ARK's DnZ-Vibe® (Aluminum Handle)

Code: DnZV100CAR
Price: $39.99

ARK's DnZ-Vibe® is a unique vibratory tool with extraordinary versatility for oral motor therapy and beyond. Even though it is only the size of a ball point pen, the DnZ-Vibe® provides a vast range of sensory stimulation. With over 30 interchangeable tips available in different shapes, sizes, colors, and scents, the possibilities are endless!

Why Vibration?
Most people are either auditory or visual learners. Sometimes, however, these two senses are not enough, and we must look to other options, such as the sense of touch. Speech-Language Pathologists have been trained to use tactile input to teach individuals how to lateralize their tongue, elevate their tongue tip, make a tongue bowl, close their lips, learn a rotary chew, position the articulators for sound production, and various other oral motor skills. The DnZ-Vibe® is a tool to help therapists work on these skills in and around the mouth. It can always be used in the off position without vibration. Or, it can be turned on for additional sensory input with its smooth, gentle vibrations. Vibration provides a new level of sensory stimulation to increase awareness and to draw more acute attention to the articulators. Many individuals also find vibration to be calming and soothing.

ARK's Spare Parts Kit

Code: SPartsKitAR
Price: $11.99

This kit comes with everything you need to make your unit brand new: 1 dust cap, 1 motor assembly, 1 battery, 2 compression springs, and 1 Switch Tip.

ARK's Vibe Battery (3 Pack)

Code: BA103AR
Price: $8.25

ARK's Vibes were specifically engineered with portability in mind, hence their compact and lightweight design. In order for the handle to have such a slim diameter, the Vibes come with a special battery not sold in stores. Buy a spare!

Please note: the batteries sold with these units have very little rust protection. Effective rust inhibitors are usually not safe, and so our batteries do not have these hazardous coatings. This means, however, that they are more susceptible to water and/or moisture. Please use extra caution. If you suspect that any water and/or moisture has entered inside the handle, simply lay all of the components out on a towel and allow them to dry overnight.

ARK's Vibe Battery (7 Pack)

Code: BA107AR
Price: $17.99

ARK's Vibes were specifically engineered with portability in mind, hence their compact and lightweight design. In order for the handle to have such a slim diameter, the Vibes come with a special battery not sold in stores. Buy a spare!

Please note: the batteries sold with these units have very little rust protection. Effective rust inhibitors are usually not safe, and so our batteries do not have these hazardous coatings. This means, however, that they are more susceptible to water and/or moisture. Please use extra caution. If you suspect that any water and/or moisture has entered inside the handle, simply lay all of the components out on a towel and allow them to dry overnight.

Make Your Own DnZ-Vibe® Kit

Code: MYOK100AR
Price: $43.50

NEW! Choose from ARK's most popular tips to create your own custom kit! Simply select a color for your plastic DnZ-Vibe® handle and then add five tips of your choice from the pull-down menus above. All parts are sold in a handy plastic carrying case. The unit comes with a special Vibe Battery not available in stores.

ARK's Every Y-Chew Combo Pack

Code: YC4PKGAR
Price: $22.75

ARK's Y-Chew® is another great product to assist in oral exploration and to increase movement in the cheek, tongue, lips, and jaw. Use it to develop biting and chewing skills, to decrease oral sensitivities to textures, and to assist in the reduction of teeth grinding. The handle allows for an easy grip, and the extensions on the top part of the "y" make it easy to reach the upper and lower back molar area. Each arm has a different texture: one smooth, one ribbed, and one with gentle bumps. Because the Y-Chews® are a non-food item, you can avoid the risk of choking while working on feeding skills. The handle measures 2½ inches and the extensions measure 1¾ and 1¼ inches respectively. Each Y-Chew® is constructed of medical grade materials that are FDA compliant and contain no lead, phthalates, PVC, BPA, or latex. As with all of ARK's products, the Y-Chew® is made right here in the USA.

