Sensory Tools for a Calmer Classroom
8th Jul 2025
Does bite mark indentations on every pencil sound familiar? Fingernails that are bitten down and potentially bleeding? Sleeves or shirt collars with holes in them? This is very common!
Why? There could be many reasons behind chewing for both kids and adults, the main one being stress and anxiety. As we look ahead to the new school year starting next month for many kids, it's important to note that
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Celebrate 25 Years of ARK! New Look, Products, & Website
4th Apr 2025
For 25 years, ARK has been creating tools to support oral motor and sensory needs. This milestone is more than a number - it's a reflection of the families, therapists, and individuals we've had the honor of supporting. We're celebrating with some exciting updates in our quarter-century year. Check it out below!
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Introducing the Fresh New Look of ARK Products
At ARK, we're d
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Goodbye Sippy Cups, Hello Straw Cup!
Posted by Rachel Lynn, SLP, Amber Michelle, PT, and Amanda Rae, OT on 14th Feb 2025
Learning to drink from a straw is a developmental milestone that can support a child's oral motor skills, providing key benefits for feeding, swallowing, and even the muscles that help produce speech. For young children, particularly those with weaker oral motor skills or a weakened ability to suck, making the transition to straw drinking can be a challenge.
In a world where baby development and
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10 Essential Tips for Skilled Oral Motor Therapy: Expert Considerations
Posted by Stephanie Feero, MS, CCC-SLP on 15th Nov 2024
Oral motor intervention can be a valuable tool in speech and feeding therapy, but it requires a skilled, systematic approach to support proper orofacial function and development. If you are interested in oral motor therapy but aren’t sure where to start, you’re not alone! ARK is excited to share with you these ten considerations for skilled oral motor intervention to guide your practi
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