{"product_id":"ark-right-bite-feeding-therapy-tool-for-bite-size-practice","title":"ARK Right Bite Feeding Therapy Tool for Bite Size Practice","description":"\u003ch2\u003eARK Right Bite\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ARK Right Bite is a feeding therapy tool that presents a set, manageable amount of food to bite. It was invented by speech and language pathologist Jaci Dale, MS, CCC-SLP, and developed by ARK Therapeutic. It is designed for children, young people and adults who are learning to take appropriate bite sizes, including those who tend to overfill their mouths. ARK recommends it for individuals of all ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it helps\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFood such as a biscuit, cracker or cucumber slice is slid into the larger opening until it sticks out of the smaller semi-circle opening. The amount showing can be adjusted to suit the person's skill level and mouth size. The adult applies gentle pressure to the marked areas to hold the food in place, then offers the small opening with the prompt to \"take a bite\". Because only part of the food is available at a time, the Right Bite encourages suitable bite sizes, helps prevent mouth stuffing and paces eating so there is time to chew. It also means the adult's fingers stay clear of the person's teeth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFor schools\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports feeding goals set by a speech and language therapist at snack and lunchtimes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps staff offer consistent bite sizes for pupils who overfill their mouths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be used with foods of different thicknesses to practise jaw grading and control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDishwasher safe for easy cleaning in a school kitchen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFor parents and home use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMakes bite-size practice part of everyday snacks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLets you adjust how much food is offered as skills develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeeps your fingers away from your child's teeth during practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA smaller, set bite may feel less overwhelming than a large piece of food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSupporting SEND and learning differences\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities need extra support to learn how much food to take and how to pace eating. A clear, repeatable routine with the Right Bite can help build these skills at school and at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy pacing and bite size matter\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaking a manageable bite gives time to chew properly before the next mouthful. Offering a prescribed amount helps people learn what a suitable bite feels like, and ARK notes that a smaller bite may also reduce visual sensory concerns some people have about large pieces of food.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you need help deciding whether the Right Bite suits a learner, our team will gladly advise.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ARK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58220340707710,"sku":"TA2635","price":12.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/6560\/6649\/files\/right_bite_feeding_therapy_aid__02608.1745531425.webp?v=1792053571","url":"https:\/\/www.thedyslexiashop.co.uk\/products\/ark-right-bite-feeding-therapy-tool-for-bite-size-practice","provider":"The Dyslexia Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}