. It has a textured surface that provides additional stimulation to the oral cavity over smooth versions, and a T tubular shape that leaves room for a string to wear as a necklace for easy access.

ARK's Guitar isn't your ordinary acoustic guitar - it's an "achewstic" guitar! This innovative oral motor chew features a long extension to reach the back molars, a smooth loop that's easy to hold, and bumps and ridges (on the stem) that resemble the strings/knobs of a real guitar while also providing sensory input. Like all ARK chews it's made in the USA! And comes in 3 colour-coded toughness levels:

• Soft (red or dark blue) - recommended for mild chewing. These are the softest ones with the most "squishiness" and "give" to them.
• Medium Firm / XT (lime green or teal) - XT stands for "Xtra Tough," recommended for moderate chewing. These are firmer, but still chewy
• Super Firm / XXT (royal blue, forest green, or orange) - XXT stands for "Xtra Xtra Tough," recommended for more avid chewing. These are the most firm and provide the most resistance to the jaw. No chew tool is indestructible, but these are very tough

4 different textured extensions to chew on,ARK's Tetra-Bite® packs a lot of features into one cool chew tool. With 4 differently textured extensions to chew on, you'll never get bored. Rotate between circular bumps, zigzag bumps, ribs, and lines - a sensory seeker's dream. Each extension is long enough to reach the back molars for proprioceptive input to the jaw and masseter muscle. Not just a chew, the Tetra-Bite® also makes a great hand fidget! Put your pointer finger inside the hole and use your other hand to make it spin on your finger. Or, hold it in both hands by the circular extensions and twist to make it spin. A safe outlet for anyone who needs to chew, and an effective way to help calm, self-regulate, and focus. Like all other ARK chews, it comes colour-coded toughness levels:

ARK's Baby Tetra-Bite™ is designed to calm and soothe infants who are in the early stages of development. At approximately 5-6 months of age, babies start mouthing and chewing in order to strengthen their mouth muscles and exercise their lips, tongue, and jaw. This oral exploration prepares them to eat solid foods and to make speech sounds later on. The Baby Tetra-Bite™ provides a safe outlet for babies to develop these skills. Babies can mouth and explore 4 different "arms" - each with a different texture for lots of varied sensory input. The two rectangular arms have ribs: one with horizontal ribs that wrap around the extension, and one with long ribs that run the length of the extension. The two rectangular arms have bumps: one with mild round bumps, and one with zigzag bumps that provide more input. With all these different shapes and textures, the Tetra-Bite™ helps introduce babies to new sensations orally, which helps prepare them for solid foods later on and also helps decrease and/or prevent oral sensitivities. The Baby Tetra-Bite™ measures just under 5" across. Each extension measures just over 1" long and about .4" thick - perfect for reaching the back molars where we need to chew the most.

ARK's Guitar isn't your ordinary acoustic guitar - it's an "achewstic" guitar! This innovative oral motor chew features a long extension to reach the back molars, a smooth loop that's easy to hold, and bumps and ridges (on the stem) that resemble the strings/knobs of a real guitar while also providing sensory input. Like all ARK chews it's made in the USA! And comes in 3 colour-coded toughness levels:

• Soft (red or dark blue) - recommended for mild chewing. These are the softest ones with the most "squishiness" and "give" to them.
• Medium Firm / XT (lime green or teal) - XT stands for "Xtra Tough," recommended for moderate chewing. These are firmer, but still chewy
• Super Firm / XXT (royal blue, forest green, or orange) - XXT stands for "Xtra Xtra Tough," recommended for more avid chewing. These are the most firm and provide the most resistance to the jaw. No chew tool is indestructible, but these are very tough

ARK's Y-Chew® is an innovative Y-shaped oral motor chew tool. It has three different extensions to chew on, each with its own texture (smooth, ribbed, and bumpy) for a varied sensory experience.

• Medium Firm / XT - XT stands for "Xtra Tough," recommended for moderate chewing. These are firmer, but still chewy.

