Get the best of both worlds with ARK's Z Grabber - an innovative oral motor tool that combines the benefits of both the Z Vibe and the Grabber. Enjoy all the versatility of the Z-Vibe and its many interchangeable tips plus the added bonus of a chewable "Grabber" loop attached to the plastic handle. For children who crave vibration and sensory stimulation from the Z Vibe, use the Z Grabber to transition them into working on biting and chewing skills with the textured tip and chewable loop. For children who enjoy tactile input from the Grabbers, use the Z Grabber for added sensory input and to transition them into using the various tips of the Z Vibe to work on speech and feeding skills. The loop can also be used as a handle for added convenience.
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 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 Z-Grabber 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.
The Z-Grabber is sold with an extra large bite'n'chew tip. All tips for the Z-Vibe are also compatible with the Z-Grabber. We have included the option to add the brush tips at a discounted price as this is great help for children with hypersensitivity making tooth brushing traumatic. Battery included (this is a special Z Vibe battery not sold in Australian stores).
MADE in the USA out of medical grade, FDA compliant materials that contain NO lead, phthalates, PVC, BPA, or latex.
Caution: this therapeutic tool should be used under adult supervision at all times. When changing tips and/or the battery, please use caution as the unit contains small parts that pose a choking hazard.
