This texture can also be brushed along the cheeks, arms, hands, etc. 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. 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. 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.ĪRK'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. 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. 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. 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®. ![]() For children over 2.5, check out ARK's Probe.Dishwasher-safeCaution: this therapeutic tool should be used under adult supervision at all times. NO lead, phthalates, PVC, BPA, or latexSold individuallyRecommended for children up to 2.5 years under the guidance of a therapist. 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 At less than 13cm in length, they’re super lightweight, compact, and portable. 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. The handle is made out of a hard, medical grade plastic. 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. You can also dip the proMini in foods for use as a "dipper spoon" in feeding therapy. Then progress to the striated side, and eventually the bumpy side. For individuals with oral sensitivities or aversions, start with the smooth sides, as they provide the least input. Use as an oral massage brush to stimulate the gums, palate, lips, cheek, and tongue by tapping, stroking, and applying gentle pressure. These textured surfaces provide tactile input, awareness, and sensation. 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.ĭesigned 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. NO lead, phthalates, PVC, BPA, or latexSold individually ![]() 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 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. 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. 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. Designed by speech-language pathologist Debra C.
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