4 different textured extensions to chew on,ARK's Tetra-Bite® packs a lot of features into one cool chew tool. With 4 differently textured extensions to chew on, you'll never get bored. Rotate between circular bumps, zigzag bumps, ribs, and lines - a sensory seeker's dream. Each extension is long enough to reach the back molars for proprioceptive input to the jaw and masseter muscle. Not just a chew, the Tetra-Bite® also makes a great hand fidget! Put your pointer finger inside the hole and use your other hand to make it spin on your finger. Or, hold it in both hands by the circular extensions and twist to make it spin. A safe outlet for anyone who needs to chew, and an effective way to help calm, self-regulate, and focus. Like all other ARK chews, it comes colour-coded toughness levels:

Invented by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP, ARK's Textured Grabber® is a textured version of the popular Grabber® oral motor chew tool. The innovative P shape design has an easy-to-hold loop, with a long extension for reaching the back molars. It also features 3 different surfaces to chew on: one smooth, one with circular bumps, and one with rectangular bumps. These textures simulate the feel of actual food for realistic non-food chewing practice. They also add extra tactile sensation to the lips, cheeks, gums, and tongue to help desensitize the mouth, decrease oral defensiveness/aversions, and transition individuals with sensory issues from puréed to textured foods. The Grabber® can also be used:

• As an oral fidget for sensory seekers craving stimulation and proprioceptive input
• As a safe alternative to chewing on hands, knuckles, shirts, pencils, etc.
• As an alternative to tooth-grinding and/or thumb-sucking
• To help decrease oral defensiveness and food aversions
• To practice biting/chewing without the risk of choking
• To work on jaw strength and stability and oral motor skills
• To build oral strength, mobility, and control
• To satisfy the urge to chew for individuals who are fed through a g-tube

Made in the USA, ARK's Brick Bracelet provides a safe, wearable, discreet, and cool solution for those who need to chew. It has a unique 'twist-on' style that makes it very easy to take on and off the wrist as needed for oral motor stimulation throughout the day - a great option for those who can't resist chewing on the clasp/cord of necklaces. It can also be used as a sensory fidget - twist it, bend it, run your fingers over the tactile bumps.

ARK's Bite Tube is a hollow chew tool with a different diameter on each end. Use it as a safe outlet for anyone who needs to chew. It can also be used as an oral motor tool to work on jaw strength and stability.

The tube-like extension is perfect for individuals who want their chew tool to "collapse" more, whether as a sensory chew and/or in feeding therapy. As an oral motor tool, use it to practice biting/chewing skills without the risk of choking, to build jaw strength and stability, and to exercise the mouth muscles. Put pureed foods inside the tube for functional biting/chewing practice - when the individual bites down, they will be rewarded with a taste of food. The two different diameters allow you to work on varying jaw heights. Because the hollow tube provides less resistance than solid chews like the Grabber, this is a great "starter" chew tool for individuals with very limited jaw strength.

Like all ARK chews, the Bite Tube is available in 3 colour-coded toughness levels:

Standard - This is the softest level, recommended for mild chewers (those who do not chew through anything) and/or those with limited jaw strength

XT / Medium Firm - This is the middle level, which we call XT ("Xtra Tough"). It's firmer, but still fairly chewy, recommended for moderate chewers

XXT / Very Firm - This is the toughest level, which we call XXT ("Xtra Xtra Tough"). It still has some chewability to it, but it's fairly pretty firm (although not as firm/tough as our solid chews)

Note: if you are looking for a long lasting chew tool for avid chewing, we recommend solid chews over hollow chews. Check out the Tetra-Bite for example

ARK's MEGA Bite Saber® is very similar to the original and popular Bite Saber® necklace. What's the difference? The MEGA version is much bigger! Wider. Thicker. Longer.

The classic/original Bite Saber® (sold separately) measures about 4" long, .4" in diameter on the blade end, and .5" in diameter on the handle end. The MEGA version sold here measures about 5.8" long, .45" in diameter on the blade end, and .55" in diameter on the handle end. The MEGA Bite Saber has about 2 times the weight/bulk of the original Bite Saber - great for stronger chewers and/or for individuals looking for something larger.

ARK's MEGA Bite Saber® is a handheld chew and does not come on a cord by default, but it does have a hole on one end in case you'd like to add one. Optional breakaway cords can be purchased.

