ARK's Z-Vibe®

ARK's Z-Vibe® is a unique vibratory tool constructed of a durable, textured aluminum handle and sturdy, medical grade plastics. Even though it is only the size of a ball point pen, the Z-Vibe® provides a vast range of sensory stimulation for oral motor therapy and beyond. With over 30 interchangeable tips available in different shapes, sizes, materials, 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 Z-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. For more information, click on the tabs above and/or read through Vibe Essentials.

The Z-Vibe® is sold with one Probe Tip. Battery included (this is a special Vibe Battery not sold in stores - we recommend buying a spare). For only $3 more, the unit comes with a Soft Probe Tip as well. Other tips sold separately.

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. When changing tips and/or the battery, please use caution as the unit contains small parts that pose a choking hazard.

• The Z-Vibe® has a lightweight, portable design. The handle (without the tip) measures 3.75 inches in length and just under 1/2 an inch in diameter.
• Made in the USA! The Z-Vibe® and all of its tips are manufactured in the United States from medical grade materials that are FDA compliant and contain no lead, phthalates, PVC, BPA, or latex.
• Only one tip can be used at a time with the Z-Vibe®. To turn the unit on, simply twist the tip into the handle just until it turns on.
• For more options, try ARK's DnZ-Vibe®. The DnZ-Vibe® has a Switch Tip at the opposite end of the handle that turns the unit on and off. With this design, there is no need to touch the tip that has just been in the child's mouth in order to turn it on/off. You can also remove the Switch Tip and replace it with another tip. For example, with a Probe Tip on one end and a Spoon Tip on the other, you can first "wake up" the mouth with the Probe Tip before quickly switching to feeding with the Spoon Tip.
• For a more affordable and colorful option (plus easier cleaning and maintenance), try one of our Plastic DnZ-Vibes®.
• The Z-Vibe® is a durable and multi-functional tool that will last for years with proper care. As long as the hand piece is properly maintained, it is a one-time purchase. You need only replace the battery and/or a lost part as needed in order to make your unit brand new!

• Stimulate the gums, palate, lips, and tongue with the Z-Vibe®'s smooth, gentle vibrations.
• Use it to "wake up" the mouth and increase oral awareness, to decrease oral sensitivities, to target specific articulators, and to improve a variety of skills during feeding and oral motor therapy.
• While the Z-Vibe® is mainly used for oral motor stimulation, it can also be used outside the mouth on the cheeks, neck, and arms for additional sensory input.
• To work on specific goals, the Z-Vibe® has over 30 interchangeable tips available for targeted uses. For example, use a Fine Tip to isolate a specific spot in the oral cavity, or a Sylvie Spoon Tip to assist in the transition from puréed to textured foods.
• For more detailed instructions and exercises, check out Tips & Techniques for the Z-Vibe®, a how-to guide written by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP.

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