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Duration is a foundational component of speech and voicing, and these tubes provide a structured, visual approach to building the prerequisite airflow control needed before advancing to the Horn, Bubble, and Candle Blowing Hierarchies. Therapy Goals Build sustained, controlled oral airflow on a single exhalation Develop abdominal grading as a prerequisite for oral airflow-based therapy activities Provide visual feedback to help clients monitor and extend exhalation duration Establish foundational airflow skills before introducing the Horn, Bubble, and Candle Blowing Hierarchies Support vocalization and verbalization during connected speech tasks Key Benefits Provides clear visual feedback that helps clients understand and self-monitor their airflow duration Serves as an entry-level prerequisite activity before horn, bubble, and candle blowing hierarchies Supports a systematic, hierarchy-based approach to Oral Placement Therapy (OPT) Suitable for use with a wide range of ages and diagnoses Described and referenced in the TalkTools clinical text, allowing for evidence-based implementation Durable and easy to clean for repeated clinical and home use Ideal for: Clients with motor speech disorders including dysarthria and apraxia of speech Children and adults with low oral muscle tone related to cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, or autism spectrum disorder Speech-language pathologists implementing OPT programs requiring controlled airflow Clients beginning work on abdominal grading and respiratory support for speech Clinic, school-based, and home therapy settings What's Included 1 x Set of TalkTools Duration Tubes Product Details Material BPA-free, food-safe plastic Dishwasher safe Top rack only Safety BPA-free, latex-free Referenced in "Oral Placement Therapy for Speech Clarity and Feeding" by Sara Rosenfeld-Johnson Care Instructions Wash thoroughly before first use with warm water and mild soap Clean after each use with warm water and mild soap or place on the top rack of the dishwasher Do not use abrasive scrubbers or harsh chemical cleaners Inspect tubes before each use and replace if any cracking, warping, or damage is present Additional Resources Implement Duration Tubes as part of a comprehensive OPT program. Refer to "Oral Placement Therapy for Speech Clarity and Feeding" for clinical protocols and hierarchy sequencing. Warning: Use with adult supervision at all times. Inspect the product before every use and dispose of it properly at the first sign of damage or deterioration. (function () { var toggles = document.querySelectorAll('.tt-accordion-toggle'); toggles.forEach(function (toggle) { toggle.addEventListener('click', function () { var expanded = this.getAttribute('aria-expanded') === 'true'; var panelId = this.getAttribute('aria-controls'); var panel = document.getElementById(panelId); this.setAttribute('aria-expanded', !expanded); if (expanded) { panel.classList.remove('is-open'); } else { panel.classList.add('is-open'); } }); }); })();
