{"product_id":"ark-z-spoon-sensory-feeding-tool-vibrating-spoon","title":"ARK Z-Spoon Sensory Feeding Tool - Vibrating Spoon","description":"\u003ch2\u003eARK Z-Spoon Sensory Feeding Tool\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ARK Z-Spoon is a vibrating feeding tool that combines a royal blue Z-Vibe handle with a small, smooth Spoon Tip. It is designed to make feeding and oral stimulation easier for children with SEND and oral sensory or feeding needs. Gentle vibration helps to wake up the mouth and improve awareness, while the small, shallow spoon makes it easier to offer small amounts of food.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow it helps\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Spoon Tip's size, shape and shallow bowl are designed to make feeding easier. Its smooth vibration provides oral motor stimulation to the lips, tongue, cheeks and jaw, helping to increase awareness before and during eating. The handle has a textured, slip-resistant grip, and it can also be brushed along the cheeks, arms and hands to give extra tactile input. The handle is about 18.4 cm (7.25 inches) long and the Spoon Tip is about 1.9 cm (0.75 inches) wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFor schools\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports staff following a feeding plan at snack and lunch times.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlip-resistant grip helps adults keep good control during feeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpoon Tip is dishwasher safe and the handle wipes clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful in early years settings, where the spoon size suits young children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFor parents and home use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps you follow feeding advice from your child's therapist at mealtimes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall, shallow spoon offers manageable mouthfuls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVibration can help wake up the mouth before eating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe handle can be used for gentle touch on the cheeks, arms and hands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSupporting SEND and learning differences\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome children with SEND and learning differences have low awareness in the mouth or find certain textures difficult. This can make mealtimes stressful for everyone. A feeding tool that adds gentle sensory input can help a child notice food in the mouth and become more comfortable at the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy vibration can help at mealtimes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVibration gives the mouth clear sensory information, which can increase awareness of the lips, tongue and cheeks. Practitioners often use vibrating tools before or during meals to help a child prepare for eating. The Z-Spoon should be used by a therapist or caregiver with direct supervision at all times.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you would like advice on choosing a Z-Vibe tool or tip, please contact our team.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ARK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58220351914366,"sku":"TA2629","price":28.87,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/6560\/6649\/files\/ark-z-spoon-vibrating-feeding-therapy-tool__57088.1753905985.webp?v=1792053662","url":"https:\/\/www.thedyslexiashop.co.uk\/products\/ark-z-spoon-sensory-feeding-tool-vibrating-spoon","provider":"The Dyslexia Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}