Made in the USA, this chew tool is a safe outlet for anyone who needs to chew, and an effective way to help calm, self-regulate, and focus. It's long enough to reach the back molars for proprioceptive input to the jaw and masseter muscle.

Like all other ARK chews, it comes in 3 colour-coded toughness levels:

Standard - This is the softest level, recommended for mild chewers (those who do not chew through anything)

XT / Medium Firm - This is the middle level, which we call XT ("Xtra Tough"). It's firmer, but still fairly chewy, recommended for moderate chewers

XXT / Very Firm - This is the toughest level, which we call XXT ("Xtra Xtra Tough"). It still has some chewability to it, but it's fairly rigid / pretty firm. No chew tool is indestructible, but this is usually the longest lasting level for avid chewers

This essential tool is used in the Bite Block hierarchy. Jaw Grading Bite Blocks promote symmetrical jaw strength, stability, and grading for clients with weak jaw musculature presented during speech sound production or feeding (i.e. reduced mobility, sliding, or jutting). As many OPT (Oral Placement Therapy) tools, it is used both to diagnose and treat. Excellent for use with Dysarthria, Apraxia and Dyspraxia.

ARK's Jaw Grading Bite Blocks are a great complement to any oral motor tool box. Specially designed to work on jaw grading and stability, each arm has a different thickness to practice various jaw heights:

• The orange arms are .3.2mm and 5.1mm thick (labeled 1 and 2, respectively)
• The magenta arms are 7.6mm and 10.2mm thick (labeled 3 and 4, respectively)
• The teal arms are 12.7mm and 15.2mm thick (labeled 5 and 6, respectively)

Made in the USA, ARK's Krypto-Bite® Chewable Gem Necklace provides a safe, wearable, and discrete solution for kids and adults who need to chew. For boys, it's cool-factor Krypto-Bite®. For girls, it's a stylish gem pendant. Either way, it's sure to be a hit! Use this "chewelry" as an oral fidget (or even hand fidget) to help calm, soothe, and self-regulate during times of stress, or to better focus during homework and other activities.

• Soft/Standard = Chewy, recommended for mild chewing only

ARK's Bite Saber® Sensory Chewelry is a safe and super cool solution for anyone who needs to chew. At 4 inches long and just under half an inch in diameter at the tip, it's just the right size to reach the back molars where chewing is needed the most. Use it to provide calming proprioceptive input to the jaw, and/or to provide a safe alternative to chewing on fingers, shirt collars, sleeves, pencils, etc. The Bite Saber® features a tactile handle with a smooth opposite end, and it comes on a breakaway adjustable necklace cord. ARK's Bite Saber® comes in 3 colour-coded toughness levels:

Standard = Soft (very chewy), recommended for mild chewing only

XT = Medium (firmer, but still chewy), for mild to moderate chewing

XXT = Toughest (the most firm), recommended for those who like to chew on firm / fairly rigid items. This is also the longest lasting level for avid chewing

ARK's Bite Saber® Sensory Chewelry is a safe and super cool solution for anyone who needs to chew. At 4 inches long and just under half an inch in diameter at the tip, it's just the right size to reach the back molars where chewing is needed the most. Use it to provide calming proprioceptive input to the jaw, and/or to provide a safe alternative to chewing on fingers, shirt collars, sleeves, pencils, etc. The Bite Saber® features a tactile handle with a smooth opposite end, and it comes on a breakaway adjustable necklace cord. ARK's Bite Saber® comes in 3 colour-coded toughness levels:

Standard = Soft (very chewy), recommended for mild chewing only

XT = Medium (firmer, but still chewy), for mild to moderate chewing

XXT = Toughest (the most firm), recommended for those who like to chew on firm / fairly rigid items. This is also the longest lasting level for avid chewing

ARK's Smiley Face Chewmoji® Necklace is sure to put a smile on your face! The double-sided disc pendant features a big grin smiley on one side (indented) and a cool sunglasses smiley on the other side (raised) for different visual and tactile interest. At just under 2" in diameter, it's a great option for those who prefer chewing with their pre-molars and/or front teeth (for more slender options that reach the back molars, see other ARK chewelry). Use this oral sensory solution as a safe alternative to chewing on pencils, shirts, fingers, etc. and to help calm, focus, and self-regulate.

