ARK's Chewable Business Card

ARK's Chewable Business Card is a wide, flat, handheld sensory chew tool shaped like a standard business card and designed specifically for children and adults who prefer chewing with their front teeth. Made from FDA-compliant, medical-grade elastomer by ARK Therapeutic in the USA, it measures 86 mm wide, 56 mm tall, and 7 mm thick - the same footprint as a real business card, but substantially thicker to provide a robust and satisfying chewing surface. The front features the ARK logo in raised relief, the reverse features raised lettering with ARK company information, and a small hole in one corner allows an optional cord or lanyard to be attached for convenient carrying or wearing around the neck.

How It Helps

Not all oral sensory seekers chew in the same way. Some instinctively reach the back molars, where chewing delivers deeper proprioceptive input. Others are front teeth chewers, engaging the incisors and premolars with a flat, wide surface. Many standard chew tools are designed primarily for back molar use, but the wide, flat profile of the ARK Chewable Business Card is specifically shaped to suit front teeth chewing, making it a more natural and comfortable fit for this group.

The business card shape also provides a reassuringly substantial area to bite down on, which can be particularly helpful for moderate to avid chewers who find smaller tools unsatisfying or difficult to position accurately. Chewing provides proprioceptive input through the jaw muscles that has a calming and organising effect on the central nervous system, helping to reduce anxiety, support focus, and enable self-regulation during cognitively demanding or emotionally challenging situations. The ARK Chewable Business Card is available in two firmness levels - XT (Extra Tough) and XXT (Extra Extra Tough) - reflecting its primary audience of moderate to avid chewers for whom a Standard-firmness tool would be insufficiently resistant.

Why It Works in Schools and Classrooms

• Specifically designed for front teeth chewers: many children who habitually chew clothing, collars, or flat objects are front teeth chewers. The wide, flat business card shape is far better suited to this chewing style than cylindrical or elongated tools, making it a more effective and comfortable choice for this group.
• Two avid-chewer firmness levels only: the Chewable Business Card is available in XT and XXT only, making it a targeted product for moderate to heavy chewers. SENCOs and occupational therapists can specify the appropriate level for a pupil whose chewing needs are not met by softer tools.
• Optional cord attachment for easy carrying: the hole in the corner allows the card to be threaded onto a cord or lanyard, meaning it can be worn around the neck or clipped to a bag, making it easily accessible during lessons, transitions, or breaks without the risk of losing it.
• Suitable from age 3, appropriate across EYFS, KS1, and beyond: unlike the teen-focused Chewth Pick®, the Chewable Business Card is suitable from age 3, making it appropriate for early years settings and primary school as well as secondary school and adult use.
• Top-rack dishwasher safe: straightforward to clean and maintain to a hygiene standard appropriate for school environments.

For Home Use

At home, the Chewable Business Card is a practical everyday chew tool for children and adults who need to chew throughout the day. Its card-like shape is easy to hold, easy to store in a pocket, bag, or pencil case, and the optional cord attachment means it can be kept within reach at all times. Parents and carers can offer it as a routine part of their child's sensory toolkit rather than as a response to a specific triggering situation.

The Research Behind Front Teeth Chewing

Oral sensory input, including chewing, is a core strategy in sensory integration therapy and is routinely recommended by occupational therapists as part of a sensory diet for children and adults with autism, ADHD, sensory processing differences, and anxiety. Front teeth chewing specifically engages the incisor and premolar regions and provides a different quality of proprioceptive input to back molar chewing - typically lighter and broader in surface area. For users who instinctively chew flat or wide objects such as clothing collars, plastic rulers, or notebook corners, the wide flat profile of the ARK Chewable Business Card provides a purpose-built, safe, and hygienic alternative that is far more durable and appropriate than the objects they might otherwise reach for.

If you are unsure whether the XT or XXT firmness is the right choice, the XXT is the longer-lasting option for very avid chewers who regularly chew through firm tools, whilst the XT is the better starting point for moderate chewers who have moved beyond Standard firmness tools.

