Oral & Chew
Sensory Processing issues present in many different ways. This range of chew toys are chosen with this in mind. Our products are discreet yet functional and can by used in a variety of environments. If you find your chewing fingers, school shirts, or objects around the home or office our chew and oral seeking range will help.
TIPS FOR PEOPLE WHO NEED TO CHEW - AN ORAL SENSORY DIET
1. DON'T FORCE THEM TO STOP
It’s not that they WANT to chew. It’s that they have an oral sensory NEED to chew. Telling them to stop is not going to help.
Imagine being in a stressful situation and in order to calm down, you start taking very deep breaths. Then someone comes up to you and tells you to stop breathing deeply. That would be inappropriate, right? Why shouldn’t you try to calm yourself? Similarly, chewing is largely a coping mechanism - it’s a repetitive movement that helps one organize and de-stress.
2. GIVE THEM A SAFE OUTLET TO CHEW ON
Oral seekers will often reach for the closest thing available to chew on, which may be their fingernails, knuckles, shirt collars, sleeves, pencils, the remote control, etc. It can get expensive to keep replacing what's been chewed on, but more importantly, it can also be very dangerous. So, first things first, Have a safe alternative,
ARK'S MEGA ROBOCHEW™ ROBOT CHEWY
ARK's MEGA RoboChew™ is very similar to the original RoboChew necklace. What's the difference? The MEGA version is much bigger!
ARK's Lip Blok®
ARK's Lip Blok® mouthpieces are simple yet effective oral motor tools. They naturally exercise the mouth muscles to discourage tongue-thrusting, p...
View full detailsArk Z Vibe Pencil Tip
ARK's Pencil Tip turns any Z-Vibe® into a vibrating pencil! Use it to teach writing skills to young children, or to provide therapeutic relief for...
View full detailsARK's Chewable Loop Necklace
Our thinnest chew pendant. Each pendant measures about 2" tall, 1.5" at the widest part, and .2" thick. Adjustable breakaway cord. Because of how t...
View full detailsARK's Textured Spoon Tip
ARK's Spoon Tip attachments turn any Z-Vibe® into the ultimate sensory feeding tool. The Spoon Tip was specially designed by feeding therapist Debb...
View full detailsARK's Super Star Chew
Chew, chew, chew! ARK’s Super Star Chewable Jewelry is a safe and super cool solution for both kids and adults who need to chew. Need a super ch...
View full detailsOpen Wide Disposable Mouth Prop 50/pk
The Open Wide® Disposable Mouth Prop (a.k.a. Open Wide® Disposable Mouth Rest) is a helpful tool for those who can’t fully cooperate with oral h...
View full detailsARK's Flat Spoon Tip
ARK's Spoon Tip attachments turn any Z-Vibe® into the ultimate sensory feeding tool. The Spoon Tip was specially designed by feeding therapist Deb...
View full detailsARK ParaBite™ Small Chew Necklace
Looking for a stylish and functional way to chew? The ARK ParaBite Chew Necklace is a neutral, discreet chew necklace. It's an especially great cho...
View full detailsOkee by Mobi
Discover the joy of early learning through play with the Okee Sensory Toy. Designed to support development from birth, Okee encourages babies and y...
View full detailsARK's Z-Grabber Vibrating Oral Motor Tool
The ARK Z-Grabber® combines the benefits of the popular Z-Vibe® and Grabber® into one versatile oral motor therapy tool. Designed to provide both s...
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