{"product_id":"ark-z-vibe-animal-critter-vibrating-oral-motor-tool","title":"ARK Z-Vibe Animal Critter - Vibrating Oral Motor Tool","description":"\u003ch2\u003eARK Z-Vibe Animal Critter\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ARK Z-Vibe Animal Critter is a vibrating oral motor tool with a friendly mouse-shaped tip. It gives gentle vibration and textured input to help children with SEND and oral sensory needs become more comfortable with touch in and around the mouth. The playful animal design is intended to reduce worry around feeding and encourage children to join in at the table or during therapy sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow it helps\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe set combines a royal blue Z-Vibe handle with a Mouse Tip. The gentle vibration helps to wake up the mouth before meals and can help normalise sensitivities. The Mouse Tip has a range of shapes and textures for tactile input inside the mouth and around the lips and face. Its textured ears can be used as small spoons to help reduce texture aversion. A bite block on the back of the tip supports jaw grading and stability, as well as biting, chewing, mouthing and play-based activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFor schools\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA friendly character that can help pupils feel more relaxed at snack and lunch times.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne tool offers vibration, textures, spoon-like ears and a bite block.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports play-based oral motor activities led by trained staff.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTip is dishwasher safe and the handle wipes clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFor parents and home use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan make mealtimes feel more fun and less stressful.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps you continue activities your child's therapist has suggested.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTextured ears allow small tastes of food to be offered gently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse it to wake up the mouth as part of a pre-meal routine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSupporting SEND and learning differences\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChildren with SEND and learning differences may be very sensitive, or under-sensitive, to touch and textures in the mouth. This can make eating and oral care harder. A playful, familiar tool can help a child feel safe enough to explore new sensations at their own pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy vibration and texture can help\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGentle vibration gives strong sensory feedback that many people find alerting or calming, depending on how it is used. Combined with different textures, it can build awareness of the lips, tongue and cheeks. Practitioners often use play and characters to keep children engaged. The Animal Critter should always be used by a therapist or caregiver with direct supervision.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you would like help choosing a Z-Vibe tool or tip, please get in touch with our team.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ARK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58220341985662,"sku":"TA2627","price":32.24,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/6560\/6649\/files\/ark-z-animal-critter__35981.1748449709.webp?v=1792053585","url":"https:\/\/www.thedyslexiashop.co.uk\/products\/ark-z-vibe-animal-critter-vibrating-oral-motor-tool","provider":"The Dyslexia Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}