ARK's Grabber® & Grabber XT® Combo Pack

Code: GA101CAR
Price: $11.99

As a mouthing tool, ARK's Grabber® provides an excellent opportunity for the mouth to play through jaw movement, tongue movement, and oral exploration. The chewy, resilient material can help with oral defensiveness and food aversions by de-sensitizing the mouth. It is also a safe and durable alternative to tooth-grinding and/or chewing on hazardous non-food items. The Grabber XT® is an Xtra Tough version of the Grabber®. It is constructed of a firmer material so individuals can exert more jaw pressure, but it remains chewy and resilient. Each Grabber® is constructed of medical grade materials that are FDA compliant and contain no lead, phthalates, PVC, BPA, or latex. The resilient material is solid with no through holes or crevices that could harbor bacteria or saliva.

ARK's Textured Grabber® & Grabber XT® Combo

Code: GA100TEXComboAR
Price: $11.99

Save money by buying ARK's Textured Grabber® and Textured Grabber XT® together!

Designed for individuals who exert more jaw pressure, the Textured Grabber XT® is an Xtra Tough version of ARK's Textured Grabber®. It is constructed of a firmer material, but remains chewy and resilient. As mouthing tools, both of these Grabbers® provide an excellent opportunity for the mouth to play through jaw movement, tongue movement, and oral exploration. They can also help with oral defensiveness and food aversions by de-sensitizing the mouth and introducing it to new textures that simulate the textures of real food. Furthermore, they are also a safe and durable alternative to tooth-grinding and/or chewing on hazardous non-food items. The citrus scent is sure to spark the interest of all ages! Each Grabber® is constructed of medical grade materials that are FDA compliant and contain no lead, phthalates, PVC, BPA, or latex. The resilient material is solid with no through holes or crevices that could harbor bacteria or saliva.

ARK's Cip-Kup™ Assembly

Code: Cip-kupSAR
Price: $19.99

ARK's Cip-Kup™ Assembly includes: 1 flexible Cip-Kup™ bottle, 1 Lip Blok™ (standard ¾" size), 8 inches of special polytube, 1 select-flow valve, and 12 clear straws.

ARK's Cip-Kup™ allows individuals to learn or re-learn straw drinking with less effort. It also makes drinking easier for individuals with difficulties generating and maintaining suction - simply squeeze the liquid to the desired height and release. The valve will allow fluid to remain in the straw without flowing back into the cup, thereby reducing the air ingested and the effort required to drink (notice the juice staying at the top of the straw in one of the pictures above). The valve also slows the flow of fluid, which allows for more control over the quantity of fluid taken with each sip and helps to ensure that fluid is deposited in the front of the mouth. Users experience less coughing and choking while drinking with the Cip-Kup™ and tend to consume more fluid. It can also make the move from bottle-feeding to cup drinking an easier transition. When purchased, the valve opening is set for moderate restriction for users who tend to aspirate when taking too much fluid in one swallow. The valve can also be trimmed to increase the flow, further decreasing the effort required to drink. Use a Lip Blok™ to discourage biting on the straw or inserting the straw too far into the mouth. It is not recommended that the Cip-Kup™ be used with carbonated beverages. ARK's Cip-Kup™ is made of medical grade materials that are FDA compliant and contain no lead, phthalates, PVC, BPA, or latex. All parts are dishwasher-safe and available separately.

Make Your Own Drinking Kit

Code:Drinking100AR
Price: $46.50

NEW! Customize a feeding kit for your own personalized needs, and save money doing it! Each kit comes complete with 1 box of Glad Flex Straws (40 straws in each box) and a sturdy plastic carrying box for storage at home or on-the-go. To add additional items to the kit, simply select four items from the pull down menus above. You also have the option to add a set of 3 Dishwasher Cleaning Bags to your kit for an additional $2. Use these bags for easy cleaning of small items, such as the valves, straw clips, and even Lip Bloks.

ARK's Select-Flow Valves

Code: SFVxAR
Price: $4.99

These select-flow valves can be used with the Cip-Kup™, as well as with most regular drinking straws. They allow fluid to remain in the straw without flowing back into the cup, which is great for individuals who have difficulty generating and maintaining suction. By keeping fluid at the top of the straw, this valve can also make the move from bottle-feeding to cup drinking an easier transition. When purchased, the valve opening is set for moderate restriction for users who tend to aspirate when taking too much fluid in one swallow. The valve can be trimmed to increase the flow, thereby decreasing the effort required to drink. Adjust the flow you need by cutting back the tapered stem of the valve with scissors as shown. Each valve is made of medical grade materials that are FDA compliant and contain no lead, phthalates, PVC, BPA, or latex.

