{"title":"Probes","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"arks-probe-1-pack","title":"ARK's Probe (1 Pack)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tARK's Probe is an excellent tool for oral motor treatment and sensory development.  It has a rectangular tip that is bumpy on one side, striated on the other, and smooth along the edges.  These textured surfaces provide tactile input, awareness, and sensation.  Use it to stimulate the gums, palate, cheek, and tongue through stroking and by applying pressure.  Each Probe is sturdily constructed out of medical grade materials that are FDA compliant and contain no lead, phthalates, PVC, BPA, or latex. This product is dishwasher-safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style='color: rgb(66, 66, 66); font-family: \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;'\u003eThe white handle is rigid for an easy grip.  The blue tip is softer with more \"give\" to be gentle on the lips, tongue, cheeks, and tongue.  At less than 5 inches in length, they’re super lightweight, compact, and portable.  Ideal for oral motor exercises, gum massage, and sensory stimulation whether you’re at home, in therapy, or anywhere in between\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cu\u003eSafety Statement\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThis item is not a toy and should be used under adult supervision at all times. Age 18 months +\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tNo two chewers are the same and depending on how aggressively the client chews there is a risk that this product will not be suitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThis product is not indestructible and over time will become damaged.  It should be regularly checked and removed as soon as damage appears. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"ARK001","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42437349474558,"sku":"ARK021","price":9.76,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6317\/2094\/products\/arks_oral_motor_probe__59585.1580860300.jpg?v=1644588638"},{"product_id":"arks-propreefer-1-pack","title":"ARK's ProPreefer ( 1 Pack)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe proPreefer has long striations around the circumference of its tip that are perfect for when a \"rolling action\" is desired.  Use it to stimulate the gums, palate, and tongue through stroking and by applying pressure.  The textured surfaces provide tactile awareness and sensation.  Unlike similar products on the market, ARK's proPreefer is sturdily constructed out of medical grade materials that are FDA compliant and contain no lead, phthalates, PVC, BPA, or latex. Dishwasher-safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe white handle is rigid for an easy grip.  The yellow tip is softer with more \"give\" to be gentle on the lips, tongue, cheeks, and tongue.  At less than 5 inches in length, they’re super lightweight, compact, and portable.  Ideal for oral motor exercises, gum massage, and sensory stimulation whether you’re at home, in therapy, or anywhere in between.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cu\u003eSafety Statement\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThis item is not a toy and should be used under adult supervision at all times. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tNo two chewers are the same and depending on how aggressively the client chews there is a risk that this product will not be suitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThis product is not indestructible and over time will become damaged.  It should be regularly checked and removed as soon as damage appears. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"ARK001","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42437349638398,"sku":"ARK022","price":9.76,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6317\/2094\/products\/ARK022.jpg?v=1644588642"},{"product_id":"arks-promini-1-pack","title":"ARK's ProMini (1 Pack)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tDesigned for those smaller mouths, ARK's proMini is a smaller version of the Probe.  Use it to stimulate the gums, palate, tongue, lips, and cheeks through stroking and by applying pressure. The textured surfaces provide tactile awareness and sensation.  Each proMini is sturdily constructed out of medical grade materials that are FDA compliant and contain no lead, phthalates, PVC, BPA, or latex.  Dishwasher-safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style='color: rgb(66, 66, 66); font-family: \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;'\u003eThe white handle is rigid for an easy grip.  The turquoise tip is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style='color: rgb(66, 66, 66); font-family: \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;'\u003esofter with more \"give\" to be gentle on the lips, tongue, cheeks, and tongue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style='color: rgb(66, 66, 66); font-family: \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;'\u003e  At less than 5 inches in length, they’re super lightweight, compact, and portable.  Ideal for oral motor exercises, gum massage, and sensory stimulation whether you’re at home, in therapy, or anywhere in between.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cu\u003eSafety Statement\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThis item is not a toy and should be used under adult supervision at all times.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tNo two chewers are the same and depending on how aggressively the client chews there is a risk that this product will not be suitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThis product is not indestructible and over time will become damaged.  It should be regularly checked and removed as soon as damage appears. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"ARK001","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42437349802238,"sku":"ARK023","price":9.76,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6317\/2094\/products\/ARK023.jpg?v=1644588646"},{"product_id":"arks-probutton-set-for-lip-closure-strength","title":"ARK's proButton Set for Lip Closure-Strength","description":"\u003cp style=\"line-height: normal; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #454545; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE;\"\u003eARK’s proButton™ Set is a fun and engaging way to work on lip closure and lip strength, fundamental skills needed for proper speech and feeding development.