ARK's Smiley Face comes in 3 colour-coded toughness levels:

Magenta, Red, Dark Blue, or Yellow = Standard, this is the softest Smiley option (the chewiest level, but still firm) recommended for mild chewing

Lime Green, Teal, or Hot Pink = XT (firmer), for moderate chewing

Blue, Lavender, Orange, or Forest Green = XXT (the most firm), for those who like to chew on fairly firm items. It's also the longest lasting level for avid chewing

ARK's Smiley Face Chewmoji® Necklace is sure to put a smile on your face! The double-sided disc pendant features a big grin smiley on one side (indented) and a cool sunglasses smiley on the other side (raised) for different visual and tactile interest. At just under 2" in diameter, it's a great option for those who prefer chewing with their pre-molars and/or front teeth (for more slender options that reach the back molars, see other ARK chewelry). Use this oral sensory solution as a safe alternative to chewing on pencils, shirts, fingers, etc. and to help calm, focus, and self-regulate.

ARK's Smiley Face comes in 3 colour-coded toughness levels:

Magenta, Red, Dark Blue, or Yellow = Standard, this is the softest Smiley option (the chewiest level, but still firm) recommended for mild chewing

Lime Green, Teal, or Hot Pink = XT (firmer), for moderate chewing

Blue, Lavender, Orange, or Forest Green = XXT (the most firm), for those who like to chew on fairly firm items. It's also the longest lasting level for avid chewing

Set of six firm, reusable bite tubes. When used in a graduated program they teach volitional jaw closure and lip rounding, both of which are prerequisites for straw drinking and speech development. Particularly effective for clients with C.P. or traumatic brain injury. Instructions included.

One of Sara Rosenfeld-Johnson's seminal books focuses on the importance of jaw function for whole-body sensory organisation, feeding safety, elimination of oral habits (teeth grinding, tongue/finger suckling, dummies), and speech clarity. The jaw exercises are presented in a step-by-step format to ensure success. Sara demonstrates a variety of techniques, including activities with TalkTools Jaw Grading Bite Blocks and Jaw Exerciser

Ice Sticks promote thermal stimulation for oral movement. The program is designed for clients who cannot achieve lip closure, jaw closure or sufficient tongue retraction to mobilize a bolus back to achieve a swallow. These deficits are particularly seen in clients with Cerebral Palsy, Traumatic Brain Injury and Moebius Syndrome. Through direct stimulation of the lips, Ice Sticks’ multi-sensory exercises help develop prerequisite skills to implement an Oral Placement, feeding or speech therapy program.

Perfect for sending weekly exercises home with your client so therapy can continue between sessions.

• The easy-to-follow chart can be filled out quickly.
• Parents will appreciate the clarity of a standardised form describing their child's homework.

Basic wedge design made from a latex-free material that doesn't degrade or get gummy when subjected to high heat sterilisation (autoclave).

Has a unique 'wrap around' handle to facilitate removal / positioning of the wedge without need for a second pair of hands; head and handle are permanently bonded together for safety and contains no metal parts

The SCC Open Wide® Reusable Mouth Prop with Wrap Around Handle comes with a sample disposable saliva ejector to show proper positioning through the mouth prop 'port'.

Basic wedge design made from a latex-free material that doesn't degrade or get gummy when subjected to high heat sterilisation (autoclave).

Has a unique 'wrap around' handle to facilitate removal / positioning of the wedge without need for a second pair of hands; head and handle are permanently bonded together for safety and contains no metal parts

The SCC Open Wide® Reusable Mouth Prop with Wrap Around Handle comes with a sample disposable saliva ejector to show proper positioning through the mouth prop 'port'.

Basic wedge design made from a latex-free material that doesn't degrade or get gummy when subjected to high heat sterilisation (autoclave).

Has a unique 'wrap around' handle to facilitate removal / positioning of the wedge without need for a second pair of hands; head and handle are permanently bonded together for safety and contains no metal parts

The SCC Open Wide® Reusable Mouth Prop with Wrap Around Handle comes with a sample disposable saliva ejector to show proper positioning through the mouth prop 'port'.

