To meet this oral sensory need, Debbie and her husband John (a mechanical engineer) decided to develop ARK's Grabber. He was chewing through several shirts a day, and his mother was struggling to find a safer (and less expensive) alternative for him to chew on. The Grabber was one of ARK's very first inventions! 18 years ago, this solution was inspired by one of Debbie's therapy kiddos. Those with low oral tone / limited jaw strength can also start with the softest one and progress to the XT to gradually build jaw strength (XT is firmer and provides more resistance) Comes in 3 color-coded toughness levels for mild to moderate to avid chewing needs.The Grabber® measures 5 inches lengthwise, just under 2 inches across the loop/handle, and half an inch thick.While all surfaces can be chewed on, the long extension allows individuals to reach the back molar area where we do most of our chewing.With its patented P shape design, the Grabber® features a "built-in" handle that makes it easy for the hand to hold.Please supervise at all times, regularly inspect the chew, and replace if necessary if the item shows signs of wear and tear. While for some people a chew tool will last forever, for others with heavy/aggressive oral needs, they may go through it very quickly. How long they last is typically equal to the amount and intensity of the chewing, as well as other variables (such as jaw strength, stress/anxiety levels, if other sensory strategies are in place, etc.). Wear/tear may be expected given the nature of the intended use. Although these chew tools are sturdy and durable, no chew tool is indestructible. Exact color hues may vary slightly.Ĭaution: This product is not a toy. Each Grabber® is sold individually - choose which option you'd like from the pull-down menu above. Medical grade, FDA compliant, NO lead, phthalates, PVC, BPA, or latex. The Y-Chew XXT is usually the overall longest lasting chew for most avid chewers. No chew tool is indestructible, but these are very tough / the longest lasting option for avid chewing. XXT / Very Firm (Royal Blue or Forest Green) - XXT stands for "Xtra Xtra Tough." These are the most firm and provide the most resistance to the jaw.Or, individuals working on building jaw strength can eventually "graduate" from the soft to the XT. XT / Medium Firm (Lime Green or Teal) - XT stands for "Xtra Tough." These are firmer, but still fairly chewy.These are the softest ones with the most “squishiness” and “give” to them. Soft / Standard (Magenta or Red) - recommended for mild chewing, individuals with low oral tone, or individuals with limited jaw strength just learning to bite and chew.Like all ARK chews, it comes in 3 color-coded toughness levels: It can also help provide an alternative to tooth grinding or satisfy the urge to chew for individuals who are fed through a g-tube. Need to work on oral motor skills? Use it to practice biting/chewing skills without the risk of choking, build jaw strength and stability, and exercise the mouth muscles. Need to chew? Use the Grabber as a safe alternative to chewing on one's hands, shirts, pencils, etc. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP, the P shaped design features a loop that makes it easy to hold, and a long extension that makes it easy to reach the back molars. Our original and still most popular P shaped chew tool|||ARK's Grabber® is the original oral motor chew tool.
0 kommentar(er)
