ARK Flat Textured Feeding Therapy Spoons (3 Pack)

ARK Flat Textured Spoons are double-sided feeding therapy spoons with a flat profile. They are designed for children and young people with limited lip control, or who find it hard to clear food from a spoon. One side is textured and the other is smooth, and each end gives a different level of tactile input. The pack contains three spoons, shown by ARK in blue, teal and yellow.

How it helps

A traditional spoon bowl can be hard to clear for someone who has difficulty closing their lips around it. The flat shape makes it easier to remove food from the spoon. The textured side adds extra sensory input to the lips and tongue, while the smooth side offers a gentler option. The spoons work best with purees such as yoghurt, apple sauce and stage 1 baby foods, and can also be used as tongue depressors.

For schools

• Supports feeding programmes set by a speech and language therapist.
• Three spoons allow one to be in use while others are being washed.
• Smooth and textured sides give staff two levels of input in one tool.
• Top-rack dishwasher safe for school kitchens.

For parents and home use

• Helps make spoon feeding with purees easier at mealtimes.
• A flat profile suits children who struggle to close their lips around a spoon.
• Can be hand washed or placed on the top rack of the dishwasher.
• Use with a therapist or caregiver supervising directly.

Supporting SEND and learning differences

Some children with special educational needs and disabilities have differences in oral motor control or sensory responses that make mealtimes harder. Simple, adaptable tools like these spoons can help adults offer food in a way that suits the child's current skills.

Why texture and shape matter

Feeding therapy often uses tactile input to build awareness of the lips and tongue. A flat spoon reduces the lip closure needed to take food, and different textures let adults gradually change the amount of sensory input a child receives.

If you would like advice on feeding therapy tools, our team is happy to help you choose.

• Design: flat, double-sided spoons, textured on one side and smooth on the other, with a different level of tactile input at each end.
• Best with: purees such as yoghurt, apple sauce and stage 1 baby foods; can also be used as a tongue depressor.
• Size: each spoon is 15.2 cm (6 inches) long and 1.9 cm (0.75 inches) wide.
• Materials: medical grade.
• Pack contents: 3 spoons (shown in blue, teal and yellow).
• Made in: ARK's own factory in Columbia, South Carolina, USA.

• Easier food removal. A flat profile helps children with limited lip control clear food from the spoon.
• Two levels of input. Textured and smooth sides support sensory and oral motor needs in SEND.
• Ready for school and home. Hand wash or top-rack dishwasher safe for everyday use.
• Trusted quality. Made by ARK Therapeutic in the USA and supplied by UK specialist The Dyslexia Shop.

What's in the Box

• 3 x Flat Textured Spoons

Care and Cleaning

Hand wash or top-rack dishwasher safe.

Delivery and Returns

Standard UK delivery applies. See our Delivery and Returns page for full details.

Safety and Age Suitability

Not a toy. This therapeutic tool is to be used by a therapist or caregiver and directly supervised at all times. Not intended as a chew tool, as the spoons are too rigid and too thin for chewing.

• What are ARK Flat Textured Spoons?
  They are flat, double-sided spoons for feeding therapy. One side is textured and the other is smooth, and each end gives a different level of tactile input. The flat profile makes it easier to remove food from the spoon, especially for people with limited lip control.
• Who are they for?
  They are for children and young people who find it hard to clear food from a standard spoon. They are designed to be used by a therapist or caregiver, with direct supervision at all times. ARK does not give a specific age range on its product page.
• Can they help children with SEND?
  Yes, they can support children with SEND who have oral motor or sensory differences at mealtimes. The flat shape reduces the lip closure needed, and the textured side adds sensory input, so adults can adapt feeding to the child's current skills.
• Can they be used in school?
  Yes, they can be used in school as part of a feeding plan. The 3 pack means spares are available while one is being washed, and the spoons are top-rack dishwasher safe. Staff should supervise directly throughout use. They are designed for use by a therapist or caregiver.
• What foods work best with these spoons?
  They work best with purees. ARK suggests foods such as yoghurt, apple sauce and stage 1 baby foods. The spoons can also be used as tongue depressors during oral motor activities. Follow any texture guidance from your child's speech and language therapist, and always supervise directly while the spoons are in use.
• Can they be used as a chew tool?
  No, they are not designed for chewing. ARK states the spoons are too rigid and too thin to be used as a chew. If a child needs something to chew, choose a dedicated ARK chew tool instead. The spoons are for feeding therapy only.
• How big are the spoons?
  Each spoon is 15.2 cm (6 inches) long and 1.9 cm (0.75 inches) wide. The pack contains three spoons, shown by ARK in blue, teal and yellow. Each spoon is double-sided, textured on one side and smooth on the other, and each end offers a different level of tactile input.
• How do I clean them?
  They can be washed by hand or placed on the top rack of a dishwasher. Clean them after every use and check them regularly for wear. Use them under direct supervision by a therapist or caregiver, and store them somewhere clean and dry between mealtimes.