Z-vibes are a very helpful tool that occupational therapists can use to provide oral sensory input to address a variety of problem areas. A Z-vibe is a great tool to provide that sensory input to a child’s mouth which over time can help to decrease oral seeking. Children who orally seek will frequently put objects in their mouths, chew on their clothing, etc. Size: The Z-Vibe measures approximately 16.5 cm in length. Recommended for individuals of all ages and abilities under the guidance of a therapist or a trained caregiver. Self-regulation: Some children are oral sensory seekers, meaning they seek input to their mouth to feel regulated and calm. Battery included (Please Note: This is a special Vibe Battery not sold in stores within South Africa we recommend buying a spare).Using Z-vibe vibrations can help to increase awareness of a child’s mouth to help decrease over stuffing and pocketing. Overstuffing of mouth: If children have decreased oral awareness they cannot fully feel what is going on inside of their mouth which can lead to overstuffing or pocketing of food.A Z-vibe can have a variety of textured heads that are interchangeable to provide different sensations and textures that the child will learn to tolerate and over time will assist with helping a child tolerate different food textures. Texture aversion: Children who have difficulty with feeding can have texture aversions which limit their ability to eat a variety of foods.They can also be used outside the mouth on the arms, hands, etc. Using a Z-vibe provides the mouth with vibrating sensory input and can help decrease the sensitivity over time thus allowing them to tolerate sensations with decreased aversion. Use ARK's Z-Vibe tips and attachments to provide tactile stimulation and sensory feedback to the lips, tongue, gums, cheeks, and jaw.
Oral defensiveness: If your child experiences oral defensiveness, they will have an aversive response to touch sensations in and around their mouth.for children who experience difficulties with feeding, sensory integration, oral motor skills, and speech.įrom an occupational therapy approach this tool can be utilized for a variety of reasons: Here Angeliki talks about her 5 favorite Z-Vibe tip attac. Grab a set of kids’ golf clubs and set-up this Speech Put. So, what exactly is a Z-Vibe?Ī Z-Vibe is a therapeutic vibratory tool developed by ARK Therapeutic Services, Inc. A charming addition to any oral sensory motor treatment plan, kids will love incorporating these playful pets into their speech and feeding therapy sessions. Angeliki Xygka is a speech and language therapist, myofunctional therapist, and an ARK consultant. Drinking different textures through a drinking straw, or blowing air through a straw to move objects like pom poms are both great ways to develop a child’s oral muscles. Does your child experience difficulty with feeding or oral sensory processing? If your child currently receives feeding therapy, occupational therapy, or speech therapy, a Z-Vibe might be a tool that the therapist will incorporate.
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