Sensory Oral Motor
What is oral motor?
"Oral motor development refers to the use and function of the lips, tongue, jaw, teeth, and the hard and soft palates. The movement and coordination of these structures is very important in speech production, safe swallowing, and consuming various food textures."
You can have either hypo-sensitive or hyper-sensitive oral motor.
Signs that a child is hyper-sensitive (oral sensory avoiding) typically include dislike of brushing teeth, having their faces wiped, and are usually very picky eaters especially with specific textures. They are usually very particular about being neat and not enjoying messy play or eating. They also may prefer a very specific type of cup/nipple for a bottle and not able to use other brands. They may also be unwilling to use utensils.
Signs that a child is hypo-sensitive (oral sensory seeking) may include eating/licking everything. They may always have the tendency to have something in their mouths including non food items. They usually tend to overstuff their mouths with food and very messy eaters. They may like very crunchy foods and foods with a strong flavor such as spicy foods, very sweet/sour foods such as lemons, and very salty foods. They may be nail biters or chew on clothing. Chewing and sucking on items such as pens, pencils, hair and fingers.
Drooling is the flow of saliva outside the mouth. It’s often a result of weak or underdeveloped muscles around your mouth or having too much saliva.
When your child receives a Sensory Processing Disorder diagnosis your child can meet with an Occupational Therapist to discuss your child's sensory diet plan and which oral motor tools and activities would be best for your child and what is age appropriate. Please always consult with a professional. This page will give you a few helpful ideas.
Oral motor exercises help the muscles in the mouth and face for speech, eating, and saliva control. Here are some things you can do with your child just for fun, and target better oral motor control at the same time. Never push or force your child to do the excersizes. They can gradually.
Using chew sticks or necklaces may help with both sensitivities. For those that are hyper-sensitive, it may help to introduce different textures to help stimulate their hard and soft palates. For those that are hypo-sensitive it may help stimulate the palates so they do not chew on clothing, etc and give that sensation that their body is craving.
20 Oral Motor Activties
1. Try using a vibrating toothbrush to stimulate tongue.
2. Blowing bubbles and blowing up balloons.
3. Try using a sensory oral chew toy for your child.
4. Chewing bubble gum and blowing bubbles with gum.
5. Encourage your child to blow into music instruments such as horns and harmonicas.
6. Have your child drink different consistencies of liquids and food through a straw such as water, smoothies, apple sauce, pudding and milk shakes.
7. Play a funny face making game with a mirror with your child. Make silly faces in the mirror while you are brushing your child’s teeth and try to get your child to imitate.
8. Have your child smile, don't smile, then a frown and repeat.
9. Practice eating different textures of foods such as crunchy, soft and chewy.
10. Get your child to click their tongue. Make clucking noises.
11. Put yogurt or pudding in the corner of your child's mouth and have them lick it off.
12. Have your child practice saying "oooo" and then "eeeee" then combine the two movements.
13. Oral motor cards and games. This helps children master lip, tongue and jaw exercises at home or school.
14. Get your child to lick their teeth while counting them.
15. Blow bubbles with a straw in a glass of milk or water.
16. Get your child to hold a carrot stick or another small piece of food in their teeth.
17. Read a book about Sensory Oral Motor for more ideas and exercises to try with your child.
18. Encourage your child to try licking lollipops and popsicles.
19. Try using some Oral Motor Tools For Sensory Processing Disorder. Always consult with your Occupational Therapist which ones would be best for your child's sensory diet and age.
20. Encourage your child to blow kisses or put feathers in their hands for them to blow on them.
Use vibrating therapy toys around the face and mouth. Use a vibrating toothbrush or vibrating therapy toys for their mouths and move it around their entire mouth. These stimulate the muscles, and promote more musculature awareness.
Oral motor therapy works on the oral skills necessary for proper speech and feeding development. Z-Vibes, straws, Lip Bloks, and chew tools are excellent ways to exercise the mouth muscles. Use them to develop strength, coordination, movement, and endurance in the lips, cheeks, tongue, and jaw.
Sensory Processing Disorder Oral Motor Therapy Tools
Therapy Shoppe Mini Squeezy Bubs
New! Colorful little roly-poly characters that blow bubbles! Just dip their mouth-wands into bubble solution and squeeze 'em with your fingertips! A fun combo fine motor skills tool and oral motor skills toy for finger strengthening and eye-hand coordination skills! Assorted cute little critters (we'll surprise you!), each Mini Squeezy Bub comes with a bottle of bubbles. Ages 3-up.
2 Pack Honey Bear Straw Cups with 4 Flexible Straws & Cleaning Tools(2 Straw Brushes &1 Bottle Brush), 8-Ounce Therapy Sippy Bottles for Speech and Feeding Training, Leak-Proof & Food-Grade & BPA Free
2 bottles + 4 replacement silicone straws + 2 straw brushes + 1 bottle brush, 8oz = 1cup = 235ml, SIZE: 5.6 x 2.2 inches , LEAK-PROOF bottle cup, FOOD-GRADE bottle and lids, BPA-FREE latex free medical grade silicone straws
Premium feeding and drinking therapy tool for individuals with Down Syndrome, Dysphagia and other special needs/abilities. Teach and help transition to straw drinking, tongue training, lip rounding, tongue retraction, and other oral motor skills, also ideal tool to wean a child from bottles and sippy cups.
