Therapy Goals
- Increase sensory awareness in the muscles of the jaw and lips before exercise, feeding, and speech tasks
- Reduce muscle fixing and tightening as a preparatory step for Oral Placement Therapy (OPT) activities
- Satisfy the need for TMJ stimulation as a replacement for negative oral habits
- Stimulate lip rounding as preparation for speech sounds including /oo/, /oh/, /w/, /r/, /sh/, and /ch/ (Unicorn)
- Stimulate lip closure as preparation for speech sounds including /m/, /b/, and /p/ (Unicorn)
- Introduce spoon feeding for clients who are fearful of oral feeding activities (Unicorn)
Key Benefits
- Two distinct Jiggler shapes address both lip-rounding and lip-closure preparatory goals
- Vibration provides calming, organizing sensory input before oral motor exercises
- Effective as a preparatory tool before Muscle-Based Exercises, feeding activities, and speech tasks
- Can reduce reliance on negative oral habits by satisfying the need for TMJ stimulation
- Useful for clients who are fearful of oral feeding, supporting gradual introduction to spoon feeding
- Fun, engaging designs that are appropriate for a wide range of ages
Ideal for:
- Clients with sensory processing differences who require oral sensory preparation before therapy
- Children and adults with autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, or Down syndrome
- Clients with negative oral habits that involve jaw or TMJ stimulation
- Clients who are fearful of spoon feeding or other oral feeding activities
- Speech-language pathologists and occupational therapists using OPT or sensory-motor feeding approaches
- Clinic, school-based, and home therapy settings
What’s Included
- 1 x TalkTools Unicorn Jiggler OR 1 x TalkTools Sloth Jiggler
Not Included
- 2 x AA batteries required for each Jiggler (batteries not included)
Product Details
| Power source | 2 x AA batteries per unit (not included) |
| Material | BPA-free, food-safe material |
| Safety | BPA-free, latex-free |
Care Instructions
- Wash the oral contact surfaces before first use with warm water and mild soap
- Clean oral contact surfaces after each use with warm water and mild soap
- Do not submerge the battery compartment or electronic components in water
- Do not place in the dishwasher
- Do not use abrasive scrubbers or harsh chemical cleaners
- Inspect before each use and replace if any damage is present
Warning: Do NOT use this product with clients who have been diagnosed with seizure disorders that are stimulated by vibration. Therapist and parent supervision required at all times.