• Business card shape optimised for front teeth chewing: the wide, flat profile is specifically designed for users who prefer to chew with their front teeth rather than their back molars.
• Most Robust classification: labelled as ARK's most robust handheld chew tool, the Chewable Business Card is built for moderate to avid chewers.
• Raised lettering on both sides: the ARK logo appears in raised relief on the front; company information appears in raised text on the reverse, providing additional tactile interest.
• Corner hole for optional cord attachment: a small hole in one corner allows a cord, lanyard, or breakaway necklace cord to be threaded through for convenient wearing or carrying.
• Medical-grade elastomer construction: FDA compliant and free from lead, phthalates, PVC, BPA, and latex - safe for oral use.
• Dimensions: approximately 86 mm (3.4 inches) wide, 56 mm (2.2 inches) tall, and 7 mm (0.28 inches) thick.
• Two firmness levels only: XT - Extra Tough (Bright Blue, medium firmness, for moderate chewers); XXT - Extra Extra Tough (Orange, firmest, for avid chewers). No Standard level available for this product.
• Age suitability: recommended for children aged 3 years and above. Adult supervision required at all times.
• Cleaning: handwash or top-rack dishwasher safe.
• Sold individually: each Chewable Business Card is sold as a single item.
• Made in the USA by ARK Therapeutic, Columbia, South Carolina.

• What is ARK's Chewable Business Card?
  ARK's Chewable Business Card is a wide, flat handheld sensory chew tool shaped like a standard business card, measuring 86 mm wide, 56 mm tall, and 7 mm thick. Made from FDA-compliant, medical-grade elastomer by ARK Therapeutic in the USA, it is designed specifically for front teeth chewing and is available in two firmness levels - XT and XXT - for moderate to avid chewers. It is suitable for children aged 3 and above and for adults.
• Why is the Chewable Business Card specifically for front teeth chewing?
  The wide, flat business card shape provides a broad, flat biting surface that sits naturally against the front teeth and incisors. Many oral sensory seekers are front teeth chewers who habitually chew flat objects such as clothing collars, rulers, or notebook edges. Standard cylindrical or elongated chew tools are designed primarily for back molar use and do not sit as comfortably for front teeth chewers. The business card shape is specifically proportioned to suit this chewing style and provide an effective, purpose-built alternative.
• Who is the ARK Chewable Business Card suitable for?
  The ARK Chewable Business Card is suitable for children aged 3 and above, teenagers, and adults who prefer front teeth chewing and have moderate to avid oral sensory needs. It is widely used with individuals with autism, ADHD, sensory processing differences, or anxiety, and is appropriate across EYFS, KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4, and in adult settings. Because it is only available in XT and XXT firmness, it is best suited to users who have already moved beyond Standard or softer chew tools.
• Why is the Chewable Business Card only available in XT and XXT, not Standard?
  The wide, flat shape of the Chewable Business Card makes it a naturally robust chew tool that suits moderate to avid chewers who need a firm, resistant surface to bite down on with their front teeth. ARK Therapeutic has designed it for users who tend to chew through Standard-firmness tools. Users with mild chewing needs are likely to find the firmness level higher than necessary and may be better served by a Standard-level chew from elsewhere in the ARK range.
• How does the corner hole work and what can it be attached to?
  A small hole is moulded into one corner of the Chewable Business Card. A cord, lanyard, breakaway necklace cord, or carabiner clip can be threaded through this hole to keep the card accessible at all times. This means it can be worn around the neck, clipped to a school bag, or attached to a pencil case so it is always within reach when needed. Any cord used should be a breakaway safety cord, particularly for younger children.
• Is the ARK Chewable Business Card safe for school use?
  Yes. The Chewable Business Card is made from FDA-compliant, medical-grade elastomer containing no lead, phthalates, PVC, BPA, or latex. It is top-rack dishwasher safe and should be inspected regularly, replacing it at the first sign of wear and tear. Adult supervision is required at all times. Any cord used for attachment should be a breakaway safety cord, particularly for younger children.
• Can the Chewable Business Card be used as part of a sensory diet or EHCP?
  Yes. Handheld chew tools are routinely recommended by occupational therapists as part of a sensory diet or oral motor intervention plan. The Chewable Business Card is a particularly useful option for pupils whose sensory profile indicates a preference for front teeth chewing and who have moderate to avid oral sensory needs. It can be specified within an EHCP provision where oral sensory support and self-regulation strategies have been identified as target areas.
• What is the difference between the XT and XXT firmness levels?
  XT (Extra Tough) is the medium firmness level - firmer than Standard, but still fairly chewy and flexible. It is recommended for moderate chewers who sometimes chew through softer items. XXT (Extra Extra Tough) is the firmest level available - very firm with significant resistance. It is recommended for avid chewers who regularly chew through XT or Standard tools and need the longest-lasting option. If you are unsure, start with XT and move up to XXT only if the child chews through it quickly.