ARK's Textured Grabber®

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 and introducing it to new textures that simulate the textures of real food. It is also a safe and durable alternative to tooth-grinding and/or chewing on hazardous non-food items. The Textured Grabber® is sure to spark the interest of all ages, and it is also available in a Berry Scented version as well as an Xtra Tough XT version for individuals who exert more jaw pressure. 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.

MADE in the USA out of medical grade, FDA compliant materials that contain NO lead, phthalates, PVC, BPA, or latex.

Caution: this therapeutic tool should be used under adult supervision at all times.

• The Grabber® has a "built-in" handle that makes it easy for the hand to hold.
• While all surfaces can be chewed on, the extension of the Grabber® allows individuals to reach areas further back on the tongue and between the gums and teeth - giving them that extra proprioceptive input that they need.
• The Grabber® measures 5 inches lengthwise, and just under 2 inches across the loop/handle.
• The Grabber® comes in several different sizes, textures, scents, and resiliencies to best fit each individual's needs.
• The Grabber XT® is constructed of a firmer material for individuals who exert more jaw pressure.
• The Textured Grabber® has various bumps and surfaces to simulate the textures of real food.
• The Scented Grabbers enhance interest by simulating the smell of real food.
• The Baby Grabber® has a shorter stem for those smaller mouths.
• Made in the USA! The Grabber® is manufactured in the United States from medical grade materials that are FDA compliant and contain no lead, phthalates, PVC, BPA, or latex.

The Textured Grabber® can be used:

• As an alternative to biting/chewing on fingers, shirts, pencils, and other hazardous non-food items
• To decrease pica, thumb-sucking, and tooth-grinding
• To build oral strength and tolerance
• To calm and soothe individuals through oral sensory input
• To de-sensitize the mouth for individuals with oral defensiveness and food aversions
• To assist in transitioning individuals with sensory issues from puréed to textured foods

For detailed exercises, check out Tips & Techniques for the Grabber® Family, an instructional how-to guide written by the speech therapist behind the Grabber®, Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP. Chapter topics include:

• How to Increase Interaction with and Acceptance of the Grabber®
• How to Increase Mouthing for Feeding and/or Speech Development with the Baby Grabber®
• How to Increase Lip & Tongue Control
• How to Increase Tongue Mobility & Lateralization
• How to Increase Jaw Stability and Control
• How to Establish the Concept of Bite and Chew
• How to Promote a Rhythmic Chewing Pattern
• How to Transition from Puréed to Textured Foods
• How to Decrease Toothgrinding and Finger and/or Knuckle Biting

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Recommend as an SLP and new Mommy!, 4.21.2012

Reviewer: Sara R (, )

I bought this for my daughter after receiving the tri-chew as a gift from a fellow SLP. Both provide excellent early oral exploration and stimulation. They are easy to grab and hold on to even in the early stages. Highly recommend as an SLP and new Mommy!