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    Introducing Oral Motor Tools(Post)

    Question:  I have some of your products (Z-Vibe, Baby Grabber, Baby Guitar, Bear cup) but my son seems to be having a hard time accepting them.  He’s just now finally accepting the bear here and

    Feeding Issues from Reflux(Post)

    Question:  I’m seeking help for our son. The short story is that my son was born at 25 weeks and was in the nicu for 3.5 months and has overcome many things.  When he left the nicu he was always a

    The Sensory Project Show Reviews ARK Products(Post)

    This guest post is the transcription from a podcast with Rachel and Jessica at The Sensory Project Show.   . Rachel:  Welcome back to The Sensory Project Show!  So this is episode 63 and we’re talk

    Tongue Pop Oral Motor Exercises(Post)

    Tongue pops are my faaaavorite oral motor exercise.  They're a fun and easy way to work on tongue placement, oral tone, tongue tip elevation and control, plus tongue and jaw dissociation (skills th

    10 Tips to Accepting Different Food Textures(Post)

    1.  Change the individual's toothpaste.  It can be a change in flavor or a change in brand.  A different brand may have a different texture, one that is perhaps a little more gritty.  Also, changin

    Does Your Child Need Special Services at School?(Post)

    Do you think your child may need additional resources to effectively learn at school?  Written by a Special Education Teacher, this article is an introduction to the different tools and resources

    Babies Biting on Straws(Post)

    Question:  Hello!  I have a 19-month old son that is currently doing occupational therapy through our state’s early childhood intervention program.  We have been trying to teach him how to drink ou

    Celebrate 25 Years of ARK! New Look, Products, & Website(Post)

    For 25 years, ARK has been creating tools to support oral motor and sensory needs. This milestone is more than a number - it's a reflection of the families, therapists, and individuals we've had the h

    Consecutive Bites of Food(Post)

    Question:  I am working with a 2-year-old with CP.  I cannot get him to take consecutive bites of food.  He takes one bite and lets it sit in his mouth until it dissolves, then swallows it.  I have

    Oral Sensory Stocking Stuffer Ideas(Post)

    The holiday season is here!  Topping the list for festive oral sensory solutions are: .1.  Reindeer Chewies.  The most festive chew tool around, these reindeer have an easy-to-grasp loop and antler

    Gum Massage for Oral Stimulation(Post)

    Gum massage is a simple yet effective way to provide oral stimulation to a large surface area within the mouth.  This tactile input can: •  help decrease oral aversions for hypersensitive indi

    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