TalkTools® Feeding Therapy Kit with TalkTools® Honey Bear Drinking Cup, TalkTools Sensi with Blue Chewy Tip, and TalkTools Chewy Combo Pack
The TalkTools Feeding Therapy Kit includes ① TalkTools Honey Bear Drinking Cup, ① TalkTools Chewy Combo Set, ① TalkTools Sensi, ① Blue Chewy Tip, ① Reusable Storage Pouch and TalkTools Sensi Manual
TalkTools Honey Bear Cup that teaches and helps transition to straw drinking.
TalkTools Chewy Combo 2 Pack is an oral motor chew tool used to improve skills like chewing, biting, oral motor and sensory development.
TalkTools Sensi is an oral motor therapy tool designed to improve speech, feeding and sensory skills
Therapist/Adult supervision required.
Vekkia Dragon Lord Sonic Rechargeable Kids Electric Toothbrush, 3 Modes With Memory, Fun & Easy Cleaning
USB Fast Charging: the indicator light flashes when charging, full of constant light on.
Mode Guidance: when the tooth brush starts, click within 3 seconds switch mode, after 3 seconds turn off.
Memory Function: no need to re-circulate to choose favorite mode again next time use.
For best brushing results, replace the brush head 3 months (recommended by the dentist).
USB Fast Charging: the indicator light flashes when charging, full of constant light on.
Mode Guidance: when the tooth brush starts, click within 3 seconds switch mode, after 3 seconds turn off.
Memory Function: no need to re-circulate to choose favorite mode again next time use.
For best brushing results, replace the brush head 3 months (recommended by the dentist).
This power toothbrush has 3 modes (clean 7-12, soft 3-6, massage 12+) with memory function, one on/off mode button, it does not need to be held down. Comfortable handle size designed for small little hands, lightweight only 2.45oz, easy grip.
Oral-B Kids Electric Toothbrush with Coaching Pressure Sensor and Timer, New! Sparkle & Shine
Oral-B kids rechargeable electric toothbrush removes more plaque than a regular manual toothbrush for a healthy smile. It includes a visible pressure sensor which lights up to Coach kids while they brush, alerting them when too much pressure is applied to prevent harmful over-brushing. The in-handle timer helps kids brush for the dentist-recommended 2 minutes. The gentle mode is also perfect for kids teeth and gums. Compatible with a variety of Oral-B brush heads, this toothbrush is perfect for every oral care need. Oral B is the #1 brand used and recommended by dentists worldwide.
ARK's Z-Spoon™ Sensory Feeding Tool
The ultimate sensory feeding tool! The size, shape, and shallow bowl allow for easy feeding and oral stimulation. The Z-Spoon's smooth vibration gently "wakes up" the mouth, increases awareness, helps normalize oral sensitivities, decrease food aversions, and provides oral motor stimulation to the lips, tongue, cheeks, and jaw. A wonderful tool for any sensory mealtime treatment plan. The texture around the handle provides a slip-proof grip, and it can also be brushed along the cheeks, arms, hands, etc. for additional tactile input. Turn the unit on by twisting the Switch Tip *just* until the unit starts to vibrate. MADE in the USA, medical grade, FDA compliant. NO lead, phthalates, PVC, BPA, or latex. Battery included (this is a special Vibe Battery not sold in stores).
TalkTools Sensi Smiley Tip (Textured)
Includes one TalkTools Sensi Smiley Tip (Textured) to be used with the TalkTools Sensi (sold separately) to articulate the /r/ sound.
Use the TalkTools Sensi Smiley Tip (Textured) to provide sensory input for clients, encourage lip closures, and strengthen upper lip mobility.
The TalkTools Smiley Tip (Textured) can be used as a facial massage for sensory input.
To be used with the TalkTools Sensi, oral therapy motor tool (sold separately)
Therapist/Parent supervision required, made in the USA, dishwasher safe, and No BPA, PVC, latex, phthalates or lead.
Munchables Unicorn
The Munchables Unicorn Chew Necklace features a 4-coloured unicorn with a textured reverse side featuring raised nubs for added sensory interest. This exclusive Munchables chewelry is appropriate for mild-moderate chewers.
Munchables can be used to safely stop chewing on shirts, finger nails, nails, pencils and more. They can aid with anxiety/stress relief, act as a sensory toy for autism or ADHD, and safely stop oral fixation habits (thumb sucking/nail biting/finger sucking).
Therapy Shoppe Vibrazilla Vibrating Oral Tool
You’ll LOVE this versatile new vibrating oral motor tool that’s ideal for professional or home use. Vibrazillas feature an easy-to-grip chunky handle, 6 therapeutic speeds, and a 3-1/2” duo-texture chewy tip that is both soft AND extra tough. Vibra Zilla is an amazing sensory tool for self-regulating oral input, oral desensitization, and for addressing other oral motor facial challenges for oral sensory seekers or those who have oral defensiveness (hypersensitivity to food textures, have difficult tolerating tooth brushing, or other oral input challenges. Comes with an “AA” battery and 3 silicone ID tags. An Accessory Kit is sold separately and includes 2 Zilla XT Chewy Tips. Requires adult supervision.
