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Jaw Grading & Stability(Post)
Jaw grading is the ability to visually judge how far you need to open your mouth to take a bite out of certain foods and to say certain speech sounds. For example, say "ooooo" versus "aaahh" - can you
Jaw Grading Oral Motor Exercises with ARK's Bite Blocks(Post)I always love adding new tools to my oral motor toolbox, and the Bite Blocks are no exception. These handy oral motor tools come in two different versions, both of which can be used to work on j
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
Cork Button Castles - DIY Fine Motor Activity(Post)These "Cork Button Castles" are a fun and effective DIY fine motor activity. Not only are the fingers and the fingertips in charge, but the Velcro also provides an added level of resistance to rea
How to Practice Vowels & Jaw Heights(Post)Question: Can the bite blocks on the back of the animal tips be used to practice vowels? I usually use the bite blocks on the back of the Animal Tips as a jaw grading exercise for feeding purposes
10 Favorite Z-Vibe Tips for Oral Motor Therapy(Post)Are you looking for a well-rounded set of Z-Vibe® tips for your oral motor therapy exercises? The Tip Kit is a collection of 10 versatile Z-Vibe tips that can be used to work on a variety of o
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
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 from A to Z C. Because it goe
An Overview of the Z-Vibe Tips(Post)ARK's Z-Vibe and Z-Grabber offer a vast range of possibilities for tactile learning and oral sensory motor stimulation. Lots of different optional tip attachments are available for these tools for sp
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
Oral Motor Lip Exercises with the Y Tips(Post)Y Tips are a great addition to any oral motor tool bag! These tip attachments for the Z-Vibe are most often used for working on jaw grading and stability exercises. But the unique Y shape makes
He’s Not Behind, Behind Who?(Post)This moving guest blog comes to us from Heather Loreen Kava. . My large knees jutted out and my bottom barely fit onto the toddler chair. I tried to blend and hoped the little legs could