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How a Weighted Pencil Improves Handwriting(Post)
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
Food Refusal - Is It Oral Motor or Sensory Related?(Post)Having a child with feeding issues is one of the hardest problems to handle both for therapists and parents, and it's stressful for the child as well. Our lives often revolve around food! And so
5 Signs a Chew Tool Might Help at School(Post)A new school year asks a lot of kids. New routines, new noise, new expectations, long stretches of sitting still, and far fewer chances to move than summer allowed. For a lot of people, chewing is on
How to Help Kids Stay Regulated through the Holidays(Post)The holidays are often filled with excitement, tradition, and togetherness, but they can also feel overwhelming for kids. Extra noise, changes in routine, new places, and busy schedules can make it ha
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 what you
10 Favorite Chew Necklaces for Shirt Chewing(Post)Are you looking for safe, simple outlets for chewing on the collar or sleeves of shirts? We've got you covered! We have chew tools for a number of different sensory needs, and have a great list of top
Oral Sensitivities and Low Tone in Children with Down Syndrome(Post)Question: I have a 12 day old infant with diagnosed Down Syndrome. She has moderate tongue protrusion. A friend suggested your products. I was wondering which ones you recommend and any suggestions
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
15 Made in the USA Autism Chew Toys(Post)Need to chew? You’ve come to the right place! We make lots of chew tool designs in a variety of different shapes, sizes, textures, and hardnesses to best meet a variety of sensory preferences.
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
Feeding Therapy Advice for Happy Eating(Post)We asked several feeding therapists: If there was one piece of advice that you'd like to share with families who are in pediatric feeding therapy, what would it be? Below are their thoughtful a
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), fro
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