{"product_id":"ark-bite-blocks-for-jaw-grading-single-or-set","title":"ARK Bite Blocks for Jaw Grading - Single or Set","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eARK’s Jaw Grading Bite Blocks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e are a great complement to any oral motor tool box.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eSpecially designed to work on jaw grading and stability, each arm has a different thickness to practice various jaw heights:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe orange arms are .125” and .2” thick (labeled 1 and 2, respectively)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe magenta arms are .3” and .4” thick (labeled 3 and 4, respectively)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe teal arms are .5” and .6” thick (labeled 5 and 6, respectively)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWhat is jaw grading and stability?  J\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eaw grading is the ability to have controlled movements of the jaw to various jaw heights needed for speech and feeding skills.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eFor example, note the difference in your jaw when saying “eee” vs “ahhh”.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eOr, imagine biting into a cracker vs a sandwich\/burger.  Your jaw has to open to different heights to accommodate those different sounds and foods.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eJaw stability is the strength, coordination, and endurance needed to do so without the jaw sliding forward and\/or sideways.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese Bite Blocks are firm for good resistance during jaw exercises, but not 100% rigid to be gentle on the teeth (for softer options to work on chewing skills, see the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.arktherapeutic.com\/arks-y-chew-oral-motor-chew\/\"\u003eGrabber\u003c\/a\u003e and\/or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.arktherapeutic.com\/arks-y-chew-oral-motor-chew\/\"\u003eY-Chew\u003c\/a\u003e).  Each arm also has gentle sensory bumps to grip the teeth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold individually or as a set\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cimg class=\"flag\" title=\"triangle.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn8.bigcommerce.com\/s-ghsrgu\/product_images\/uploaded_images\/triangle.jpeg\" alt=\"triangle.jpeg\" width=\"20\" height=\"18\"\u003e Caution: this therapeutic tool should be used under adult supervision at all times.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sensory Connect","offers":[{"title":"Orange - Thinnest","offer_id":47293127164161,"sku":null,"price":9.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Magenta - Medium","offer_id":47293127196929,"sku":null,"price":9.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Teal - Thickest","offer_id":47293127229697,"sku":null,"price":9.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Set of 3","offer_id":47293127262465,"sku":null,"price":25.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/2688\/5633\/files\/IMG_8989-edited__30414.jpg?v=1768258857","url":"https:\/\/www.sensoryconnect.com.au\/products\/ark-bite-blocks-for-jaw-grading-single-or-set","provider":"Sensory Connect ABN 87895749138","version":"1.0","type":"link"}