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c!-- [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: normal; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #454545; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE;\"\u003eSpeech therapists have been doing a \"button pull\" lip closure activity with their clients since the 1970s by tying string through buttons.  ARK's proButton set offers a safer, professional upgrade of that classic oral motor exercise - no more small parts or thin string to worry about.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: normal; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #454545; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE;\"\u003eEach proButton™ set includes two double-sided handles for a total of four different “button” diameters.  The yellow handle has buttons of .5\" and .6\" in diameter (labelled 1 and 2, respectively).  The teal handle has buttons of .7\" and .8\" in diameter (labelled 3 and 4, respectively). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: normal; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #454545; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE;\"\u003eStarting with the largest button that comfortably fits in the individual's mouth, place the \"button\" inside the lips (in front of the teeth).  Have the individual close their lips around the button while you pull and do a gentle \"tug and pull\" motion for resistance.  Eventually transition to the smaller diameter buttons as the individual progresses.  More detailed instructions are included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: normal; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #454545; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE;\"\u003eWorking on lip closure can help improve feeding skills, drinking skills, saliva control, speech sound production, and more.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: #454545; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE;\"\u003e, medical grade, FDA compliant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: #454545; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE;\"\u003eNo BPA, PVC, lead, phthalates, or latex\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: #454545; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE;\"\u003eEach handle measures just under 6\" long\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: #454545; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE;\"\u003eEach \"button\" has a different diameter (.5\", .6\", .7\", and .8\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: #454545; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE;\"\u003eDishwasher-safe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: #454545; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE;\"\u003eSold in a set (1 yellow and 1 teal tool).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: normal; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #454545; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE;\"\u003eCaution: this therapeutic tool should be used under adult supervision at all times.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ARK001","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42438569722110,"sku":"ARK280","price":17.68,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6317\/2094\/products\/280_204.jpg?v=1644605650"},{"product_id":"arks-bite-blocks","title":"ARK's Bite Blocks","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eARK's Jaw Grading Bite Blocks are a specialist oral motor tool designed to develop jaw grading and stability - the controlled jaw movements needed for speech and feeding skills.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each set includes 3 colour-coded blocks with 6 different arm thicknesses, plus instructions with four targeted exercises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Jaw Grading \u0026amp; Stability?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJaw grading is the ability to move the jaw to various controlled heights needed for speech and feeding. For example, note the difference in your jaw when saying \"eee\" vs \"ahhh\", or biting into a cracker vs a sandwich. Jaw stability is the strength, coordination, and endurance to do so without the jaw sliding forward or sideways. These Bite Blocks are firm enough for good resistance during exercises, but not 100% rigid - gentle on the teeth. Each arm also has sensory bumps to grip the teeth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe 6 Jaw Heights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrange Block:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arms 1 (0.125\") and 2 (0.2\") - thinnest\/smallest jaw opening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagenta Block:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arms 3 (0.3\") and 4 (0.4\") - medium jaw opening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTeal Block:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arms 5 (0.5\") and 6 (0.6\") - widest jaw opening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold as a set of 3 blocks (1 orange, 1 magenta, 1 teal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach block: 7.25\" total length; each arm ~2.9\" long x 0.5\" wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes exercise instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the USA, medical grade, FDA compliant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree from BPA, PVC, lead, phthalates, and latex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDishwasher-safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeech and language therapists working on jaw grading and feeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOccupational therapists supporting oral motor development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren and adults with oral motor difficulties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis therapeutic tool should be used under adult supervision at all times.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ARK001","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42438569918718,"sku":"ARK281","price":21.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6317\/2094\/products\/281.jpg?v=1644605656"}],"url":"https:\/\/thinkingtoys.ie\/collections\/probes.oembed","provider":"Thinking Toys","version":"1.0","type":"link"}