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Chewing Harder Foods(Post)
This informative guest blog post is courtesy of Lori Nachtigal-Rothschild, MS, CCC-SLP. Question: What are the most important skills for chewing harder foods? Answer: Tongue-jaw disassociatio
The Benefits of Vibration(Post)This informative guest blog comes to us occupational therapist Katie Zelinski from The Well Balanced OT. Prior to Occupational Therapy school I had no idea how powerful, and useful, vibration wa
Why Chewing Matters: How Chew Tools Support Sensory Needs(Post)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,
Feeding Tips and Tricks for Cleft Babies and Preemies(Post)This wonderfully informative guest post comes from a dear family friend. We thank her for sharing her story and hope that others may benefit from her insightful advice. . My daughter Sarah w
75+ Feeding Therapy Tips & Strategies(Post)For any therapist seeking to specialize in feeding, the best piece of advice I could give you is to become a sponge. Take courses and workshops, read as many articles as you can, talk to and le
Chew Madness: Best Chews for Heavy-Duty Chewing(Post)As March Madness basketball excitement ramps up, it got us thinking here at ARK - choosing the right chew tool isn’t all that different from filling out a bracket. We think about our options, examine
What Is a Sensory Diet?(Post)This introduction to sensory diets is courtesy of Kristen Cooper, MS, OTR/L aka OT Mamacita. The term “sensory diet” has become more popular in recent years, but the understanding of what it is
How Fidgeting Improves Focus and Self-Regulation(Post)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
26 Birthday-Themed Oral Motor and Feeding Activities(Post)ARK turns 26 this month! In celebration, here are 26 fun oral motor and feeding activities, all built around things you'd find at a birthday party - candles, frosting, sprinkles, party blowers, cake
10 Most Common Things People Chew On & What to Use Instead(Post)At ARK, we love answering your recommendation questions across our social media, customer service email and phone, and in person for those who have visited us at our HQ in South Carolina! Over a quart
What is Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy?(Post)Below is the video and transcript from a live webinar we hosted featuring Speech Language Pathologist and Orofacial Myologist Anna Housman. In this webinar, Anna will be providing a quick defi
Chew Tools for Adults - Coping with Stress, Anxiety, and More(Post)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
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