ARK Probe Duo Oral Motor Tool

The ARK Probe Duo is a non-vibratory oral motor tool with a slim handle and twist-on tips. Each set comes with two tips chosen for a particular goal, such as lip, tongue or jaw work, or support at mealtimes. It gives schools, therapists and families supporting children with SEND and oral motor needs a flexible tool that can be adapted as goals change.

How it helps

Because the tips twist into the handle, you can swap between them quickly during a session. Any Z-Vibe tip can also be attached, so you can build a wider kit over time. The Probe Duo does not vibrate, which some children find easier to accept. Choose from five tip sets or the handle on its own.

For schools

• One slim handle with interchangeable tips helps keep a sensory or therapy kit organised.
• Sets are grouped by goal, making it easier for staff to follow a therapist's plan.
• Twist-on tips allow quick changes between activities within a session.
• Compatible with Z-Vibe tips, so existing tips can be reused.

For parents and home use

• Lets you carry on activities your child's therapist has suggested at home.
• A non-vibrating option for children who prefer a quieter, simpler tool.
• Add more sets or Z-Vibe tips later as your child's needs change.
• The Feeding Set offers a soft brush tip and a small textured spoon tip for mealtimes.

Supporting SEND and learning differences

Children with SEND and learning differences may need support with lip closure, tongue movement, biting or accepting food. Having the right tip on a familiar handle can make short, regular practice easier to fit into the school day or family routine.

Why oral motor tools can help

Oral motor activities give the mouth touch, pressure and movement practice. Practitioners use different tip shapes to target specific areas, for instance a flat tip to guide the tongue or a bite tube to practise biting. Using the tool regularly, with an adult supervising, can help build awareness and control.

Choosing your tip set

• Classic Set: Probe Tip and Preefer Tip, textured for oral motor massage on the lips, tongue and cheeks.
• Tongue Set: Flat Spoon Tip to guide tongue lateralisation, elevation and coordination, plus a Fine Tip for targeting specific spots.
• Lip Set: Button Tip #3 for lip closure and the button pull exercise, plus a Popette Tip to encourage lip rounding.
• Jaw Set: Bite Tube Tip for softer resistance and a thinner Bite-n-Chew Tip for firmer resistance to build jaw strength.
• Feeding Set: Soft Brush Tip to help desensitise the mouth before eating, and a Small Textured Spoon Tip for sensory feedback during feeding.
• Handle only: the slim Probe Duo handle with no tips, for use with tips you already have.

If you are unsure which set to choose, our team is happy to help.

• Design: slim, non-vibratory handle with twist-on tips.
• Options: Classic, Tongue, Lip, Jaw or Feeding Set, or the handle only.
• Compatibility: any Z-Vibe tip can be attached to the handle.
• Materials: high quality food and medical grade materials.
• In the box: Probe Duo handle with two tips (sets), or the handle alone.
• Made in: ARK's own factory in Columbia, South Carolina, USA.

• Goal-based sets. Choose tips grouped for lips, tongue, jaw, feeding or general oral motor work.
• Supports SEND needs. Helps children with oral motor differences practise lip, tongue and jaw skills.
• Flexible in school and home. Twist-on tips swap quickly, and Z-Vibe tips fit the same handle.
• Trusted maker. Made by ARK Therapeutic in the USA and supplied by UK specialist The Dyslexia Shop.

What's in the Box

• 1 x Probe Duo handle
• 2 x tips from your chosen set (no tips with the handle only option)

Compatibility

The tips twist into the handle. Any Z-Vibe tip can be attached to the Probe Duo handle.

Delivery and Returns

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

Safety and Age Suitability

Not a toy. Contains small parts that may pose a choking hazard. This tool should be used by a therapist or caregiver and directly supervised at all times.

• What is the ARK Probe Duo?
  It is a slim, non-vibrating oral motor tool with twist-on tips. Each set includes two tips chosen for a particular goal, such as lip closure, tongue movement, jaw strength or feeding. You can also buy the handle on its own and use it with tips you already have.
• Who is the Probe Duo for?
  It is for schools, therapists and families supporting children with oral motor or sensory needs. ARK does not give a specific age range on the page, so we suggest following your therapist's advice. The tool contains small parts and must always be used with direct adult supervision.
• Can it help children with SEND?
  Yes, it can support children with SEND who are working on oral motor skills. The different tips target lips, tongue, jaw and feeding, so adults can match the tool to the child's goals. It works best as part of a plan agreed with a speech and language therapist.
• Can the Probe Duo be used in school?
  Yes, it is a practical choice for school sensory and therapy kits. One handle with interchangeable tips keeps equipment organised, and sets grouped by goal help staff follow a therapist's plan. It should be used by trained staff and directly supervised at all times.
• Which tip set should I choose?
  Choose the set that matches your child's main goal. The Lip Set supports lip closure and rounding, the Tongue Set guides tongue movement, the Jaw Set builds biting strength, the Feeding Set helps at mealtimes and the Classic Set gives textured oral massage. Ask us if you need help.
• Does the Probe Duo work with Z-Vibe tips?
  Yes, any Z-Vibe tip can be attached to the Probe Duo handle. This means you can add to your kit over time or reuse tips you already own. The Probe Duo itself does not vibrate, which some children find easier to accept than a vibrating tool.
• Can I use it at home?
  Yes, it is designed for therapists and caregivers, so it works well at home. Use it to continue activities your child's therapist has suggested, keeping sessions short and regular. Always supervise directly, as the tips are small parts that may pose a choking hazard.