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TalkTools® Straw #1
SKU: 1101
Regular price$2.50$2.50
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TalkTools® Straw #1
SKU: 1101
Regular price$2.50$2.50
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TalkTools® Straw #1
TalkTools® Straw #1
TalkTools Straw #1 is the entry-level tool in the OPT Straw Drinking Hierarchy, a clinically developed program that uses graded straw resistance to build oral motor strength and straw drinking skills. Straw #1 is the easiest in the series, making it the ideal starting point for clients who are new to therapeutic straw use or who require minimal resistance to initiate straw drinking.
Therapy Goals
Introduce functional straw drinking at the lowest level of resistance
Build the lip seal, tongue retraction, and sucking pressure needed for straw drinking
Develop oral motor strength as a foundation for advancing through the Straw Hierarchy
Support the transition from bottle or cup feeding to straw drinking
Reduce reliance on compensatory oral patterns during liquid intake
First step in the eight-level OPT Straw Drinking Hierarchy, enabling systematic skill progression
Lowest resistance level in the series, appropriate for clients beginning straw therapy
Clinically designed to build specific oral motor skills in a measurable, step-by-step manner
Compact and portable for use in clinic, school, and home settings
Easy to clean and replace as part of an ongoing therapy program
Children and adults beginning straw drinking therapy
Clients with low oral muscle tone related to cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, or autism spectrum disorder
Speech-language pathologists and feeding therapists implementing the OPT Straw Drinking Hierarchy
Clients transitioning from bottle or open-cup feeding to straw drinking
Early intervention, clinic, school-based, and home feeding programs
1 x TalkTools Straw #1
Material
BPA-free, food-safe plastic
Safety
BPA-free, latex-free
Part of
OPT Straw Drinking Hierarchy (Straw #1 through Straw #8)
Wash thoroughly before first use with warm water and mild soap
Clean after each use with warm water and mild soap; use a straw brush to clean the interior
Do not place in the dishwasher
Do not use abrasive scrubbers or harsh chemical cleaners
Inspect before each use and replace if any cracking, discoloration, or damage is present
Warning: Use with adult supervision at all times. Inspect the product before every use and dispose of it properly at the first sign of damage or deterioration.