Triple Bristle Best Kids Sonic Toothbrush | Rechargeable 31,000 VPM Tooth Brush | Patented 3 Brush Head Design | Angled Bristles Clean Each Tooth | Dentist Created & Approved | Sonic Toothbrush 1 Pack
Start your child’s oral care journey out on the right path with our kids rechargeable sonic toothbrush. The patented kids sized 3-sided brush head gets the job done in 1/3 the time! Triple Bristle has been scientifically designed with 31,000 sonic stroke vibrations per minute to give your teeth the best possible clean in 1/3 the time of other kids toothbrushes. Includes colorful stickers that will add a little fun to their brushing routine!
The slim easy-grip handle and quick yet effective brush head was made for all children! Can help autistic or special needs kids get proper brushing of both teeth and gums to help with cavities.
Star Essence Relax Bubbles PLAYFUL + RELAXING
Bubbles with benefits! Your child can enjoy the sensory activity of blowing and chasing bubbles while delighting in the aromatherapy advantages of the Relax essential oil blend.
The curated combination of oils promote relaxation and have a calming effect.
Safe for children 2 years and older.
Available in a 4 oz plastic container with a bubble wand.
Star Essence Energy Bubbles
SMILE + FUN
Bubbles with benefits! Your child can enjoy the sensory activity of blowing and chasing bubbles while delighting in the aromatherapy advantages of the Energy essential oil blend.
The curated combination of oils promote a clear mind and is a mood booster.
Safe for children 2 years and older.
Available in a 4 oz plastic container with a bubble wand.
TalkTools Textured Chewy Combo Pack (2pack) set contains ① TalkTools Groovy Chewy (Blue), ① TalkTools Textured Chewy (Orange), and ① TalkTools Manual.
Use the TalkTools Textured Chewy Combo Pack as a sensory warm-up or for self-regulating.
Ideal for oral seekers, children needing more stimulation than parents can provide daily.
The TalkTools Textured Chewy Combo Pack can be pair with foods of those same textures
Therapist/Parent supervision required.
PUSTEFIX Multi Bubble Trumpet Blowing Toy for Kids Set includes Trumpet Blower, 8.45 oz Bubbles Bottle and Liquid Tray
The Multi Bubble Trumpet Toy from PUSTEFIX includes the trumpet, bubble liquid tray, and 8.45 oz bottle of bubbles
Pour the liquid bubble solution into the provided tray, dip your trumpet, and begin blowing making it rain bubbles over and over again
PUSTEFIX has been making bubble toys for decades and all products are made using the highest quality materials and ingredients making long-lasting ultra colorful bubbles
Bubble blowing toys provide fun for all ages and even help young kids to develop oral motor skills, fine motor skills, and visual tracking skills
ARK's Hard Dog Tip for The Z-Vibe - Sensory Oral Motor Mouthing & Feeding Tool
ARK's Hard Mouse Tip is a charming addition to any oral sensory motor treatment plan. Its friendly face immediately sparks interest, improves concentration, and increases willingness to participate in therapy. It has a variety of shapes and textures to provide oral stimulation and sensory input both within the oral cavity and around the lips and face. Use the ears as fun spoons to decrease texture aversion. Or, use the bite block on the back of the tip to practice jaw grading and stability. It can also be used to work on biting/chewing skills, coordination of movement, discrimination, and of course play therapy. Kids will love incorporating their playful "pet" into their speech and feeding therapy sessions! This listing is for 1 Hard Dog Tip. Compatible with the Z-Vibe or Z-Grabber (sold separately).
TalkTools Horn Kit
The TalkTools Horn Kit is a therapy tool serving as a beneficial adjunct to traditional therapy techniques in Oral Placement Therapy. The Horn Kit is designed to normalize oral musculature, correct articulation errors, improve abdominal grading and speech clarity, and also serves as a prerequisite for working on oral-nasal contrasts. The Horn Kit helps with eliminating tongue thrusting and can be used to reduce or even eliminate drooling.
The TalkTools Horn Kit is a therapy tool serving as a beneficial adjunct to traditional therapy techniques in Oral Placement Therapy. The Horn Kit is designed to normalize oral musculature, correct articulation errors, improve abdominal grading and speech clarity, and also serves as a prerequisite for working on oral-nasal contrasts. The Horn Kit helps with eliminating tongue thrusting and can be used to reduce or even eliminate drooling.
Therapy Tool used in Oral Placement Therapy
Color Blues Harmonica, Key of C for Kids, Children, Toddler and Beginners,10 Hole 20 Tones Musical Instrument
A simple but reliable plastic comb with phosphor bronze reeds that capable of delivering rich sound, quick responsiveness, and excellent airtightness. For young children and kids, with a wide hole-to-hole spacing, it is easier to play one note at a time-also, an ideal instrument for beginners.
