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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 dissoci ...
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 ...
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 an ...
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 ...
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 ...
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-g ...
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 swal ...
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 hypersen ...
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! &n ...
An Oral Motor Workout for the New Year: 10 Easy Exercises(Post)Let’s kick off the New Year with new workout goals for the kids! Oral Motor Edition! Oral motor strength and coordination is essential for supporting safe mealtimes, nutritional intake, and ind ...
Calming a High Energy Sensory Seeker(Post)Question: We are currently working with my son on his out of control behavior mostly at school, but also at home. I've noticed he likes to run his hands over my arms, or through my ha ...
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 ...