Beckman Tri-Chew - Blue

The Beckman Tri-Chew is an oral sensory device developed by Debra Beckman featuring bumps, ridges, and swirls designed to simulate the varied textures of food and support functional chewing development. The textured surfaces provide targeted sensory input to the lips, gums, and tongue, making it a practical tool for oral desensitization and sensory-based feeding therapy. The Blue variant is the soft option, suitable for clients who are beginning oral sensory work.

Therapy Goals

• Provide graded tactile sensory input to the lips, gums, and tongue to support desensitization
• Simulate diverse food textures to prepare clients for functional chewing
• Build tolerance for oral touch and varied sensory stimulation
• Support the development of lateral tongue movement and functional chewing patterns

Key Benefits

• Multi-textured surface (bumps, ridges, and swirls) targets diverse areas of the oral cavity
• Soft Blue variant is ideal for clients new to oral sensory work or with heightened sensitivity
• Firm Green variant available separately for progression to greater resistance
• Developed by Debra Beckman, a recognized leader in oral motor therapy
• Compact and easy to use in clinical and home settings

Ideal For

• Children and adults with oral tactile hypersensitivity or hyposensitivity
• Clients with autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing disorders, or feeding difficulties
• Individuals working toward functional chewing of age-appropriate foods
• Speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and feeding therapists
• School-based, private practice, and home therapy settings

Care Instructions

• Wash before first use with mild soap and warm water; rinse thoroughly
• Clean after each use with mild soap and water
• Not dishwasher safe; hand wash only
• Do not use harsh abrasives or chemical disinfectants
• Inspect before every use; discard at the first sign of tears, bite-throughs, or deterioration