The ergonomic design makes it easy for children to grip and play. Smooth edges guarantee safe handling. Plastic Comb with large holes creates beautiful sounds that can help practice playing enhance children's rhythm sensation that allows beginners and kids easily play.
Hohner Train Whistle 3 Tone Unique Sound Oral Motor Speech Therapy
Hohner train whistle 3 tone unique sound oral motor speech therapy autism.
Train whistle . The multicolored hohner train whistle offers a safe plastic version of the traditional wooden train whistle. Whistle produces a unique sound!
Age: 2+ batteries: does not apply brand: hohner color: orange, yellow, green & blue gender: boys & girls includes: 1 train whistle, songs & activities.
Packaging: bagged. Size: about 9 inches long. Theme: train, whistle, oral motor type: 3 tone train whistle quantity: 1.
Super Duper Publications Webber Oral-Motor Photo Exercises and Activities Flash Cards - Educational Resources for Children
Use Webber Oral-Motor Photo Cards with children who have feeding and swallowing difficulties, neurological deficits, developmental disorders, and sensory processing disorders.
Webber Oral-Motor Photo Cards deck uses 75 Photo-Cards to demonstrate exactly how to perform exercises for the Jaw, Lips, Cheeks, and Tongue. The easy-to-understand instructions at the bottom of each card tell the child precisely what to do.
All photos have white backgrounds, free of distractions, making this deck ideal for children with autism spectrum disorders.
Webber Oral-Motor Photo Cards includes:
* 75 color photo cards
- 50 basic exercises (3¼" x 4¼")
- 25 advanced exercises (6½" x 4¼")
* 2 cards listing all 75 exercises
* 8 suggested game ideas
Use Webber Oral-Motor Photo Cards with children who have feeding and swallowing difficulties, neurological deficits, developmental disorders, and sensory processing disorders.
Webber Oral-Motor Photo Cards deck uses 75 Photo-Cards to demonstrate exactly how to perform exercises for the Jaw, Lips, Cheeks, and Tongue. The easy-to-understand instructions at the bottom of each card tell the child precisely what to do.
All photos have white backgrounds, free of distractions, making this deck ideal for children with autism spectrum disorders.
Webber Oral-Motor Photo Cards includes:
* 75 color photo cards
- 50 basic exercises (3¼" x 4¼")
- 25 advanced exercises (6½" x 4¼")
* 2 cards listing all 75 exercises
* 8 suggested game ideas
ARK's Oral Motor Starter Kit with Z-Vibe's smooth, gentle vibration helps "wake up" the mouth and increase oral awareness. It includes 4 different tips with various textures for tactile stimulation. The Z-Vibe is a vibratory oral motor tool that can help build oral tone and improve a variety of speech, feeding, and sensory skills. Use it to provide a varied sensory experience and/or to provide targeted tactile cues within the oral cavity. Its gentle vibration provides a new level of sensory stimulation to increase oral focus and draw more attention to the lips, tongue, cheeks, and jaw. Vibration can also be very calming, soothing, and organizing. One end of the handle is sealed off from the internal components so that no saliva, water, or moisture can compromise the unit from that end. This is the end that is used in the mouth for feeding / sensory oral motor stimulation.
Munchables Dog Tags are a discreet option for older children. These chewy tags feature a raised border with writing on one side and a raised star design on the opposite side. Each order comes as pictured with two tags strung on one cord. These are ideal for mild-moderate chewers.
Munchables sensory chew necklaces, bracelets, zipper pulls and pencils toppers offer a stylish solution for chewed shirts, pencils and fingers. We’ve poured our hearts into creating the highest-quality, most stylish chewable jewelry available.
Odin Books This grabber's tube-like stem is perfect for individuals who want their chew tool to "collapse" more. As an oral motor tool, use it to practice biting/chewing skills, build jaw strength and stability, and exercise the mouth muscles. Put puréed foods inside the tube for functional biting/chewing practice. Bumps and nubs provide extra sensory input. This is great for individuals with very limited jaw strength. Bright Blue is Xtra Tough, Ark's middle level - firmer, but still fairly chewy, recommended for moderate chewers.
TalkTools Vibrator & Toothettes® (20 Toothettes Included) - Speech Therapy Tool
Therapy Tool for the Sensory System
Used to diagnose Sensory-Motor deficits, promotes awareness of the oral cavity, and reduces "fixing" Helps to improve responsiveness to sensory information on and within the oral cavity. The TalkTools Vibrator and Toothettes is an oral therapy tool for diagnosing sensory-motor deficits, promoting awareness of the oral cavity, and reducing "fixing". It is commonly used by As a diagnostic tool, the TalkTools Vibrator and Toothettes can reveal Hypersensitivity, Hyposensitivity and Tactile Defensiveness, conditions that may interfere with oral placement, feeding and speech therapy. As a therapy tool, it can assist in improving responsiveness to sensory information on and within the oral cavity.
