Oral Motor Skills

• Use these orofacial practice cards to help children correctly position their lips, tongue, jaw and palate, to enhance the coordination and strength of their orofacial muscles. • These muscles are used in speech articulation, phonation, chewing, and swallowing, among other functions. • Set of (72) 11.6 x 8.3 cm photo colour cards, in thick cardboard. • A great tool for speech-language pathologists and speech therapists. • Orofacial praxis cards are used in Myofunctional Therapy (TMF) which is especially recommended to achieve proper coordination of the tongue and facial muscles. • The Logo-Bits Method was developed by an expert speech therapist, specializing in language and communication disorders.

An excellent way to transition babies straight from bottles to straw drinking, skipping sippy cups. Straws strengthen the mouth muscles and encourage tongue retraction and lip closure. Includes: (1) 236 ml easy-to-squeeze bear bottle with a snap-close cap, 1 Select-Flow valve (so liquid does not flow back down the straw), 20.3 cm of polytubing (reusable, chewable, durable alternative to traditional straws), (1) 1.9 cm yellow Lip Blok® (prevents kids from biting on the straw or putting it too far into their mouths), 12 straws, and instructions on how to teach straw drinking. Dishwasher-safe. Contains no phthalates, PVC, BPA, or latex. 5 x 13 cm.

Versatile tool for oral motor treatment, feeding therapy, and sensory development. Use it to stimulate the gums, palate, lips, cheek, and tongue. White handle is rigid for an easy grip. Features a rectangular tip that is bumpy on one side, striated on the other, and smooth along the edges. Does not vibrate. Dishwasher-safe. Latex free. 12.7 cm. Blue.

The prism-shaped chewy toppers feature a closed rounded top. Set of 3, each with a different texture: smooth, dotted and ridged. Latex-free. In navy colour. Fit standard-size pencils and pens. Encourage oral motor stimulation and add a nice touch of weight to hand-writing tools. Designed for mild to moderate chewers. Therapeutic Pencil Toppers Promote oral motor development and can also double as a safe outlet for the sensory need to chew. Toppers slide on standard #2 pencils. Use with eraser-less pencils. Contain no latex. Important: Use only under supervision. Because of the nature of the use, wear/tear should be expected eventually, depending on the amount and intensity of the chewing.

Players blow on a ball to direct it through obstacles and reach their goal. The game features 2 fun 3D scenes to exercise intensity, strength and directional blowing skills, to develop optimum breathing patterns. Includes 12 obstacles and 8 cork balls (ø 3 cm). For 1 or 2 players.

Four fun games which help to exercise blowing intensity, strength and directional skills to develop optimum breathing patterns and strengthen muscle tone of organs involved in speech. Includes (1) 30.5 x 22 cm blowing tray, 1 football template, 2 islands semi-templates, 8 styrofoam balls, and the instructions with advice. In a sturdy carry case. 1 or 2 players.

Affixed to the pencil, these rubber tubes fulfill the need for oral tactile and proprioceptive stimulation. The action of chewing helps with concentration while reducing anxiety and tension. Fits most pencils, 5 cm long. 5-pack.

This clever phone-like device allows children to hear themselves clearly while making sounds or speaking softly into it. Can be used to monitor phrasing and expression (sound, duration, pitch and stress) and regulate speech. Lightweight for easy handling. Made of break-resistant, colourful and washable plastic. 16.3 cm long. Assorted colours.