ARK's Flexible Lip Blok® (3 Pack of Firm)

Code: LPBLFC103AR
Price: $9.99

ARK's popular Lip Blok® now comes in two flexible versions - firm and soft. The firm Lip Blok® is made out of a firm yet flexible material. The soft Lip Blok® is made out of a softer, more flexible material. The pliable material of both versions allows you to cut the mouthpiece to any desired length with a pair of scissors. They fit into most regular drinking straws and can also be pressed over Krazy Straws.

ARK's Flexible Lip Blok® (3 Pack of Soft)

Code: LPBLFL103AR
Price: $9.99

ARK's popular Lip Blok® now comes in two flexible versions - firm and soft. The firm Lip Blok® is made out of a firm yet flexible material. The soft Lip Blok® is made out of a softer, more flexible material. The pliable material of both versions allows you to cut the mouthpiece to any desired length with a pair of scissors. They fit into most regular drinking straws and can also be pressed over Krazy Straws.

ARK's Lip Blok® (6 Pack of 1/4")

Code: LPBL325AR
Price: $12.75

ARK's Lip Blok® prevents individuals from biting the straw and/or inserting the straw too far into the mouth. Use these mouthpieces to discourage tongue-thrusting, to promote tongue retraction, and to correct overall tongue position. They can also be helpful with tensing for controlled lip and tongue movement. The Lip Blok® fits into any regular straw and comes in three different lengths - 1/4", 1/2", and the standard 3/4". Each Lip Blok® is constructed of medical grade materials that are FDA compliant and contain no lead, phthalates, PVC, BPA, or latex. This listing is for 6 Lip Bloks (1/4" in length), cups and straws sold separately.

ARK's Every Lip Blok™ Combo Pack

Code: ELBL100AR
Price: $12.99

ARK's Lip Blok™ prevents individuals from biting the straw and/or inserting the straw too far into the mouth. Use these tools to discourage tongue-thrusting, to promote tongue retraction, and to correct overall tongue position. They can also be helpful with tensing for controlled lip and tongue movement. Try varying the liquid consistencies to supplement your other intervention strategies for increasing sensory awareness, symmetry, coordination, graded control for liquids, jaw stability, and lip, tongue, and cheek function. The Lip Blok™ fits into any regular straw and comes in three different lengths - 1/4", 1/2", and the standard 3/4". They are also available in a flexible material (firm and soft) that allows you to cut them to any desired length. This kit includes one of each Lip Blok™ (the three sizes plus the two flexible versions). Cups and straws sold separately. Each Lip Blok™ is constructed of medical grade materials that are FDA compliant and contain no lead, phthalates, PVC, BPA, or latex.

ARK's One-Way & Select-Flow Valve Straw Clip Combo

Code: OWSFclipcomboAR
Price: $15.99

Limited time offer! Save over $4 by buying this combo pack. ARK's new straw clip helps manage difficult situations by holding the straw securely to the cup. This kit comes with 3 one-way straws, 3 regular straws (each with a select-flow valve), 6 clips, and 2 Lip Bloks™. Colors may vary. Cup not included.

ARK's Stainless Steel Vangi Valve

Code: Vangi_ValveAR
Price: $21.99

Similar to the select-flow valve, the Vangi Valve makes drinking easier by keeping the straw full of fluid, thereby reducing the air ingested and the effort required to drink. The valve also slows the flow of fluid, which allows for more control over the quantity of fluid taken with each sip and helps to ensure that fluid is deposited in the front of the mouth. Users experience less coughing and choking and tend to consume more fluid. Unlike the select-flow valve, however, the Vangi Valve is a life-time valve made out of medical grade stainless steel that will not rust! It is easy to take apart, clean, and put back together, which is especially important if you use thick fluids (many other valves clog and cannot be cleaned out) Included in the package is an extra stainless steel ball and washer. All parts can be boiled in water to ensure sanitary conditions. The Vangi Valve can be used with either the Cip-Kup™, Sip-Tip®, or most regular drinking straws.