Therapy Tool for the Sensory System
Used to diagnose Sensory-Motor deficits, promotes awareness of the oral cavity, and reduces "fixing" Helps to improve responsiveness to sensory information on and within the oral cavity. The TalkTools Vibrator and Toothettes is an oral therapy tool for diagnosing sensory-motor deficits, promoting awareness of the oral cavity, and reducing "fixing". It is commonly used by As a diagnostic tool, the TalkTools Vibrator and Toothettes can reveal Hypersensitivity, Hyposensitivity and Tactile Defensiveness, conditions that may interfere with oral placement, feeding and speech therapy. As a therapy tool, it can assist in improving responsiveness to sensory information on and within the oral cavity.
ARK's Z-Vibe Sensory Oral Motor Kit - Ultimate kit with Most Popular Tips, Exercise Book, and Storage case
Buy together and save! Everything you need in one easy-to-manage kit. Kit includes: 1 Royal Blue Z-Vibe handle, 1 Tips & Techniques for the Z-Vibe Exercise Book, 1 Probe Tip, 1 Prefer Tip, 1 Mini Tip, 1 Fine Tip, 1 Hard Spoon Tip, 1 Soft Spoon Tip, 1 Hard Brush Tip, 1 Soft Brush Tip, 1 Bite-n-Chew Tip, and 1 Textured Bite-n-Chew Tip XL. Colors may vary. Comes with a storage case. So that's a total of 1 vibrating handpiece, 10 tip attachments, and 1 book. Book contains advice, techniques, exercises, & strategies on how to use the Z-Vibe for feeding, oral motor, sensory input, and more.
Nuk Brush
Wonderful tools for oral motor stimulation and desensitization.
Offers valuable sensory input
Provides calming benefits for a sensory diet.
Item not refundable
Latex free
Wonderful tools for oral motor stimulation and desensitization.
Offers valuable sensory input
Provides calming benefits for a sensory diet.
Item not refundable
Latex free
Great oral motor tool for preparing little ones to get acquainted with the feel of a tooth brush. The NUK Brush is a wonderful tool for oral motor stimulation and desensitization. Use also before eating to stimulate chewing and biting.
ARK's Z-Vibe Oral Stimulator for Speech & Feeding. Smooth, gentle vibration helps "wake up" the mouth and increase oral awareness. Textured Probe Tip provides tactile input to help decrease food aversions and normalize sensitivities.
Highly recommended for individuals with speech, feeding, and/or sensory integration issues. The Z-Vibe is a vibratory oral motor tool that can help build oral tone and improve a variety of speech, feeding, and sensory skills. Use it to provide a varied sensory experience and/or to provide targeted tactile cues within the oral cavity. Its gentle vibration provides a new level of sensory stimulation to increase oral focus and draw more attention to the lips, tongue, cheeks, and jaw. Vibration can also be very calming, soothing, and organizing.
Highly recommended for individuals with speech, feeding, and/or sensory integration issues. The Z-Vibe is a vibratory oral motor tool that can help build oral tone and improve a variety of speech, feeding, and sensory skills. Use it to provide a varied sensory experience and/or to provide targeted tactile cues within the oral cavity. Its gentle vibration provides a new level of sensory stimulation to increase oral focus and draw more attention to the lips, tongue, cheeks, and jaw. Vibration can also be very calming, soothing, and organizing.
ARK's 10-Tip Set for The Z-Vibe
The 10 most popular tips for the Z-Vibe (Z-Vibe sold separately)
Set includes: 1 Probe Tip, 1 Preefer Tip, 1 Mini Tip, 1 Hard Fine Tip, 1 Bite-n-Chew Tip, 1 Textured Bite-n-Chew Tip XL, 1 Hard Spoon Tip, 1 Soft Spoon Tip, 1 Hard Brush Tip, & 1 Soft Brush Tip
Tips have various textures to help normalize sensitivities and decrease texture aversions
The 10 most popular tips for the Z-Vibe (Z-Vibe sold separately)
Set includes: 1 Probe Tip, 1 Preefer Tip, 1 Mini Tip, 1 Hard Fine Tip, 1 Bite-n-Chew Tip, 1 Textured Bite-n-Chew Tip XL, 1 Hard Spoon Tip, 1 Soft Spoon Tip, 1 Hard Brush Tip, & 1 Soft Brush Tip
Tips have various textures to help normalize sensitivities and decrease texture aversions
Great for sensory stimulation, oral motor exercises, and targeted tactile input
Senso Brush Oral Motor Stimulator Professional Series Proven Effective
Speech Pathologist and Occupational Therapy Approved Device
Offers instant calming for difficult feeders
Perfect for use on gums, cheeks, or outside of mouth. The all new Senso Brush by Sensory University is an excellent tool for both therapists and parents. Children with many sensory disorders are constantly seeking sensory stimulation. The Senso Brush can be used to directly stimulate areas of the mouth both inside and out. Due to its alternating textures, this brush is perfect for children with feeding difficulties. By introducing new textures you will find it easier for a child to process a wider variety of food textures.
Speech Pathologist and Occupational Therapy Approved Device
Offers instant calming for difficult feeders
Perfect for use on gums, cheeks, or outside of mouth. The all new Senso Brush by Sensory University is an excellent tool for both therapists and parents. Children with many sensory disorders are constantly seeking sensory stimulation. The Senso Brush can be used to directly stimulate areas of the mouth both inside and out. Due to its alternating textures, this brush is perfect for children with feeding difficulties. By introducing new textures you will find it easier for a child to process a wider variety of food textures.
