{"product_id":"ark-squeezer-tip-for-the-z-vibe®","title":"ARK Squeezer Tip for the Z-Vibe®","description":"\u003cp\u003eInvented by Angeliki Xygka, BSc \/ MSc, SLP and developed by ARK, the Squeezer Tips are oral motor tools specifically designed to facilitate biting skills, tongue elevation, and lip closure.  The V shape provides resistance as you squeeze it - perfect for exercising the jaw, tongue and\/or lips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey're exactly the same as the proSqueezer set, but fashioned into tip attachments for the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.liveandthrive.com.au\/products\/ark-z-vibe%C2%AE-vibrating-oral-motor-tool\"\u003eZ-Vibe\u003c\/a\u003e® (Z-Vibe sold separately).  The Squeezer Tip is available in three difficulty levels, sold individually OR as a set: magenta (easiest), yellow (medium), and orange (hardest).  Start with the magenta Squeezer Tip and eventually progress to the yellow and orange ones.  The orange one provides the most resistance for increased difficulty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAngeliki is a speech and language therapist, myofunctional therapist, and SI therapist based in Athens, Greece with over 25 years of experience, specializing in Apraxia, speech and language delay, stuttering, feeding therapy, and tongue thrust therapy.  Be sure to check out the video above where she demonstrates how to use these unique tools.    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn excellent addition to any oral motor tool bag!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg height=\"18\" width=\"25\" alt=\"usa-flag.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-ghsrgu\/product_images\/uploaded_images\/usa-flag.jpg\" title=\"usa-flag.jpg\" class=\"flag\"\u003e Made in the USA\u003c\/strong\u003e, medical grade, FDA compliant \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo lead, phthalates, PVC, BPA, or latex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach tip measures about 3.3\" in length and 1.3\" at the widest part.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in three different versions - magenta (easiest), yellow (medium), or orange (hardest).  Choose which option you'd like from the pull-down menu above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDishwasher-safe (no drying cycle or added heat)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo be used with either the Z-Vibe or Z-Grabber handle (sold separately).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatent pending\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cimg height=\"18\" width=\"20\" alt=\"triangle.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn8.bigcommerce.com\/s-ghsrgu\/product_images\/uploaded_images\/triangle.jpeg\" title=\"triangle.jpeg\" class=\"flag\"\u003e Caution: this therapeutic tool should be used under adult supervision at all times.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEXERCISES TO WORK ON BITING SKILLS:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the proSqueezer in \u003cstrong\u003efront of the mouth\u003c\/strong\u003e and ask the individual to bite down 5 times using the front teeth.  Then bite and hold for up to 5 seconds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the proSqueezer in \u003cstrong\u003ebetween the premolars to one side\u003c\/strong\u003e.  Ask the individual to bite down 5 times.  Then bite and hold for up to 5 seconds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepeat on the \u003cstrong\u003eother side\u003c\/strong\u003e of the mouth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEXERCISES TO WORK ON LIP CLOSURE:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"MailOutline\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the proSqueezer in front of the mouth and ask the individual to squeeze the lips closed 5 times (using only the lips, no teeth).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThen ask them to squeeze and hold for up to 5 seconds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTO WORK ON TONGUE ELEVATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"MailOutline\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the V part of the proSqueezer partly inside the mouth.  Instruct the individual to lift the tool up with the tip of their tongue (using only the tongue, without the jaw assisting).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThen ask them to squeeze and hold for up to 5 seconds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ARK Therapeutic","offers":[{"title":"1 Magenta (Easiest)","offer_id":48542961303779,"sku":"ZVSQZMGT","price":11.85,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Yellow (Medium)","offer_id":48542961336547,"sku":"ZVSQZYLW","price":11.85,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Orange (Hardest)","offer_id":48542961369315,"sku":"ZVSQZORG","price":11.85,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/0099\/8115\/files\/5576_source_1738815473.jpg?v=1774430726","url":"https:\/\/www.liveandthrive.com.au\/products\/ark-squeezer-tip-for-the-z-vibe%c2%ae","provider":"Live and Thrive Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}