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    5 Subtle Signs You Might Need More Sensory Support(Post)

    It might come as no surprise to you that someone who covers their ears, can’t stop fidgeting, or has an extremely limited food diet would benefit from more sensory support. It’s encouraging to see mor

    New Year, New Sensory Diet: Tips, Tools, & Strategies(Post)

    New Year, New Sensory Diet It’s early January, and today was my kids’ first day back at school. As much as I loved the holiday break, I found myself, and my kids, craving routine, though they would ne

    Drooling - Getting to the Root of the Problem(Post)

    Question:  I was looking at some of the tools and videos on your site.  I have a 9 year old daughter with low tone in her face and some periodic drooling.  I have taken her to various speech therap

    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

    Self-Regulation Strategies with OT Katie Zelinski(Post)

    In this webinar, Occupational Therapist Katie Zelinski, MS, OTR/L provides a background on self-regulation, co-regulation, and her favorite tips and tools for keeping the sensory system in a "just

    Sensory Diets for Adults: The Importance of Regulation for All Ages(Post)

    Why We Think Sensory = Kids When you hear the term “sensory diet” or even just “sensory,” most people think of kids. And it’s true. Kids often need more direct sensory support because they don’t yet h

    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

    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