ARK's DnZ-Vibe® (Aluminum Handle)

Code: DnZV100CAR
Price: $35.99

ARK's DnZ-Vibe® is a unique vibratory tool with extraordinary versatility for oral motor therapy and beyond. Even though it is only the size of a ball point pen, the DnZ-Vibe® provides a vast range of sensory stimulation. With over 30 interchangeable tips available in different shapes, sizes, colors, and scents, the possibilities are endless!

Why Vibration?
Most people are either auditory or visual learners. Sometimes, however, these two senses are not enough, and we must look to other options, such as the sense of touch. Speech-Language Pathologists have been trained to use tactile input to teach individuals how to lateralize their tongue, elevate their tongue tip, make a tongue bowl, close their lips, learn a rotary chew, position the articulators for sound production, and various other oral motor skills. The DnZ-Vibe® is a tool to help therapists work on these skills in and around the mouth. It can always be used in the off position without vibration. Or, it can be turned on for additional sensory input with its smooth, gentle vibrations. Vibration provides a new level of sensory stimulation to increase awareness and to draw more acute attention to the articulators. Many individuals also find vibration to be calming and soothing.

ARK's DnZ-Vibe® (Plastic Handle)

Code: DnZV100RoyalCAR
Price: $28.50

ARK's DnZ-Vibe® is also available in a textured plastic handle! The plastic version is cheaper and easier to clean and maintain than the aluminum version.

Make Your Own DnZ-Vibe® Kit

Code: MYOK100AR
Price: $48.99

NEW! Choose from ARK's most popular tips to create your own custom kit! Simply select a color for your plastic DnZ-Vibe® handle and then add five tips of your choice from the pull-down menus above. All parts are sold in a handy plastic carrying case. The unit comes with a special Vibe Battery not available in stores.

ARK's Every Y-Chew Combo Pack

Code: YC4PKGAR
Price: $22.75

ARK's Y-Chew® is another great product to assist in oral exploration and to increase movement in the cheek, tongue, lips, and jaw. Use it to develop biting and chewing skills, to decrease oral sensitivities to textures, and to assist in the reduction of teeth grinding. The handle allows for an easy grip, and the extensions on the top part of the "y" make it easy to reach the upper and lower back molar area. Each arm has a different texture: one smooth, one ribbed, and one with gentle bumps. Because the Y-Chews® are a non-food item, you can avoid the risk of choking while working on feeding skills. The handle measures 2½ inches and the extensions measure 1¾ and 1¼ inches respectively. Each Y-Chew® is constructed of medical grade materials that are FDA compliant and contain no lead, phthalates, PVC, BPA, or latex. As with all of ARK's products, the Y-Chew® is made right here in the USA.

ARK's Grabber® & Grabber XT® Combo Pack

Code: GA101CAR
Price: $11.99

As a mouthing tool, ARK's Grabber® provides an excellent opportunity for the mouth to play through jaw movement, tongue movement, and oral exploration. The chewy, resilient material can help with oral defensiveness and food aversions by de-sensitizing the mouth. It is also a safe and durable alternative to tooth-grinding and/or chewing on hazardous non-food items. The Grabber XT® is an Xtra Tough version of the Grabber®. It is constructed of a firmer material so individuals can exert more jaw pressure, but it remains chewy and resilient. Each Grabber® is constructed of medical grade materials that are FDA compliant and contain no lead, phthalates, PVC, BPA, or latex. The resilient material is solid with no through holes or crevices that could harbor bacteria or saliva.

ARK's Textured Grabber® & Grabber XT® Combo

Code: GA100TEXComboAR
Price: $10.99

Save money by buying ARK's Textured Grabber® and Textured Grabber XT® together!

Designed for individuals who exert more jaw pressure, the Textured Grabber XT® is an Xtra Tough version of ARK's Textured Grabber®. It is constructed of a firmer material, but remains chewy and resilient. As mouthing tools, both of these Grabbers® provide an excellent opportunity for the mouth to play through jaw movement, tongue movement, and oral exploration. They can also help with oral defensiveness and food aversions by de-sensitizing the mouth and introducing it to new textures that simulate the textures of real food. Furthermore, they are also a safe and durable alternative to tooth-grinding and/or chewing on hazardous non-food items. The citrus scent is sure to spark the interest of all ages! Each Grabber® is constructed of medical grade materials that are FDA compliant and contain no lead, phthalates, PVC, BPA, or latex. The resilient material is solid with no through holes or crevices that could harbor bacteria or saliva.

ARK's Cip-Kup™ Assembly

Code: Cip-kupSAR
Price: $19.99

ARK's Cip-Kup™ Assembly includes: 1 flexible Cip-Kup™ bottle, 1 Lip Blok™ (standard ¾" size), 8 inches of special polytube, 1 select-flow valve, and 12 clear straws.

ARK's Cip-Kup™ allows individuals to learn or re-learn straw drinking with less effort. It also makes drinking easier for individuals with difficulties generating and maintaining suction - simply squeeze the liquid to the desired height and release. The valve will allow fluid to remain in the straw without flowing back into the cup, thereby reducing the air ingested and the effort required to drink (notice the juice staying at the top of the straw in one of the pictures above). The valve also slows the flow of fluid, which allows for more control over the quantity of fluid taken with each sip and helps to ensure that fluid is deposited in the front of the mouth. Users experience less coughing and choking while drinking with the Cip-Kup™ and tend to consume more fluid. It can also make the move from bottle-feeding to cup drinking an easier transition. When purchased, the valve opening is set for moderate restriction for users who tend to aspirate when taking too much fluid in one swallow. The valve can also be trimmed to increase the flow, further decreasing the effort required to drink. Use a Lip Blok™ to discourage biting on the straw or inserting the straw too far into the mouth. It is not recommended that the Cip-Kup™ be used with carbonated beverages. ARK's Cip-Kup™ is made of medical grade materials that are FDA compliant and contain no lead, phthalates, PVC, BPA, or latex. All parts are dishwasher-safe and available separately.

ARK's Every Lip Blok™ Combo Pack

Code: ELBL100AR
Price: $12.99

ARK's Lip Blok™ prevents individuals from biting the straw and/or inserting the straw too far into the mouth. Use these tools to discourage tongue-thrusting, to promote tongue retraction, and to correct overall tongue position. They can also be helpful with tensing for controlled lip and tongue movement. Try varying the liquid consistencies to supplement your other intervention strategies for increasing sensory awareness, symmetry, coordination, graded control for liquids, jaw stability, and lip, tongue, and cheek function. The Lip Blok™ fits into any regular straw and comes in three different lengths - 1/4", 1/2", and the standard 3/4". They are also available in a flexible material (firm and soft) that allows you to cut them to any desired length. This kit includes one of each Lip Blok™ (the three sizes plus the two flexible versions). Cups and straws sold separately. Each Lip Blok™ is constructed of medical grade materials that are FDA compliant and contain no lead, phthalates, PVC, BPA, or latex.