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Are you looking for safe,  discreet outlets to chew on?  Then you’ve come to the right place!  ARK has been making chewies for over 20 years with a wide range of chewable necklaces, chewable pen/pencil toppers, chewable bracelets, handheld chews, and more.  Sensory / chewing preferences are rarely “one size fits all”, so we really …

In our last article -  Does Your Child Need Special Services at School? - we discussed the process and options for school interventions that lead up to an Individualized Education Plan (IEP), from RTI and 504 Plans to requesting an evaluation for special services.  This article will cover what happens from there, diving into IEPs. Once the evaluation is complete, some schools will c …

Do you think your child may need additional resources to effectively learn at school?  Written by a Special Education Teacher, this article is an introduction to the different tools and resources available to have your child’s needs met at school.   Whether you have general concerns or are already anticipating the need for special education, this guide will cover the …

This short story is our take on the classic fairy tale of a curious girl who enters a forest home while the bears are away.  Instead of trying out different porridges, chairs, and beds, though, Goldilocks explores chew tools in different toughness levels, textures, and sizes.  Follow along on her journey below: . . Papa Bear, Mama Bear, and Baby Bear had been waiting all day for th …