ArtCreativity 6-Piece Bubble Toys Set for Kids, Bubble Blowing Play Set with 5 Assorted Wands and Bubble Solution, Outdoor Toys for Boys, Girls, Summer, and Backyard Fun, Bubble Toy Gifts for Children
Bubble toys don’t get cooler than this! Every set comes with 5 assorted bubble wands and a bottle of bubble solution to fuel the excitement. Choose your favorite, dip it in solution, wave it around, and fill the air with pure awesomeness.
These agents of smiles aren’t just for kids. Want to ease some anxiety, relieve stress, and re-capture that child-like joy? Grab your set, head to the backyard, and feel the worries gently lift with every rising bubble.
Bubble toys don’t just add a touch of magic to sunny days, they also help kids effortlessly pick up crucial skills as they play. They’ll get to hone gross motor skills as they chase & pop bubbles, and visual tracking skills as they watch bubbles float away.
TalkTools Jiggler® | Unicorn & Sloth | Chewable Oral Facial Massager, Set of 2 Oral Sensory Massager | Calming Motor Therapy for Kids
TalkTools Jiggler | Unicorn & Sloth | Chewable Oral Facial Massager,
TalkTools️ Jiggler Unicorn and Sloth set is effective for increasing sensory awareness in the muscles of the jaw and lips, releasing "fixing" or tightening in the muscles of the jaw, and/or satisfying the need for TMJ stimulation.
Calming Motor Therapy for Kids
Do NOT use this tool with clients who have been diagnosed with seizure disorders that are stimulated by vibration.
Therapist/Parent supervision required. Batteries not included.
Special Supplies Buzz Buddy Oral Stimulation kit with 6 Soft Textured Interchangeable Heads, Calm Sensory Needs, Support Speech, and Stimulate Self Feeding, Gentle Vibrations
Calming Oral Sensory Kit – This oral stimulator kit comes with a vibrating “wand” and 6 interchangeable heads, each with their own unique shape, to provide multiple ways to help stimulate the mouth, lips, gums, and jaw in kids, teens, and adults.
Soft, Textured Massage Heads – Our oral stimulation toys features 6 heads with different shapes and texture designs, a spoon shaped head, and even a cute teddy bear head to give children multiple options to play, self soothe, and have fun.
Speech, Feeding, and Integration Needs – The real benefit to this oral stimulator for speech and feeding is that it helps provide tactile clues and sensory responses for the mouth, which is crucial for decreasing food aversions and normalizing sensitivities.
Munchables Tear Drop Pendants
This simple Munchables Original Tear Drop Chew Necklace is an ideal option for those looking for a discreet option. This simply style features a smooth front and reverse side. As with all of Munchables pendants, it is strung on a long cord that is easily shortened by adjusting the knots within the break-away clasp. This style is ideal for mild-strong chewers.
Munchables can aid with anxiety/stress relief, act as a sensory toy for autism or ADHD, and safely stop oral fixation habits (thumb sucking/nail biting/finger sucking).
TalkTools® Sensi Oral Sensory Therapy Tool with 7 Sensi Jaw Soft Tips
Introducing the TalkTools Sensi Oral Sensory Therapy Tool with 7 Sensi Jaw Soft Tips. The TalkTools Sensi is an oral motor therapy tool designed to improve speech, feeding and sensory skills through vibration to "wake up the mouth". Use the TalkTools Sensi to provide oral motor development, tactile input and sensory stimulation on targeted areas within the oral cavity.
Improve jaw strength, coordination, and mobility with the TalkTools Sensi Oral Sensory Therapy Tool Kit
Introducing the TalkTools Sensi Oral Sensory Therapy Tool with 7 Sensi Jaw Soft Tips. The TalkTools Sensi is an oral motor therapy tool designed to improve speech, feeding and sensory skills through vibration to "wake up the mouth". Use the TalkTools Sensi to provide oral motor development, tactile input and sensory stimulation on targeted areas within the oral cavity.
Improve jaw strength, coordination, and mobility with the TalkTools Sensi Oral Sensory Therapy Tool Kit
Provides sensory stimulation through vibration while increasing focus jaw areas
TalkTools® Sensi Oral Motor Sensory Therapy Tool for Speech and Feeding, Manual & Storage Pouch Included
Includes ① TalkTools Sensi, ① Blue Chewy Tip, ① Reusable Storage Pouch and TalkTools Sensi Manual
Provides sensory stimulation through vibration while increasing focus to lips, cheek, tongue and jaw areas
Used to improve biting, chewing skills, jaw strength, jaw coordination, jaw mobility and so much more
New ergonomic base that fits old and new chewy tips and takes standard AAA batteries
One click multi-speed operation with pulse and memory feature. Parent/ Therapist supervision required.
