Therapy Goals
- Provide controlled oral sensory input through sustained biting resistance
- Build jaw strength and grading through repetitive bite exercises
- Support safe biting and chewing skill development
- Improve rotary chew when used with Overland’s Chewing Hierarchy
- Stimulate tongue lateralization during structured oral-motor activities
Key Benefits
- Ergonomic handle designed with input from expert therapists for comfortable, controlled use
- Softest resistance level makes it the ideal starting point in the Bite Tube hierarchy
- Flat-ended design promotes even distribution of bite force
- Integrates into the full Bite Tube Set hierarchy for systematic jaw strengthening
- Durable, food-safe material withstands repeated clinical use
- Dishwasher safe and autoclave safe for easy sanitation between clients
Ideal for
- Children and adults with jaw weakness, jaw instability, or reduced bite force
- Clients with autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, or cerebral palsy requiring jaw strengthening
- SLPs and OTs implementing Oral Placement Therapy (OPT) jaw programs
- Feeding therapists addressing chewing readiness and rotary chew development
- School-based, early intervention, and private practice clinical settings
Product Details
| Color | Yellow |
| Material | Food-grade silicone / thermoplastic elastomer; BPA-free, latex-free, lead-free |
| Resistance level | Soft (Introductory Level 1 in the Bite Tube hierarchy) |
| Dimensions | Approx. 10 x 6 x 0.75 inches |
| Dishwasher safe | Yes |
| Autoclave safe | Yes |
| Safety certifications | BPA-free, latex-free, food-safe |
| Part of | TalkTools Bite Tube Set hierarchy |
| Referenced in | \”Assessment and Treatment of the Jaw\” by Sara Rosenfeld-Johnson, MS, CCC-SLP |
Care Instructions
- Before first use, clean thoroughly with soap and warm water
- After each use, clean promptly with soap and warm water
- Dishwasher safe and autoclave safe
- Avoid harsh abrasives
- Do not share between clients without thorough cleaning
- Inspect before every use and discard at the first sign of damage, cracking, or deterioration
Warning: Use with adult supervision at all times. Not recommended for use while sleeping. Inspect the product before every use and dispose of it properly at the first sign of damage or deterioration.
