{"product_id":"ark-flute-oral-motor-whistle-3-pack-autism-adhd","title":"ARK Flute Oral Motor Whistle 3 Pack - Autism \u0026 ADHD","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ARK Flute Oral Motor Whistle 3 Pack is a set of three therapeutic whistles designed to build oral motor skills such as lip closure, tongue retraction and cheek tension, alongside breath control and sustained airflow. Each pack contains three flutes in assorted colours, made from medical and food-grade materials in the USA. It is designed for children and pupils who benefit from oral motor practice or additional oral sensory input, including autistic children, pupils with ADHD, and those with sensory processing differences or a wider special educational need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it helps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach flute measures approximately 14.6cm in length with a flat, ovular mouthpiece around 1.65cm wide, designed to encourage correct lip closure and even, controlled breath flow. A flat base stops the flute rolling away on a table or tray, and the wide tubular design makes it easy to clean between uses. Because the whistle gives instant auditory feedback, children can hear straight away whether their breath control and lip seal are working, which helps keep them engaged during short, repeated practice sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFor schools\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSupports speech and language provision: designed by speech-language pathologists for oral motor and myofunctional practice, making it a useful addition to speech and language therapy sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFits sensory circuits and movement breaks: the auditory feedback and breath-control challenge make it a good short activity between lessons or during a sensory break.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePack of three: practical for a SEN or therapy team to keep individual, hygienic whistles for different pupils rather than sharing one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStraightforward hygiene: dishwasher-safe on the top rack, helping schools keep shared therapy resources clean between pupils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFor parents and home use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePractical for home practice: gives children a fun, motivating way to repeat oral motor exercises recommended by a speech and language therapist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAssorted colours in every pack: three flutes in different colours make it easy for siblings, or a single child, to keep their own without mixing them up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSimple to clean: handwash or top-rack dishwasher safe, so it is easy to keep hygienic as part of a daily routine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAlways used with supervision: the manufacturer states this therapeutic tool should be used under adult supervision at all times, which parents can build into practice sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor autistic children and young people, the whistle's clear cause-and-effect sound can make oral motor practice more predictable and motivating. For pupils with ADHD, the short, focused nature of blowing the whistle can help channel energy into a controlled action and support engagement during a therapy or sensory break. Children with sensory processing differences, particularly those who seek oral sensory input, may find the combination of breath effort, mouth pressure and sound genuinely regulating. More broadly, for children with a general special educational need, practising breath control and lip closure in a fun, game-like way can support wider speech, language and self-regulation goals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ARK Flute was designed by speech-language pathologists specifically to build oral motor skills such as lip closure, tongue retraction, cheek tension and breath control. Speech and language therapists commonly use tools like this as part of oral motor and myofunctional therapy programmes for children with a range of communication and sensory needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are a SENCO or speech and language therapist looking for a simple, hygienic oral motor tool, or a parent supporting practice recommended by a therapist, the ARK Flute Oral Motor Whistle 3 Pack is an easy, affordable option. Order today from The Dyslexia Shop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ARK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57861093491070,"sku":"TA2480","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/6560\/6649\/files\/ark-flute-whistles__21134.webp?v=1786972986","url":"https:\/\/www.thedyslexiashop.co.uk\/products\/ark-flute-oral-motor-whistle-3-pack-autism-adhd","provider":"The Dyslexia Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}