doesn’t provide enough input, simply turn the Z-Vibe® on. When just touching the lips, tongue, cheeks, etc. You can also follow up by prompting the individual to say the tongue tip sounds /t/d/n/l/.
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Then remove the Z-Vibe® and instruct the individual to touch the same spot with his/her tongue tip. For example, use the Z-Vibe® to apply gentle pressure to the alveolar ridge (just behind the upper front teeth). Therapists (and trained caregivers) can use it to provide targeted tactile cues within the oral cavity to teach tongue elevation, tongue lateralization, lip closure, rotary chewing, and much more. ARK's Z-Vibe® is an ideal tool to help you do so. But when these two senses are not enough, you may need to physically direct the articulators for certain speech and feeding skills. Most of us are either visual or auditory learners. It contains small parts (including a battery) that may pose a choking hazard: direct adult supervision is required at all times. It is a therapeutic tool intended to be used by a professional therapist (or by parents trained by their therapist).
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Or, use the bite blocks on the back of the tips to practice jaw grading and stability. Use the textured ears as spoons to decrease texture aversion. Each tip has a variety of shapes and textures for oral stimulation and sensory input both within the oral cavity and around the lips and face. Their friendly faces immediately spark interest, improve concentration, and increase willingness to participate in therapy. ARK’s Animal Tips are a charming addition to any oral sensory motor treatment plan.