ARK's Grabber XXT® is the "Xtra Xtra Tough" version of the original Grabber® — the firmest and longest-lasting option in the Grabber range, designed for avid chewers and individuals who prefer very firm resistance during therapeutic chewing.Invented by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP, the Grabber® features an innovative P-shape with an easy-to-hold loop and a long extension for reaching the back molars. The XXT is firmer than the XT but still resilient with enough "give" to allow for safe, effective therapeutic chewing.How It Can Be Used To exercise the lips, tongue, cheeks, and jaw through oral exploration As an oral fidget for sensory seekers craving proprioceptive input As a safe alternative to chewing on hands, knuckles, shirts, or pencils As an alternative to tooth-grinding or thumb-sucking To help decrease oral defensiveness and food aversions To practise biting and chewing without the risk of choking To build oral strength, mobility, and control To satisfy the urge to chew for individuals fed through a g-tube Chewing Levels Available Standard (Soft) — softest, chewy level; ideal for mild chewers and oral motor work XT / Medium Firm — firmer but still chewy; for moderate chewers XXT / Very Firm — most firm and most resistant; the longest-lasting option for avid/heavy chewers. This listing: Blue (XXT). Product Details Measures approx. 5" long, just under 2" across the loop, 0.5" thick Innovative P-shape with easy-to-hold loop and back-molar extension Sold individually Age: 18 months+ Made in the USA by ARK Therapeutic — medical grade, FDA compliant No lead, phthalates, PVC, BPA, or latex Perfect For Avid and heavy chewers who go through softer chew tools quickly Individuals who prefer very firm resistance during chewing Children and adults working on oral motor skills Individuals with autism, ADHD, sensory processing disorder, or anxiety Speech-language pathologists and occupational therapists Caution: Not a toy. Adult supervision required at all times. No chew tool is indestructible — inspect regularly and replace if signs of wear appear. For the toughest chew tool overall, see ARK's Y-Chew XXT.
