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Chew Tools for Adults - Coping with Stress, Anxiety, and More

2nd May 2022

Does any of this sound familiar: biting nails when anxious, teeth clenching, fidgeting during meetings, chewing on pen caps at work, or even biting the insides of your cheek? If so - you’ve come to the right place!  ARK makes chewable sensory solutions for anyone who needs to chew. Many people use sensory chews to help with anxiety, stress, concentration, and all sorts of situation …
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How Fidgeting Improves Focus and Self-Regulation

Posted by Guest Blogger Katie Zelinski, The Well Balanced OT on 10th Nov 2020

This special guest blog post on fidgeting comes to us from occupational therapist Katie Zelinski. Fidgeting. It’s something that we all do without even thinking about it. Let’s take a trip down memory lane: You were in school and had to give a presentation to your class. Even though you knew all the information, you hate public speaking and were feeling nervous and stressed. Did …
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An Alternative for Fidgeters Who Like to Pick

Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 21st Apr 2016

Question:  My son has Asperger Syndrome and severe ADHD.  He has a picking problem and will pick his nails, credit cards, scabs etc.  I am looking for something he can wear on his wrist he can fidget with instead.  Do you have any recommendations of your products?  Thank you in advance. .  It sounds like our Brick Bracelet would be a perfect fit for that. …
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