Tips & Techniques for Biting & Chewing Skills (Book)

Tips & Techniques for Biting & Chewing Skills is a compact, spiral-bound guide by Debra Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP, the speech-language pathologist who invented the ARK Grabber. It explains how, when and where to use the Grabber and other ARK chew tools to support feeding development. It is written for therapists, school staff and parents who support children and young people with SEND and oral motor needs.

How it helps

The book gives detailed instructions and illustrations, so adults can feel confident using chew tools with purpose rather than guessing. Its 26 pages cover the key stages of biting and chewing development, and the spiral binding lets it lie flat on a table during feeding development and oral motor activities, leaving your hands free.

Topics covered

• Mouthing and oral exploration
• The concept of biting and chewing
• Jaw strength and stability
• Rotary chewing and tongue lateralisation
• Rhythmic chewing
• Tongue and jaw dissociation
• Lip closure

For schools

• A practical reference for teaching assistants supporting pupils' oral motor plans.
• Helps staff use ARK chew tools consistently across the school day.
• Lies flat during sessions, so it is easy to follow step by step.
• Compact enough to keep in a therapy bag or classroom resource box.

For parents and home use

• Explains how to use the Grabber and other ARK chews at home.
• Clear illustrations make techniques easier to follow.
• Helps you continue activities recommended by your child's therapist.

Supporting SEND and learning differences

Children with special educational needs and disabilities may develop biting and chewing skills at a different pace. A shared, easy-to-follow guide helps parents, school staff and therapists work in the same way, so practice is consistent from one setting to the next.

Why structured practice helps

Biting and chewing draw on jaw strength, tongue movement and lip closure working together. Breaking these skills into clear stages, with matching activities, gives adults a structured way to support steady progress.

If you would like help choosing chew tools to use alongside this book, our team is happy to help.

• Author: Debra Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP, inventor of the ARK Grabber.
• Format: spiral-bound, 26 pages, so it lies flat during use.
• Size: about 24.1 x 16.5 cm (9.5 x 6.5 inches).
• Content: detailed instructions and illustrations covering seven areas of biting and chewing development.
• Use with: the ARK Grabber and other ARK chew tools.
• Made in: USA, by ARK in Columbia, South Carolina.

• Written by the Grabber's inventor. Debra Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP, shares practical techniques for ARK chew tools.
• Clear SEND support. Step-by-step guidance on biting and chewing skills for children with SEND.
• Lies flat for sessions. Spiral binding keeps it open during activities at school or home.
• Trusted source. Published by ARK Therapeutic in the USA and supplied by UK specialist The Dyslexia Shop.

What's in the Box

• 1 x Tips & Techniques for Biting & Chewing Skills book

Delivery and Returns

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

• What is this book about?
  It is a practical guide to using ARK chew tools to support biting and chewing skills. Written by Debra Lowsky, inventor of the Grabber, it explains how, when and where to use the Grabber and other ARK chews, with detailed instructions and illustrations.
• Who is the book for?
  It is for therapists, school staff and parents who support children and young people with oral motor needs. It is written for adults to use during activities, and is a helpful reference for anyone using ARK chew tools as part of a feeding development plan.
• Does it help children with SEND?
  Yes, it supports adults working with children with SEND who are developing biting and chewing skills. It breaks skills into clear areas, such as jaw strength and lip closure, so practice can be structured and consistent across home and school.
• Can it be used in school?
  Yes, it is a useful reference for teaching assistants and SENCOs. The spiral binding lets it lie flat during sessions, and its compact size fits easily in a therapy bag or classroom resource box. It is a useful shared reference.
• What topics does it cover?
  It covers seven areas. These are mouthing and oral exploration, the concept of biting and chewing, jaw strength and stability, rotary chewing and tongue lateralisation, rhythmic chewing, tongue and jaw dissociation, and lip closure. Each area includes instructions and illustrations.
• How big is the book?
  It is about 24.1 x 16.5 cm (9.5 x 6.5 inches) and has 26 pages. It is spiral-bound, so it opens flat on a table and stays open while you work. Its compact size makes it easy to carry between home, school and therapy sessions.
• Does it come with any chew tools?
  No, this listing is for the book only. The ARK Grabber and other ARK chew tools described in the book are available separately. The book explains how, when and where to use these tools, so it pairs well with any ARK chews your child or pupils already use.