TalkTools Sensi Therapist Kit
TalkTools Sensi Therapist Kit includes ①TalkTools Sensi, 14 Sensi Tips, ① TalkTools Bite Tube Set, ① TalkTools Sensi Manual, and ①TalkTools Reusable Pouch
Brings enhanced design and function to OPT (sometimes referred to as Oral Motor Therapy) and Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy
The TalkTools Sensi and Sensi Tips are patented designed with an easy attachment method. This means no-hassle tip change. The TalkTools Sensi is one click multi-speed operation with pulse and memory feature,and it takes AAA batteries.
Designed by Therapist to "wake up the mouth"
Therapist/ Parent supervision required.
ARK's Ultra Bear Bottle Kit - Comes with a special valve that keeps fluid at the top of the straw, which means less effort is required to take a sip - perfect for beginners or kids with oral motor difficulties / a weak suck. Also comes with a Lip Blok to prevent biting the straw or putting it too far back in the mouth. The lip Blok also naturally exercises the mouth muscles for an oral motor workout. You can also squeeze the friendly bear's belly to assist drinking. For individuals who tend to take too much fluid at a time, the Select-Flow Valve also slows the flow of fluid, allowing for smaller, more manageable sips that lower the risk of coughing/choking.
Duo Spoon Oral Motor Therapy Tools, 3 Pack, Textured Stimulation and Sensory Input Treatment for Babies, Toddlers or Kids
Creative Oral Motor Tools – An enhanced version of a baby spoon or toddler utensil these are more than oral motor chew toys. They stimulate the tongue, gums, lips and mouth palate with textured spoon ends.
Dual Stimulation Ends – Each Duo Spoon features a textured spoon head on either end to create varying experiences when kids are learning to self-feed, explore tastes, or enhance a sensory oral feel.
Creative Oral Motor Tools – An enhanced version of a baby spoon or toddler utensil these are more than oral motor chew toys. They stimulate the tongue, gums, lips and mouth palate with textured spoon ends.
Dual Stimulation Ends – Each Duo Spoon features a textured spoon head on either end to create varying experiences when kids are learning to self-feed, explore tastes, or enhance a sensory oral feel.
Make Mealtime More Fun – A more playful, fun, and friendly design that’s better than a standard spoon our sensory spoons can create new food textures to enhance every individual meal or snack.
Puzzle Pieces A Chewy Tube is an innovative oral motor tool that is designed to provide a resilient, non-food, chewable surface for children and adults to practice their biting and chewing skills. Designed to bring awareness to the mouth, this device can help develop jaw strength and address sensory issues. The Chewy Tube comes in a variety of textures and shapes so users can experience and become familiar with different oral sensations. Intended for individual use with adult supervision, the chewy tube is non-toxic, latex and lead free and does not contain PVC or phthalates. FDA approved.
TalkTools Straw Kit
The TalkTools Straw Therapy promotes jaw-lip-tongue dissociation through twelve stages of development. The Straw Kit is used to teach tongue retraction, grading, controlled tongue movements, and lip rounding, among other oral-motor skills. This activity, like the Horn Hierarchy, is fun for clients and appreciated by speech and feeding therapists for its effectiveness and affordability. The Straw Kit is a key element in Oral Placement Therapy. Features of the TalkTools Straw Kit:
The TalkTools Straw Therapy promotes jaw-lip-tongue dissociation through twelve stages of development. The Straw Kit is used to teach tongue retraction, grading, controlled tongue movements, and lip rounding, among other oral-motor skills. This activity, like the Horn Hierarchy, is fun for clients and appreciated by speech and feeding therapists for its effectiveness and affordability. The Straw Kit is a key element in Oral Placement Therapy. Features of the TalkTools Straw Kit:
TalkTools Kit needed to implement Straw Hierarchy, a pillar of OPT(Oral Placement Therapy)
Improves motor function and speech clarity
Ideal for individuals with weak muscle strength and mobility in speech production
Improves motor function and speech clarity
Ideal for individuals with weak muscle strength and mobility in speech production
Sammons Preston Rubber Massage Brush
Set of 3 rubber massage brushes are ideal for oral motor facilitation, stimulation and desensitization of oral tissues
Ideal for those with hyper sensitive teeth, can be used as a toothbrush to clean sensitive teeth or a stimulator to assist with gum desensitization
Oral therapy brushes for pediatric or adult use, children should use under adult supervision
Set of 3 rubber massage brushes are ideal for oral motor facilitation, stimulation and desensitization of oral tissues
Ideal for those with hyper sensitive teeth, can be used as a toothbrush to clean sensitive teeth or a stimulator to assist with gum desensitization
Oral therapy brushes for pediatric or adult use, children should use under adult supervision
Oral motor tool, used by speech therapists can also be used as a trainer toothbrush, advanced & adaptive oral care
TalkTools Jiggler® | Frog & Dragon | Chewable Oral Facial Massager, Set of 2 Oral Sensory Massager | Calming Motor Therapy for Kids
Includes 1 TalkTools️ Jiggler Frog and Dragon set, 1 Reusable portable pouch and 1 TalkTools Jiggler Manual with instructions and specific goals.
Use the TalkTools️ Jiggler Frog for working on /m/ /b/ /p /oo/ /oh/ /w/ /r/ /sh/ /ch/ sounds.
