ARK Textured Grabber® – a sensory oral motor chew

💪 ARK Textured Grabber® – a sensory oral motor chew with three different surfaces: smooth, round bumps and a rectangular relief. The added texture gives more of the tactile input that sensory “seekers” are looking for, while in feeding therapy the raised surfaces mimic the feel of real food – chewing practice with no food and no risk of choking.

✨ What does this chew develop?

• Biting and chewing skills – three textures in one aid keep the practice varied;
• Sensory tolerance – helps reduce oral sensitivity and move on from purées to lumpier food;
• Jaw strength and stability – a daily workout for the muscles of the mouth;
• Self-regulation – a safe answer to the need to chew (stress, ADHD, autism spectrum).

🎲 How to use it at home?

The handy loop lets a child hold the chew themselves, while the long part reaches the back molars. Encourage them to chew on each of the three surfaces – the different reliefs give a different sensation. When your child chews their shirt, their fingers or their pencils, offer the Grabber® instead – keep it always within reach.

🧑‍🏫 Tips for professionals

The textured surfaces mimic the uneven consistency of food, so the aid is particularly well suited to oral desensitisation programmes and to the move from thickened food to firmer textures. We stock three colour-coded firmness levels: magenta – Standard, the softest, for low oral tone; light green – XT (Medium), medium firmness, for active chewers; royal blue – XXT (Very Firm), the firmest and most durable, for intensive chewers. The smooth-surfaced version is the ARK Grabber® Original.

📦 Specifications

• 1 chew (colour and firmness of your choice);
• P-shaped body with a loop – easy to hold, and the long part reaches the back molars;
• Medical-grade material – free from BPA, PVC, latex, lead and phthalates;
• Made in the USA (at the ARK Therapeutic factory in South Carolina);
• Wash by hand or on the top rack of the dishwasher;
• Inspect regularly and replace at the first signs of wear.

👶 Who is it for?

For children from 3 years (under adult supervision) and for adults. Indispensable for children with sensory needs, for speech and occupational therapy rooms, and for families looking for a safe alternative to chewing on objects.