ARK’s Grabber – Soft (Red)

Description

Invented by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP, ARK’s Grabber is the originaland still most popular oral motor chew tool. It’ssoft and chewy,perfect for mild chewersand/oras an oral motor toolforindividuals with low oral tone / jaw strength. Use it to exercisethe lips, tongue, cheeks, and especially the jaw, allowing the mouth to learnand grow strong through oral exploration.

It can also be used:

• As an oral fidget for sensory seekers craving stimulation andproprioceptive input

• As a safe alternative to chewing on hands, knuckles, shirts, pencils,etc.

• As an alternative to tooth-grinding and/or thumb-sucking

• To help decrease oral defensiveness and food aversions

• To practice biting/chewing without the risk of choking

• To buildoral strength, mobility, and control

• To satisfy the urge to chew for individuals who are fed through a g-tube

ARK manufacturesthe Grabber in the USA.It’s medical grade, FDA compliant, and containsNO lead, phthalates, PVC, BPA, or latex. Measures approximately5inches lengthwise, just under 2 across the loop, and half an inch thick.

Caution: although these chew tools are sturdy and durable, no chew toolis indestructible. Some individuals (particularly those with heavy oral needsand aggressive biting/chewing) may be able to damage the tools. How long eachtool lasts depends on the oral sensory needs of the child, whether or not theyare seeing an occupational therapist if needed, as well as many other variablesin his/her life. Please supervise at all times and replace if necessarywhen the item shows signs of wear and tear. For tougher versions of theGrabber, check out the Grabber XT and XXT. For the toughest chew tooloverall, see ARK’s Y-Chew XXT.