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Its unique shape facilitates exercises targeting the lips, tongue, and perioral muscles, including prerequisite skills for spoon slurp therapy and techniques for the /r/ phoneme. Compatible with the TalkTools Sensi and Sensi Rechargeable. Therapy Goals Facilitate active lip closure during spoon tip activities Develop lip protrusion with tension as a prerequisite for spoon slurp therapy Promote upper lip mobility and controlled lip rounding Provide facial massage for sensory warm-up of perioral musculature Support tongue retraction techniques, including those used in /r/ sound remediation Clear bolus cleanly from spoon surface through coordinated lip and tongue movement Key Benefits Multifunctional tip supports lip, tongue, and facial massage exercises in a single attachment Soft material provides gentle, comfortable contact for sensory-sensitive clients Supports the "Kisses" prerequisite exercise needed for advancing to spoon slurp activities Applicable to phoneme-level work including /r/ sound therapy Compatible with TalkTools Sensi and TalkTools Sensi Rechargeable for vibratory feedback Dishwasher safe for easy cleaning and infection control Made in the USA from BPA-free, latex-free, phthalate-free, and lead-free materials Ideal for: SLPs targeting lip closure, lip protrusion, and upper lip mobility in oral motor therapy Feeding therapists preparing clients for spoon slurp and texture hierarchy exercises Speech therapists working on /r/ phoneme production and placement Clients with autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, or low oral muscle tone Early intervention, school-based, and private practice settings What's Included 1 x Smiley Tip (Soft) Product Details Material Soft, flexible; BPA-free, latex-free, phthalate-free, lead-free Dishwasher safe Yes Country of Origin Made in the USA Compatible with TalkTools Sensi and TalkTools Sensi Rechargeable Care Instructions Clean thoroughly with warm soapy water before first use Clean after each use with warm soapy water or place on the top rack of a dishwasher Do not submerge the Sensi handle unit; the tip alone is dishwasher safe Do not use harsh abrasives or chemical solvents Inspect before each use; discard at the first sign of deterioration, cracking, or damage 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. Additional Resources For more information on applying this tip to phonetic sound work, refer to TalkTools' Phonetic Placement resources available at talktools.com/collections/courses. (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