[{"id":83981500506,"handle":"at-home","updated_at":"2022-06-30T07:10:42+02:00","published_at":"2019-03-02T16:47:24+02:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"global","title":"At Home","body_html":"Home is where we have to manage our kids' anxiety away from the pressure of school. It is also where they feel safe enough to let the meltdown that has been building out. That is why it is important to create a safe environment at home free from too much sensory stimulation where they can recharge.","image":{"created_at":"2019-03-02T16:59:00+02:00","alt":null,"width":500,"height":500,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0049\/6487\/6378\/collections\/athome_icon_4b15d031-d9f1-48a2-bede-d8f16dde770a.jpg?v=1593516857"}},{"id":91859484762,"handle":"chewables-chewelry","updated_at":"2022-06-30T10:05:01+02:00","published_at":"2019-07-04T00:52:17+02:00","sort_order":"created-desc","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"global","title":"Chewables","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eChewelry\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis jewelry that's chewable (chew + jewelry = “chewelry”). When kids love to chew of their shirts, cuffs or pencils, chewable necklaces and pencil toppers are a way to safely satisfy that need (instead of chewing on other potentially harmful items like pencils, pens, shirts, toys, etc.).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy is chewelry needed? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChewing can be a very effective way to calm and self-regulate, especially if you're anxious or need to focus. It’s similar to biting your fingernails when nervous, or pacing back and forth. Needing to chew on non-food items is often sensory-related, but not always.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease remember that chewable necklaces are not indestructible - please read our guide to selecting the right chewable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.autismresources.co.za\/pages\/how-to-choose-the-right-chewable\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Choosing the right chewable\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebefore you make your selection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","image":{"created_at":"2019-07-04T00:58:42+02:00","alt":null,"width":500,"height":500,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0049\/6487\/6378\/collections\/chewlry.png?v=1593523348"}},{"id":204097454230,"handle":"care","updated_at":"2022-06-30T06:39:36+02:00","published_at":"2020-06-30T15:24:50+02:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"global","title":"Personal Care","body_html":"","image":{"created_at":"2020-06-30T22:07:41+02:00","alt":null,"width":500,"height":500,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0049\/6487\/6378\/collections\/care.jpg?v=1593547662"}},{"id":204098306198,"handle":"sensory","updated_at":"2022-06-30T15:55:06+02:00","published_at":"2020-06-30T15:30:57+02:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"global","title":"Sensory Toys","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eSensory Toys can be very valuable to manage anxiety and fidgeting. They keep idle hands busy and allow our kids to shift their focus when they become anxious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll our sensory toys are tested thoroughly by our two very eager young testers and they have the final say on whether we sell them. We have three very important criteria when selecting sensory toys:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey must not make a noise \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt must take at least a month of intense abuse to break them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt must be very difficult to shatter the TV's glass surface with them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","image":{"created_at":"2020-06-30T21:56:00+02:00","alt":null,"width":500,"height":500,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0049\/6487\/6378\/collections\/sensory.jpg?v=1593546961"}},{"id":86222700634,"handle":"therapeutic-tools","updated_at":"2022-06-30T10:05:01+02:00","published_at":"2019-04-01T23:56:16+02:00","sort_order":"created","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"global","title":"Therapy Aids","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eAs we discussed the concept of the Neurodiversity Shop with various psychologists and therapists in the field, we found that, just like the rest of us, they also struggle to find everything they need. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo we are starting the process of identifying how we can help and what we can make available.\u003c\/p\u003e","image":{"created_at":"2019-04-01T23:56:55+02:00","alt":null,"width":500,"height":500,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0049\/6487\/6378\/collections\/header_therapy.jpg?v=1593538384"}}]
ARK's Y-Chew® is an oral motor chew tool with 3 extensions to chew on. Each "arm" of the Y shape features a different texture: one smooth, one ribbed, and one with gentle bumps for a varying sensory experience.
Use ARK's Y-Chew as an oral fidget for sensory seekers who crave chewing, or for anyone who needs to chew for any reason (as a safe alternative to biting your nails or grinding your teeth, as a way for individuals fed via g-tube to still be able to chew on something orally, and so forth). The Y-Chew is also a staple oral motor/feeding therapy tool. Use it to practice biting/chewing skills without the risk of choking, or to work on jaw strength and stability, or to help decrease oral sensitivities/food aversions.
XT / Medium Firm - XT stands for "Xtra Tough." These are firmer, but still somewhat chewy. Recommended for moderate chewers. Or, individuals working on building jaw strength.
3 different 'arms' to chew on - all long enough to reach the back molars.
Ribs and bumps provide added sensory input.
All made in the USA.
Medical grade, FDA compliant, NO lead, phthalates, PVC, BPA, or latex.
From ARK:
Caution: This product is not a toy. Although these chew tools are sturdy and durable, no chew tool is indestructible. Wear/tear may be expected given the nature of the intended use. How long they last is typically equal to the amount and intensity of the chewing, as well as other variables (such as jaw strength, stress/anxiety levels, if other sensory strategies are in place, etc.). While for some people a chew tool will last forever, for others with heavy/aggressive oral needs, they may go through it very quickly. Please supervise at all times, regularly inspect the chew, and replace if necessary if the item shows signs of wear and tear.
Caution: This product is not a toy. Although these chew tools are sturdy and durable, no chew tool is indestructible. Wear/tear may be expected given the nature of the intended use. How long they last is typically equal to the amount and intensity of the chewing, as well as other variables (such as jaw strength, stress/anxiety levels, if other sensory strategies are in place, etc.). While for some people a chew tool will last forever, for others with heavy/aggressive oral needs, they may go through it very quickly. Please supervise at all times, regularly inspect the chew, and replace if necessary if the item shows signs of wear and tear.