This Chewy Tube is nearly twice the diameter of the red version and is intended for clients who tend toward excessive mouthing or biting. It is not intended for jaw exercise; rather, it can be offered as an alternative to negative oral habits.

This tool has a flat biting surface with a nubby rubber texture. The Probe can be used for a variety of sensory and pre-feeding goals, including oral stimulation and teaching a munch chew.

The round green Bite and Chew Tips are appropriate when a continuous rolling action is desired, without the texture of the Preefer tip.

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.

• Medium Firm (Teal) - this is firm, but still chewy, recommended for moderate chewing

This is the original Z-Vibe tip, designed to produce a variety of sensory results.

This tip is designed for smaller mouths, and produce the same variety of sensory results as the original blue tip.

The round green Bite and Chew Tips are appropriate when a continuous rolling action is desired, without the texture of the Preefer tip. (single)

This highly functional jaw grading kit promotes symmetrical jaw strength, jaw stability, and jaw grading using varying jaw heights. The kit can also be used to teach jaw position and muscle memory for standard speech sound production. Excellent for use with Apraxic/Dyspraxic clients.

This highly functional jaw grading kit promotes symmetrical jaw strength, jaw stability, and work on jaw grading through varying jaw heights. The kit can also be used to teach jaw position and muscle memory for standard speech sound production. Excellent for use with Apraxic/Dyspraxic clients.

• To be used with the TalkTools® Sensi™
• Used to improve biting and chewing skills
• Improve jaw strength, coordination, and mobility
• Elicit tongue lateralisation
• Also available in a smaller version Wee Chewy Tip
• Wake up the mouth
• Made in the USA
• Made from medical grade FDA compliant material
• Dishwasher Safe
• No BPA, PVC, latex, phthalates, or lead
• Therapist/Adult supervision required

• To be used with the TalkTools® Sensi™
• Use in conjunction with Soft High Jaw Tip and Soft Low Jaw Tip in jaw grading exercises
• Texture is similar to TalkTools Sensory Friendly Bite Blocks
• Promotes symmetrical jaw strength, stability, and grading
• Great for clients with weak jaw musculature
• Made in the USA
• Made from medical grade FDA compliant material/li>
• Dishwasher Safe
• No BPA, PVC, latex, phthalates, or lead

• To be used with the TalkTools® Sensi™
• Use in conjunction with Soft High Jaw Tip and Soft Medium Jaw Tip in jaw grading exercises
• Texture is similar to TalkTools Sensory Friendly Bite Blocks
• Promotes symmetrical jaw strength, stability, and grading
• Great for clients with weak jaw musculature
• Made in the USA
• Made from medical grade FDA compliant material
• Dishwasher Safe
• No BPA, PVC, latex, phthalates, or lead

• To be used with the TalkTools® Sensi™
• Use in conjunction with High Jaw Tip and Low Jaw Tip in jaw grading exercises
• Texture is similar to TalkTools Jaw Grading Bite Blocks
• Promotes symmetrical jaw strength, stability, and grading
• Great for clients with weak jaw musculature
• Made in the USA
• Made from medical grade FDA compliant material
• Dishwasher Safe
• No BPA, PVC, latex, phthalates, or lead

• To be used with the TalkTools® Sensi™
• Use in conjunction with High Jaw Tip and Medium Jaw Tip in jaw grading exercises
• Texture is similar to TalkTools Jaw Grading Bite Blocks
• Promotes symmetrical jaw strength, stability, and grading
• Great for clients with weak jaw musculature
• Made in the USA
• Made from medical grade FDA compliant material
• Dishwasher Safe
• No BPA, PVC, latex, phthalates, or lead

The jaw is the key structure for adequate oral movement. If the jaw is not doing what it is supposed to do, then the lips and tongue cannot function appropriately. This program by Sara Rosenfeld-Johnson, MS, CCC-SLP studies the importance of jaw function for whole-body sensory organisation, feeding safety, elimination of oral habits (teeth grinding, tongue/finger suckling, dummies), and speech clarity. Easy-to-follow exercises are explained to both diagnose and treat jaw disorders. The program includes a soft cover book and a complete tool kit to apply the therapy techniques, all in a convenient and sturdy carrying case.