{"product_id":"ark-soccer-ball-chew-necklace-autism-adhd","title":"ARK Soccer Ball Chew Necklace - Autism \u0026 ADHD","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ARK Soccer Ball Chew Necklace is a football-shaped chew pendant offering a safe alternative to chewing on clothing, pencils, fingernails or teeth grinding. It is worn on a 30 inch adjustable breakaway cord and is available in five colours across two firmness levels, medium firm and very firm, so a child can choose the resistance that suits their chewing style. It is designed for autistic children, pupils with ADHD, and anyone with sensory processing differences or a wider special educational need who benefits from safe oral sensory input, with a playful football design that many children find motivating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it helps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pendant measures approximately 4.4cm in diameter and 1.3cm thick at its centre, small enough to wear discreetly under a jumper. It is designed to be chewed with the pre-molars or front teeth, and its round, ball-like shape makes it an easy, motivating design for children who enjoy football or sport. As with ARK's other chew necklaces, the cord is a breakaway design intended to release under pressure, and the clasp and cord themselves are not designed for chewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFor schools\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMotivating design for reluctant users: the football theme can make a sensory chew tool more appealing to children who might resist a more clinical-looking option.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFits within SEN provision: a low-cost tool that can form part of a pupil's sensory diet, EHCP or one-page profile alongside other classroom adjustments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTwo firmness levels: medium firm and very firm options let a SENCO or therapy team match the pendant to a pupil's chewing needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStraightforward hygiene: the dishwasher-safe design supports schools managing multiple sensory resources across a class or year group.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFor parents and home use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSafe alternative to everyday chewing habits: gives your child something purpose-built to chew instead of clothing, pencils or fingernails.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFootball design many children enjoy: the sports theme can make it easier to encourage a reluctant child to use a sensory chew tool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eChoice of firmness: from medium firm to very firm, so you can find the right level for your child's chewing needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAge-appropriate with supervision: suitable from 3 years and above, though direct adult supervision is required and the necklace should be checked regularly for wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFor the workplace\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDiscreet under clothing: though the design is playful, it can still be worn under a jumper or shirt, allowing an autistic adult or adult with ADHD or sensory processing differences to access oral sensory input during the working day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSupports reasonable adjustments: employers arranging adjustments under the Equality Act 2010, or via Access to Work, may consider this alongside more subtle designs as part of a wider sensory toolkit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEasy to maintain: the dishwasher-safe design makes it practical to keep clean as part of a daily routine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor autistic children, a playful, familiar design like a football can make a new sensory tool feel less unfamiliar and more likely to be accepted. For pupils with ADHD, the repetitive chewing action can give restless energy somewhere to go, supporting focus during lessons or homework. For people with sensory processing differences, having a choice between medium firm and very firm resistance allows the level of oral input to be matched to what feels right for them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOccupational therapists commonly recommend chew jewellery as part of a sensory diet to provide safe oral input for people who chew non-food items, helping to regulate arousal levels, focus or anxiety. A motivating, themed design such as a football can help encourage use, particularly among children who might otherwise resist a more clinical-looking sensory aid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a SENCO looking for a motivating sensory tool, a parent of a football-loving child, or supporting an adult employee with sensory needs, the ARK Soccer Ball Chew Necklace is a practical, playful option. Order today from The Dyslexia Shop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ARK","offers":[{"title":"Medium \/ Lime Green","offer_id":57861290328446,"sku":"TA2484-M-LGREEN","price":13.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium \/ Black","offer_id":57861306024318,"sku":"TA2484-M-BLACK","price":13.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium \/ Dark Red","offer_id":57861306057086,"sku":"TA2484-M-DRED","price":13.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Toughest \/ Royal Blue","offer_id":57861306220926,"sku":"TA2484-T-RBLUE","price":13.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Toughest \/ Orange","offer_id":57861306253694,"sku":"TA2484-T-ORANGE","price":13.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/6560\/6649\/files\/ark-soccer-ball-avid-chewer-chewelry__58709.webp?v=1786976609","url":"https:\/\/www.thedyslexiashop.co.uk\/products\/ark-soccer-ball-chew-necklace-autism-adhd","provider":"The Dyslexia Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}