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TalkTools® Duration Tubes
TalkTools® Duration Tubes
The TalkTools Duration Tubes are a clinical oral motor tool that teaches clients to sustain controlled oral airflow on a single exhalation. Duration is a foundational component of speech and voicing, and these tubes provide a structured, visual approach to building the prerequisite airflow control needed before advancing to the Horn, Bubble, and Candle Blowing Hierarchies.
Therapy Goals
Build sustained, controlled oral airflow on a single exhalation
Develop abdominal grading as a prerequisite for oral airflow-based therapy activities
Provide visual feedback to help clients monitor and extend exhalation duration
Establish foundational airflow skills before introducing the Horn, Bubble, and Candle Blowing Hierarchies
Support vocalization and verbalization during connected speech tasks
Provides clear visual feedback that helps clients understand and self-monitor their airflow duration
Serves as an entry-level prerequisite activity before horn, bubble, and candle blowing hierarchies
Supports a systematic, hierarchy-based approach to Oral Placement Therapy (OPT)
Suitable for use with a wide range of ages and diagnoses
Described and referenced in the TalkTools clinical text, allowing for evidence-based implementation
Durable and easy to clean for repeated clinical and home use
Clients with motor speech disorders including dysarthria and apraxia of speech
Children and adults with low oral muscle tone related to cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, or autism spectrum disorder
Clients beginning work on abdominal grading and respiratory support for speech
Clinic, school-based, and home therapy settings
1 x Set of TalkTools Duration Tubes
Material
BPA-free, food-safe plastic
Dishwasher safe
Top rack only
Safety
BPA-free, latex-free
Referenced in
"Oral Placement Therapy for Speech Clarity and Feeding" by Sara Rosenfeld-Johnson
Wash thoroughly before first use with warm water and mild soap
Clean after each use with warm water and mild soap or place on the top rack of the dishwasher
Do not use abrasive scrubbers or harsh chemical cleaners
Inspect tubes before each use and replace if any cracking, warping, or damage is present
Implement Duration Tubes as part of a comprehensive OPT program. Refer to "Oral Placement Therapy for Speech Clarity and Feeding" for clinical protocols and hierarchy sequencing.
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.
