Vibration can be a very helpful tool for calming and organizing. In these cases, vibration as well as the various textures/shapes of the tips can gradually desensitize the mouth and decrease oral aversions and sensory defensiveness. The Z-Vibe is also recommended for hypersensitive individuals. For sensory-seekers who crave oral stimulation, massaging the gums with the Soft Brush Tip is particularly effective.ĭecrease Oral Sensitivities and Food/Texture Aversions: Its gentle vibration will increase oral awareness and provide much needed proprioceptive input to the lips, cheeks, tongue, and jaw. The Z-Vibe is highly recommended for individuals with hyposensitivities and low oral tone. Some people simply do not like vibration - and that's ok! Even without vibration, the Z-Vibe® can still provide a vast range of sensory stimulation. Please note that by no means does an individual have to use vibration to acquire skills for feeding and articulation. Its gentle vibration provides a new level of tactile awareness for additional sensory feedback, to help "wake up" the mouth, and to draw more acute attention to specific movements of the cheek, jaw, lips, and tongue. 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/. 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. The soft version (magenta) is recommended for individuals with a bite reflex and/or sensory issues.To be used with the Z-Vibe or Z-Grabber handle (sold separately).No lead, phthalates, PVC, BPA, or latex.To be used with the Z-Vibe (sold separately).Soft version (magenta) is for those with a strong bite reflex.For detailed exercises and therapy tips, visit our blog and/or consult our how-to guide, Tips & Techniques for the Z-Vibe®. The Preefer Tip can also be used to work on a variety of other oral motor skills, such as lip and cheek awareness, lip closure, mid-blade tongue elevation, sucking action, and more. Or, it can help decrease oral defensiveness and food/texture aversions for individuals with hypersensitivities. This sensory input helps "wake up" the mouth and increase oral awareness for individuals with hyposensitivities. Roll it over the lips, across the tongue, inside the cheeks, etc. It features a cylindrical design with long ridges along its circumference - perfect for when a "rolling" action is desired. ARK's Preefer Tip is one of the most popular tip attachments for the Z-Vibe®.
Z VIBE BITE AND CHEWTIPS TRIAL
Finding the correct chew for your child is often a trial and error process.Cylindrical design with long striations for when a rolling action is desired.
Please supervise at all times and replace if necessary when the item shows signs of wear and tear. How long each tool lasts depends on the oral sensory needs of the child, whether or not they are seeing an occupational therapist if needed, as well as many other variables in his/her life. Some individuals (particularly those with heavy oral needs and aggressive biting/chewing) may be able to damage the tools. Caution: although chew tools are sturdy and durable, no chew tool is indestructible. Please note all calls are recorded for security purposes. Please check with us if you are basing your order on the picture of the product. Minimum spend discount vouchers are based on the cost of orders before VAT and Delivery - Only one discount voucher can be applied per order Pictures are for display purposes only and do not always reflect the actual product being supplied (although we always make every effort to ensure these are correct).
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