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Chewy Tube Yellow Soft Hardness
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√ Chewy Tubes are specialized, non-food oral motor tools used extensively by Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) and Occupational Therapists to develop fundamental biting and chewing skills, and to provide essential sensory input to the mouth.
√ They are an integral part of oral placement therapy (OPT) programs aimed at improving the underlying muscle control needed for clear speech, safe feeding, and sensory regulation.
√ Shape & Material:
T-shaped for easy grasping and to prevent over-insertion. They are made from a resilient, non-toxic, FDA-approved, latex-free, lead-free, PVC-free, and phthalate-free thermo-elastic polymer.
√ Primary Gol:
Jaw Strengthening and Stability: They are used to help individuals develop controlled, repetitive jaw motion for biting and chewing, typically at the molar dentition (back teeth) or gum ridge.
√ Method of Use:
A therapist presents the long, tubular stem laterally (to the side) in the mouth, encouraging the client to bite down and hold, or to engage in rhythmic chewing.
√ Target Population:
Children and adults with oral motor difficulties, developmental delays, autism, sensory processing disorder, or those recovering from jaw trauma/stroke.
√ Sensory Input:
They provide deep proprioceptive input (feedback to the jaw muscles and joints) which can be highly organizing and calming for individuals who seek oral stimulation (e.g., those who chew on clothes or pencils).
*Yellow:
Small Smooth Softest/Smallest. Best for infants, small jaws, or individuals with oral hypersensitivity (sensory defensiveness).
*Red:
Smooth Medium Resistance. Standard size for toddlers, older children, and adults to practice biting and chewing.
*Green:
Textured (Knobs) Medium-Firm Resistance. Used when extra tactile (sensory) input is desired along with strengthening.
*Blue:
Smooth Firmest/Largest. Provides the greatest resistance for adolescents and adults with strong biting muscles or significant oral seeking behaviors.
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By improving jaw stabilization, the tube indirectly supports the fine motor control required for precise, efficient movements of the tongue and lips during speech production.
The discreet and professional appearance ensures that the therapeutic tool is appropriate and accepted for use by older adolescents and adult clients in public environments.
The trustworthy quality control of the Chewy Tube ensures that the specified resistance for each color is always accurate, supporting the integrity of our evidence-based practice.
We utilize the blue tube's firm resistance as a valuable tool for redirecting and substituting non-functional oral habits, such as excessive clenching or chewing on sleeves.
Provides excellent, concentrated proprioceptive input to the jaw, which is often a deeply sought and regulating sensory experience for many of our clients with neurological differences.