Attachments for the ARK Z-Vibe

Attachments for the ARK Z-Vibe, with several features and functions. The explanations are shown in the order of the images above.

ARK Preefer Tip
One of the most popular attachments for the Z-Vibe. It has a cylindrical design with long ridges; perfect for when a ‘rolling’ action is desired. Roll it over the lips, over the tongue, into the cheeks, etc. This sensory input helps ‘wake up’ the mouth and increase mouth awareness. It can also help reduce food or texture aversions. It can also be used to work on lip and cheek awareness, lip closure, tongue elevation and sucking action, among other things.

ARK Button Tips
The Button Tips can be used to work on lip closure and lip strength; fundamental skills that are necessary for good speech and feeding development. Speech therapists often use the ‘knot exercise’ where a knot attached to a string is placed behind the lips and pressure is applied. With this attachment, this classic exercise can now be done in a different way. The Button Tips come in pairs and are available in two sizes: the smaller yellow and the larger blue-green. Start with the largest attachment (blue-green) if it fits comfortably in the mouth. Place the ‘button’ behind the lips but in front of the teeth. Have the person close their lips around the button while you use gentle pulling motions to create resistance. Eventually, move to the smaller diameter Button Tip (yellow) as progress is made.

ARK Bite-n-Chew Tips
For oral motor skills training, focused on biting and chewing. The attachment is 5 cm long, allowing the tip to reach all the way to the back molar for chewing exercises and/or sensory input. The attachment has bumps to gently desensitize the mouth and work on texture acceptance. The texture also simulates the feel of real food during chewing exercises. The Bite-n-Chew Tip can also be used outside the mouth on the cheeks and lips for extra stimulation. There are two versions available: the thinner yellow and the thicker orange.

ARK Y-Tips
The Y-Tips come in a set of three: a thin version (orange), a medium size (magenta) and a thick version (teal). They are specially designed to train jaw gradation, jaw stability and lip closure, as well as stimulate sensory input. The Y-tips are firm but not 100% rigid, so they provide good resistance during practice. Each tip has soft sensory bumps to grip teeth. For softer options to work on chewing skills, see the Bite-n-Chew Tip.

ARK Fine Tip
For working or pointing to a specific spot. The fine tip is about the size of a pencil point and is perfect for providing tactile oral placement cues and controlling the articulators during speech or feeding therapy.

ARK Tongue Tip
Use the Tongue Tip for tongue lateralization (sideways movements) and elevation (vertical movements) exercises. Instruct the person to place the tip of the tongue in the hole and then gently guide the tongue up and down or left and right. This establishes the concept of elevation and lateralization, both important oral motor skills for speech and feeding development. The Tongue Tip can also be used as a tongue scraper, for oral hygiene and oral awareness.

ARK Tongue Depressor Tip
Use the ARK Tongue Depressor Tip to explore the oral cavity, work on tongue elevation, and work on lip closure. This attachment can also be used to provide sensory input to a large surface of the tongue. The light blue Tongue Depressor Tip is smooth, just like a regular tongue depressor.

Additional Notes
The Z-Vibe attachments are not toys. They are intended for use by a professional therapist or by parents who have been instructed by their therapist. Direct adult supervision is required at all times when using the Z-Vibe with the attachments. Medical grade, dishwasher safe, FDA compliant, contains no lead, phthalates, PVC, BPA or latex.