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      As a feeding therapist, there are a lot of different tools in my therapy bag.  These are my favorites: . PROBE The  Probe is a simple but versatile tool for both feeding and oral motor applications. It was the very first product my husband and I made together 18 years ago, and it’s still a staple in my therapy bag today. The Probe has a white handle with a bl …

We love when people come up with new applications and ways to use our products!  We created the  Z-Vibe specifically for speech / oral motor / feeding therapy uses, but were very excited to discover that it can be used to improve singing skills as well. Check out the video below from  …

Chewelry is jewelry that's chewable (chew + jewelry = “chewelry”).  If you crave chewing on non-food items for any reason, chewable necklaces and bracelets are a way to safely satisfy that need (instead of chewing on other potentially harmful items like pencils, pens, shirts, toys, etc.). Why is chewelry needed?  Chewing can be a very effective way to calm and self- …

Halloween is definitely a FUN holiday for most people!  But sometimes it can also be stressful.  On Halloween, it can seem like the world flips upside down.  Monsters come alive, goblins run amuck, there's fake blood and strange costumes.  There are lots of new experiences and potentially over-stimulating situations that can cause stress/anxiety/sensory overload. Having a …