Therapy Goals
- Develop tongue retraction through graded straw drinking across twelve sequential stages
- Improve jaw-lip-tongue dissociation using structured straw resistance and shape variations
- Build controlled tongue movement and tongue grading for improved speech and feeding function
- Strengthen lip rounding and protrusion as a foundation for target speech sounds
- Promote oral motor skill carryover through a motivating, functional daily activity
Key Benefits
- Complete hierarchy kit: implements the TalkTools Straw Hierarchy from stage 1 through 12
- Measurable progression: twelve stages provide clear benchmarks for therapy tracking and data collection
- Expanded contents: includes one of each straw in the hierarchy, one replacement Straw #1, and two lip blocks
- Adult option available: Adult Straw Kit variant supports mature clients needing adult-specific sizing
- Protocol included: TalkTools original instruction booklet provides hierarchy guidelines
- Continuing education option: a one-hour online Straw Therapy course is available for clinicians seeking more depth
Ideal for:
- Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) implementing OPT straw hierarchies for speech clarity
- Feeding therapists targeting tongue retraction and lip rounding in pediatric and adult clients
- Clients with tongue thrust, open-mouth posture, or jaw-lip-tongue dissociation difficulties
- Children and adults with cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorder, or low muscle tone
- School-based, early intervention, and private practice settings
What’s Included
- 1 x each straw in the TalkTools Straw Hierarchy (colors may vary)
- 1 x replacement Straw #1
- 2 x lip blocks
- 1 x TalkTools original instruction booklet
- Adult Straw Kit includes: Straw 2, Straw 3, Straw 4, Straw 5, Straw 6, Straw 7, Straw 8, Adult Straw with Blue Lip Block, 2 x Straw A/B, Straw C, Straw D, Yellow Lip Block, and Red Lip Block.
Product Details
| Material | BPA-free plastic |
| Dishwasher safe | No |
| Safety and compliance | BPA-free |
| Referenced in | TalkTools one-hour online Straw Therapy course |
Care Instructions
- Before first use, clean each straw with warm soapy water; rinse thoroughly
- After each use, rinse straws with warm soapy water; allow to air dry completely
- Not dishwasher safe
- Avoid harsh abrasives or chemical solvents
- Inspect straws before every use; replace any that show cracking, discoloration, 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.
