{"product_id":"ark-prospoon-feeding-therapy-utensil-textured-small-or-large","title":"ARK proSpoon Feeding Therapy Utensil (Textured) – Small or Large","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ARK proSpoon Feeding Therapy Utensil (Textured) is a single, non-vibratory feeding spoon with a bowl designed to be \"just right\": big enough to hold an appropriate amount of food, but small enough to prevent the spoon from being overloaded with too much in one go. It is a standalone version of the Textured Spoon Tip, a well-established Z-Vibe attachment used in feeding therapy for over 15 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe proSpoon was designed by feeding therapist Debbie Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP, to support easy feeding and food removal. The back of the spoon bowl has gentle bumps, which help with the transition from puréed to textured foods. These bumps also stimulate the tongue and lower lip and provide added tongue stability during feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe proSpoon is available in two sizes. The small spoon measures 5.4 inches (13.7cm) long, with a 0.35 inch (0.9cm) diameter handle and a bowl measuring approximately 1.4 x 0.75 inches (3.6 x 1.9cm). This size suits infants and toddlers and works well with puréed foods such as yogurt, apple sauce or stage 1 baby foods. The large spoon measures 6 inches (15.2cm) long, with a 0.4 inch (1cm) diameter handle and a bowl measuring approximately 1.75 x 1 inches (4.4 x 2.5cm). This size suits older children through to adults, though adults may find the bowl a little smaller than a regular spoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe spoon is made from medical-grade material and manufactured at ARK's own factory in Columbia, South Carolina, USA, so quality and safety are checked throughout production. This is a therapeutic tool, intended for use by a therapist or caregiver, with direct supervision at all times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBowl size designed to hold an appropriate amount of food without becoming overloaded\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGentle bumps on the back of the bowl to support the move from puréed to textured foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAvailable in two sizes: small for infants and toddlers, large for older children through to adults\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAvailable in six colours: yellow, orange, hot pink, royal blue, teal and forest green\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHandwash or top-rack dishwasher safe, so the spoon is easy to keep clean between uses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUsing a spoon with a carefully sized, gently textured bowl is a widely used approach in feeding practice, helping food be offered in a consistent amount while giving useful sensory feedback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure which size to choose? The small proSpoon suits infants and toddlers, while the large proSpoon suits older children and adults. A smooth, non-textured version of the proSpoon is also available separately.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ARK","offers":[{"title":"Small \/ Yellow","offer_id":57666905735550,"sku":"TA2465-S-YELLOW","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small \/ Orange","offer_id":57666905768318,"sku":"TA2465-S-ORANGE","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small \/ Hot Pink","offer_id":57666905801086,"sku":"TA2465-S-HPINK","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small \/ Royal Blue","offer_id":57666905833854,"sku":"TA2465-S-RBLUE","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small \/ Teal","offer_id":57666905866622,"sku":"TA2465-S-TEAL","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small \/ Forest Green","offer_id":57666905899390,"sku":"TA2465-S-FGREEN","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large \/ Yellow","offer_id":57666905932158,"sku":"TA2465-L-YELLOW","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large \/ Orange","offer_id":57666905964926,"sku":"TA2465-L-ORANGE","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large \/ Hot Pink","offer_id":57666905997694,"sku":"TA2465-L-HPINK","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large \/ Royal Blue","offer_id":57666906030462,"sku":"TA2465-L-RBLUE","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large \/ Teal","offer_id":57666906063230,"sku":"TA2465-L-TEAL","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large \/ Forest Green","offer_id":57666906095998,"sku":"TA2465-L-FGREEN","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/6560\/6649\/files\/feeding-therapy-spoons-textured__38678.jpg?v=1783604000","url":"https:\/\/www.thedyslexiashop.co.uk\/products\/ark-prospoon-feeding-therapy-utensil-textured-small-or-large","provider":"The Dyslexia Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}