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Chew tools may seem simple at first glance, but they pack a long list of benefits. For many people, they’re a simple way to self-regulate, focus, and cope with everyday stress and anxiety. For others, they’re a tool to quit smoking or replace nail biting habits.  For others yet, they’re a go-to therapy tool to build oral motor skills like jaw strength.  At ARK, we've de …

Do 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 s …

Are you interested in learning more about the  Z-Vibe?  You've come to the right place!  Below is the video and transcript from a live webinar we hosted featuring Occupational Therapist Katie Zelinski.   We hope you find it helpful!  If you have any questions at all, please  let us know.  And feel free to  sign up for our newsletter to know about …

If you walk into any Kindergarten classroom, you’ll likely find students learning how to write their letters. In pre-school years, children may have started practicing drawing shapes and how to write their name, but this is THE YEAR. The year that they learn how to write upper- and lower-case letters. It sounds simple, right? Pick a pencil and draw some lines.  For some kids, it i …