{"product_id":"yellow-chewy-tube","title":"TalkTools® Bite Tube - Yellow","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe TalkTools® Bite Tube – Yellow is a soft, tube-shaped oral-motor tool that provides gentle jaw input as the introductory level (Level 1) in the TalkTools Bite Tube hierarchy. Designed for clients who are beginning to work on bite force and jaw stability, the Yellow tube offers the lowest resistance for safe, comfortable initial jaw-grading exercises. Clients ready to progress may advance to the Red level.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTherapy goals\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide controlled oral sensory input through sustained biting resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild jaw strength and grading through repetitive bite exercises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport safe biting and chewing skill development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImprove rotary chew when used with Overland's Chewing Hierarchy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStimulate tongue lateralization during structured oral-motor activities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eErgonomic handle designed with input from expert therapists for comfortable, controlled use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoftest resistance level makes it the ideal starting point in the Bite Tube hierarchy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat-ended design promotes even distribution of bite force\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrates into the full Bite Tube Set hierarchy for systematic jaw strengthening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable, food-safe material withstands repeated clinical use — dishwasher and autoclave safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBPA-free, latex-free and lead-free food-grade silicone \/ thermoplastic elastomer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren and adults with jaw weakness, jaw instability, or reduced bite force\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClients with autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, or cerebral palsy requiring jaw strengthening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSLPs and OTs implementing Oral Placement Therapy (OPT) jaw programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeeding therapists addressing chewing readiness and rotary chew development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean thoroughly with soap and warm water before first use and promptly after each use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDishwasher safe and autoclave safe; avoid harsh abrasives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not share between clients without thorough cleaning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect before every use and discard at the first sign of damage, cracking, or deterioration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWarning: use with adult supervision at all times. Not recommended for use while sleeping. Referenced in \"Assessment and Treatment of the Jaw\" by Sara Rosenfeld-Johnson, MS, CCC-SLP.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TalkTools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45915324350516,"sku":"3033","price":165.82,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/6062\/3412\/files\/3_32.png?v=1784378827","url":"https:\/\/d0hii2-g1.myshopify.com\/products\/yellow-chewy-tube","provider":"SpeechLab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}