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Jaw Grading & Stability(Post)
Jaw grading is the ability to visually judge how far you need to open your mouth to take a bite out of certain foods and to say certain speech sounds. For example, say "ooooo" versus "aaahh" - can yo ...
Jaw Grading Oral Motor Exercises with ARK's Bite Blocks(Post)I always love adding new tools to my oral motor toolbox, and the Bite Blocks are no exception. These handy oral motor tools come in two different versions, both of which can be used to wor ...
Oral Motor Exercises with the Z-Vibe(Post)What is oral motor therapy? Oral motor therapy works on the oral skills necessary for proper speech and feeding development. For example, try saying "la la la" right now, paying attention to wh ...
Cork Button Castles - DIY Fine Motor Activity(Post)These "Cork Button Castles" are a fun and effective DIY fine motor activity. Not only are the fingers and the fingertips in charge, but the Velcro also provides an added level of resistance ...
How to Practice Vowels & Jaw Heights(Post)Question: Can the bite blocks on the back of the animal tips be used to practice vowels? I usually use the bite blocks on the back of the Animal Tips as a jaw grading exercise for ...
10 Favorite Z-Vibe Tips for Oral Motor Therapy(Post)Are you looking for a well-rounded set of Z-Vibe® tips for your oral motor therapy exercises? The Tip Kit is a collection of 10 versatile Z-Vibe tips that can be used to wo ...
26 Uses for the Z-Vibe from A to Z(Post)A little ARK Trivia: How did we come up with the name for the Z-Vibe? Is it: A. Because Debbie’s maiden name starts with Z B. Because the Z-Vibe does everything fro ...
An Overview of the Z-Vibe Tips(Post)ARK's Z-Vibe and Z-Grabber offer a vast range of possibilities for tactile learning and oral sensory motor stimulation. Lots of different optional tip attachments are available for these tools ...
An Intro Guide to Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)(Post)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 ...
Oral Motor Lip Exercises with the Y Tips(Post)Y Tips are a great addition to any oral motor tool bag! These tip attachments for the Z-Vibe are most often used for working on jaw grading and stability exercises. But the ...
He’s Not Behind, Behind Who?(Post)This moving guest blog comes to us from Heather Loreen Kava. . My large knees jutted out and my bottom barely fit onto the toddler chair. I tried to blend and hoped the little ...
DIY Fine Motor Activity for Finger Isolation(Post)Finger isolation is the ability to move certain fingers independently from the rest of your fingers. It's an important skill in a variety of everyday activities, such as pointing, activ ...