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Its textured surfaces allow therapists to pair specific textures with corresponding food groups, preparing the oral system for acceptance of a wider variety of textures. Recommended for use under therapist guidance as a complement to the bite tube hierarchy for jaw strengthening. Therapy Goals Provide graded sensory warm-up to the oral cavity before textured food introduction Support acceptance of a variety of textures through systematic oral sensory exposure Address feeding aversion and oral sensory defensiveness through controlled tactile input Provide proprioceptive stimulation for oral sensory-seeking clients who require more input than daily meals can provide Complement bite tube hierarchy exercises as part of a comprehensive oral motor program Key Benefits Varied textured surfaces allow pairing with specific food texture categories for pre-feeding preparation Suited to clients with feeding aversion, sensory integration challenges, or oral sensory-seeking behaviors Can be used for self-presentation by oral sensory seekers requiring additional daily stimulation Easy to clean with mild soap and water Designed to complement structured oral motor programs including the TalkTools bite tube hierarchy Ideal for: Feeding therapists working with clients on texture acceptance and feeding aversion SLPs and OTs implementing oral sensory integration programs Clients with autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing disorder, or sensory-seeking oral behaviors Children with feeding difficulties related to oral hypersensitivity or limited texture acceptance School-based, clinic, and home therapy settings with therapist guidance What's Included 1 x Groovy Chewy Product Details Material Food-safe, BPA-free material Texture Multiple textured surfaces for varied sensory input Care Instructions Clean with mild soap and water before first use Clean with mild soap and water after each use Do not place in a dishwasher or autoclave Inspect regularly for signs of wear, cracking, or material breakdown Replace immediately if deterioration is observed Warning: Use with adult supervision at all times. Not recommended for use while sleeping. 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.add('is-closed'); } else { panel.classList.remove('is-closed'); } }); }); })(); Show more