Use the TalkTools️ Jiggler Dragon for helping achieve Increased Sensory Awareness, Lip Rounding & Protrusion.
The TalkTools️ Jiggler helps to increase sensory awareness in the muscles of the jaw and lips.
Parent/Therapist supervision is required. 2 AA Batteries are required which are not included.
Oral-motor activities for school-aged children
Improving Speech and Eating Skills in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders - An Oral Motor Program for Home and School
Improving Speech and Eating Skills in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders - An Oral Motor Program for Home and School
Improving Speech and Eating Skills in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders: An Oral-Motor Program for Home and School introduces an oral-motor protocol designed to enhance the child's ability to speak and eat by producing more normal movement patterns. It is accompanied by activities that can be incorporated into the child's daily schedule at home or at school for improved eating and speech development.
Can Do Oral-Motor Fun and Games
Let Cassie Cow, Manny Monkey, and all their friends show your students how to do oral-motor exercises! This practical, fun filled book has reproducible exercises for tongue stimulation, tongue strengthening, tongue movement, lip strengthening, and lip movement. Lively illustrations with detailed descriptions are provided for each exercise, making the drills understandable for even the youngest child. Numerous game boards, color-cut-paste activities, and manipulatives will hold your students' interest.
Scribbles Pendants Munchables sensory chew necklaces, bracelets, zipper pulls and pencils toppers offer a stylish solution for chewed shirts, pencils and fingers. We’ve poured our hearts into creating the highest-quality, most stylish chewable jewelry available.
Made with 100% safe silicone - contains no dangerous additives such as BPA or phthalates.
TalkTools Honey Bear Drinking Cup (Small - 5 Fluid oz)
TalkTools Honey Bear Drinking Cup (Small - 5 fluid ounces) includes one replacement straw and TalkTools instruction booklet
The go-to therapy cup that teaches straw drinking
Leak-proof lid and The flexible straw and the squeezable body of this cup make it the perfect tool to wean a child from bottles or sippy cups.
It is used by speech and feeding therapists around the world to teach lip rounding, tongue retraction and other oral-motor skills
Not dishwasher or microwave safe
ARK's Textured Bite-n-Chew Tip XL for The Z-Vibe (1 Pack)
This tip can reach all the way back to the back molar area for chewing exercises and sensory input. The cylindrical shape has gentle bumps to help "wake up" the mouth, de-sensitize, provide tactile input, and work on texture acceptance
Use it to practice a variety of oral motor skills, such as jaw strength, jaw stability, biting/chewing skills, a sustained bite, and more. This listing is for 1 tip attachment, to be used with either the Z-Vibe or Z-Grabber (sold separately) Made in the USA!
Therapy Shoppe Mini 2-Speed Massager
Portable 6" hand held massager features 2 therapeutic speeds, a smooth/curved massager tip, and an easy-grip contoured handle. This economical massager is ideal for providing (external) oral motor stimulation and calming tactile sensory input to arms, legs, and back. Uses 2 "AA" batteries (that are included). Comes in assorted random colors. Ideal for home, classrooms, clinics, or for occupational therapy tactile input use. The perfect tuck-in, travel-size sensory massager for itinerant occupational therapists! Requires adult or therapist supervision.
Special Supplies Juice Bear Bottle Drinking Cup Long Straws, 3 Pack, Squeezable Therapy and Special Needs Assistive Drink Containers, Spill Proof and Leak Resistant Lids
Make drinking easier and more fun for those with special needs or disabilities with squeezable honey bear bottles from Special Supplies. If you have a child or disabled adult who struggles using a standard glass cup or sipping liquid through a straw, you want a smarter, easier way to provide the proper support while restoring their confidence. That’s why we developed Juice Bear Drink Cups that feature long, easy-to-use straws and flexible, squeezable bodies, so they can stay hydrated with a simple squeeze. And because they’re perfect for those with low suction or low hand mobility, they’re perfect for home or travel use so you can both have a little more peace of mind.
Pustefix Bubble Bear Oral Motor Speech Therapy Special Needs Outdoor Play (yellow)
Remove the cap and squeeze the bear's belly to magically make the bubble ring appear for clean, easy blowing of colorful rainbow bubbles
PUSTEFIX has been making bubble toys for decades and all products are made using the highest quality materials and ingredients making long-lasting ultra colorful bubbles
Bubble blowing toys provide fun for all ages and even help young kids to develop oral motor skills, fine motor skills, and visual tracking skills. The PUSTEFIX name comes from the words blow and quick and you'll quickly see for yourself that PUSTEFIX bubbles are hands down the best on the market
DISCLAIMER: I am not an Occupational Therapist. I am an adult who has Sensory Processing Disorder, a sensory parent and a Grandma. The information on this website is not medical advice and does not replace the information that your child's therapists give you. These are just ideas and information that I have learned myself over the years of being a parent and an adult living with SPD. If you are concerned for your child, please always seek medical attention through a family doctor, pediatrician or therapist. This website is for suggestions and informational purposes only. Each child is different and what works for one child may not for another because all children have different needs. Please always consult with a professional.
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