Therapy Goals
- Increase sensory awareness in the jaw and lip muscles to reduce oral tension and promote normalized oral function
- Improve lip closure and tongue retraction before exercise, feeding, and speech activities (Shark model)
- Encourage lip rounding and protrusion to support spoon slurping and straw drinking development (Turtle model)
- Support bilabial sound development, including /m/, /b/, and /p/ (Shark model)
- Build skills for vowel and consonant production, including /oo/, /oh/, /w/, /r/, /sh/, and /ch/ (Turtle model)
- Replace negative oral habits with structured, therapist-directed oral sensory input
Key Benefits
- Vibration output delivers controlled, graded sensory input to jaw and lip musculature
- Shark model targets anterior tongue placement and lip closure goals for feeding and bilabial speech sounds
- Turtle model supports lip rounding, protrusion, and pre-feeding skills for spoon and straw use
- Compatible with TalkTools flat-mouthed horns and tongue depressor accessories for integrated oral placement therapy sessions
- Addresses negative oral habits through structured sensory input under therapist guidance
- Designed for external use only, supporting safe and controlled therapeutic application
- Compact and portable for clinical, school-based, and home settings
Ideal for:
- Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) specializing in Oral Placement Therapy (OPT) and pediatric feeding therapy
- Occupational therapists (OTs) addressing oral sensory processing and oral-motor development
- Clients with autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, or other diagnoses affecting oral-motor function
- Children with oral hypersensitivity or texture aversion who require sensory desensitization support
- Pre-feeding and early intervention programs
- School-based, private practice, and home-based therapy settings
- Parents and caregivers implementing therapist-directed home programs
What’s Included
- 1 x Shark Jiggler OR 1 x Turtle Jiggler
Not Included
- AA batteries required for operation
Product Details
| Material | Food-safe, FDA-compliant plastic; free from BPA, latex, lead, and phthalates |
| Power source | AA batteries (not included) |
| Intended use | External use only; chewing on these tools is not recommended |
| Safety and compliance | FDA compliant; free from BPA, latex, lead, and phthalates |
| Tool compatibility | Compatible with TalkTools flat-mouthed horns and tongue depressor accessories |
Care Instructions
- Clean thoroughly with soap and warm water before first use
- Clean after each use with soap and warm water or a mild, non-abrasive disinfectant
- Surface clean only; do not submerge in water
- Do not place in dishwasher or autoclave
- Do not use harsh abrasives, bleach, or chemical solvents
- Inspect the tool before every use and dispose of it properly at the first sign of damage or deterioration
Warning: Do NOT use this tool with clients who have been diagnosed with seizure disorders that are stimulated by vibration. Intended for external use only with adult supervision at all times. Chewing on these tools is not recommended.
