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ARK’s Probe was the very first product my husband and I created together.  18 years later, it’s still one of our favorite products to make! . . I use it to provide tactile cues to the articulators - to physically show someone where the tongue should go for this sound, that sound, etc.  For example, you can touch it to the alveolar ridge (just behind the upper front …

Question:  Hi Debbie - I work at a school for children who have special needs.  I serve a lot of students (many tube-fed) who really crave oral stimulation to the point that it is difficult to get them to do anything else with their hands.  We have awesome SLPs, but their main focus is more on communication.  I'm not so much looking for feeding preparation and support bec …

Question:  My 12 year old son has severe Tourette syndrome, and sensory issues.  Recently, he's developed a "biting" tic.  He bites down HARD on anything he puts in his mouth.  Brushing his teeth has become impossible.  He bites down so hard on the toothbrush, I'm afraid he will break a tooth!  Plus it's incredibly painful.  Do you make a "biteable" toothbru …

      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 …