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Back in 2000, we originally conceived the  Z-Vibe as a speech therapy tool - a device that would provide sensory input to the mouth via vibration and tactile cues.  Since then, the Z-Vibe has become more versatile than we ever imagined 18 years ago.  We use it for everything from normalizing oral sensitivities to feeding therapy to writing skills and much more. …

Question:  Hello. I’m looking for something to help slow a child’s drinking. She takes huge gulps and does not pace herself. We’re using thickened liquids to slow her down but I’m hoping to find another solution. Do you have anything (and something not disposable)? . . Great question. It sounds like the  Select-Flow Valve might be just the right thing to try …

Question:  I have a daughter (24 months old) who has low tone in her face, open mouth posture, and drools all the time.  We are wanting to find a feeding therapist soon but also want to get started on our own at home in the meantime. I read your articles about drooling but am not sure which tools would be most appropriate for her.  Should we start out with the soft Y-chew …

Question:  I am looking for chews to help my almost 10 year old son stop chewing up and swallowing erasers (both large pink pearl type erasers and erasers on pencils).  I did get him a Brick Stick necklace already, but now I'm not sure if was the right one.  I know they come in different 'toughness levels'.  I figured that standard would be too soft since he's chewing …